Founded in the early 1950s to develop and promote the arts scene in a burgeoning republic, the Arts Council has played a key role in stimulating public interest and appreciation in the arts and, importantly, handing out grants for artistic endeavours.  In 2023, 90 per cent of its €143 million spend went directly to artists and the public, with art centres, drama hubs and individual projects reliant on the backing of the council to bring their creativity to the eyes and ears of the public at large. Much like many of the artists it supports, the council itself must evolve…

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