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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Development of the Arts. Funding for community arts
Summary
De Rossa asks how much Arts Council funding supports community art and whether it has increased; Nealon lacks a breakdown but cites arts-centre funding and plans to seek lottery funds.
What portion of the Art Council's funding is used for community art? Has that been increased in the current year?
Comment on this
I do not have a breakdown of the figures, but a substantial sum was made available from the Funds of Suitors, particularly for art centres. I will be looking for a substantial allocation of the funds from the National Lottery for the arts. Among the items I have in mind for submission to the Government are the provision of art centres and bringing access to the arts to all members of the community.