The Arts Council
The Arts Council is an autonomous body, under the aegis of the Department
of Arts, Sport and Tourism. It is the national agency for the promotion
and development of the arts in Ireland. It was established in 1951, to stimulate
public interest in and promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice
of the arts. The Arts Council is a voluntary body of 12 members and a chair,
appointed by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism for a period of five
years. The current Council was appointed in 2003.
The ongoing work of the Arts Council is delivered by the Executive. In addition
to the Director, a staff of 48 full-time equivalents carries out the daily
functions of the organisation.
Arts Council Funding 2000 - 2008
(amounts shown in euro)
| Year | Funding (€m) | % Change | Supplementary Estimate (€m) | Total including Supplementary (€m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 26.41 | 26.41 | ||
| 1998 | 33.14 | 25.5 | 33.14 | |
| 1999 | 35.55 | 7.3 | 35.55 | |
| 2000 | 45.08 | 26.8 | 45.08 | |
| 2001 | 46.37 | 2.9 | 1.77 | 48.14 |
| 2002 | 47.67 | 2.8 | 47.67 | |
| 2003 | 44.1 | -7.5 | 44.1 | |
| 2004 | 52.5 | 19 | 2 | 54.5 |
| 2005 | 61 | 16.2 | 5.23 | 66.23 |
| 2006 | 72.31 | 18.5 | 10 | 82.31 |
| 2007 | 80 | 10.6 | 3 | 83 |
| 2008 | 82.102 | 2.6 | 82.102 |
The Council can be contacted at:
70 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2,
phone: 01-6180200,
fax: 01-6610349,
email: info@artscouncil.ie.
Website: www.artscouncil.ie