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Council resurrects its right to demand cultural spaces in big developments
In July, the Department of Housing published new guidelines that appeared to have axed this council policy – but it apparently has risen from the dead.
Government has floated idea of moving The Complex to the Liberties
They haven’t involved The Complex themselves in these discussions.
Council pushes forward plan for 20 new artist studios and a revived theatre on Merchant’s Quay
If it gets planning permission for the €9.5 million project on schedule, construction could start next September, according to a council official.
A “neglected” studio window in the Liberties becomes a galaxy of artists’ eyes
In recent years, artists’ studios have been encouraged to be more public-facing in their set-ups.
Council drops plans for art studios at Meeting House Square – but has an alternative
The old Eden Restaurant, in the heart of Temple Bar, had been earmarked for renovation and a new cultural use but it would be too expensive, a councillor.
After years of work by council, government abruptly spiked policy meant to deliver arts spaces in the city
“It was hugely dispiriting,” says Labour Councillor Darragh Moriarty, who chairs Dublin City Council’s arts committee.
New city arts plan aims to provide more arts spaces, and more money for artists
It also includes plans for broadening out who gets to decide what public art the council will commission and install around the city.
Council setting up registry to connect arts groups with arts spaces available in the city
The database is the latest step in Dublin City Council’s effort to make good on its “5 percent” policy.
With “5% policy”, council seeks to increase community and cultural spaces in the city
“We’ve gone from the concept and theory in the previous council term to trying to embed this, and implement it.”
Unsure of its future, an inner-city arts space has been letting staff go
How Dublin City Council – which is D-Light Studio’s landlord – has handled the art space is baffling, says Labour Senator Marie Sherlock.
Councillors dig further into idea of a new 500-seater venue in the city
A centre with a theatre, a black-box space, and rehearsal halls could cost €25 million to €35 million, a consultant told the council’s arts committee Monday.
Delayed Artist Studios in Artane Should Be Up and Running This Year
The council is subsidising the studios to try to keep the rents affordable.