Arts Development

Local authorities run a programme to help people with disabilities to access and experience the arts through activities such as painting and drawing, sculpture, music, drama, dance and poetry to support their development as artists.

Local authorities, together with the Health Service Executive, run activities such as painting, drawing, sculpture, music, and poetry to encourage people to engage with the arts and improve their health and wellbeing.

Local authorities run initiatives for older people to help them access and take part in the arts as artists, audience members, critics and arts workers.

Laois County Council have developed and support a number of arts venues within the county. These host a range of activities such as theatrical and musical performances, cinema screenings, visual art exhibitions, craft fairs, and workshops across all art forms.

Laois County Council Arts Service is responsible for the development and support of programmes including artistic residencies, youth arts projects, festivals and public commissioning to increase participation, inclusivity, access and appreciation of, all art forms for the citizens of County Laois.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, run music, art, and theatre programmes in schools to encourage students to take part in the arts and give them an opportunity to perform.

Local authorities publish documents about the arts such as catalogues, anthologies and online material to support and promote the arts.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, provide music tuition to musicians working in healthcare settings.

Local authorities invite proposals from professional artists, curators and arts organisations to create visual artworks and submit them to be considered for public exhibition.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, provide youth arts facilities which offer programmes and activities including dance, singing, musical theatre and art.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, run events and activities in theatre, music and film to encourage children and young people to take part in the arts.