Clare Arts

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Arts in a rural context

We work with numerous local, national and international artists and organisations exploring arts in a rural context.

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Artworks

Clare County Council has a significant collection of artworks including sculptures throughout the county.

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Creative Ireland Programme in Clare

Clare Arts Office runs a number of projects as part of the Creative Ireland programme in County Clare.

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Film

Clare Arts Office is the contact point for all filming in Clare and acts as the conduit within the local…

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Venues

Venues are an intrinsic element of the arts in Clare offering artists the space and opportunity to create, develop and perform work for audiences.

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Arts in Education

An annual scheme in which primary schools can avail of an arts day or a longer term project with an artist.

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Artists’ Studio Spaces

Clare Arts Office has artist studios in Tulla, Ennistymon and Ennis supporting artists in making work.

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Children and Young People

Clare enjoys a greater percentage of young people than regional or national averages. Immersing people in culture from an early…

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Visual Arts

Visual arts are an integral part of othe Arts Office's programme and supporting arists is one of the key objectives of Clare Arts Office

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Festivals

County Clare is awash with traditional music and arts festivals, celebrating the very best the county has to offer.

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Traditional Arts

We work closely with the local traditional music community to develop, promote and retain our rich musical heritage.

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Creative Places Shannon

We will identify locations in Clare for a Creative Placemaking initiative, working with local communities to promote creativity and creative approaches to community development.

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Embrace Arts and Disability Programme

The Embrace programme aims to provide access to high quality art experiences based on meaningful engagement between participant artists and professional artists.