The Creative Ireland Programme is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. We are an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme and it is our ambition to inspire and transform people, places and communities through creativity.
We are committed to the vision that every person in Ireland should have the opportunity to realise their full creative potential.
A Celebration of Young Creative Talent: RTÉ's This is Art! 2025
Ireland’s most exciting art competition for young people is back. The theme for 2025 is ‘This is Nature!’ so we’re inviting all of the young people on the island of Ireland to explore their idea of nature and create amazing works of art!
Click here for more informationShared Island Conference - Creativity Connecting People
In November 2025, the Shared Island Conference will take place in Dublin to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of our Shared Island projects, bringing together artists, communities and collaborators from across the island of Ireland.
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A Celebration of Young Creative Talent: This is Art! 2025
Women+ Songwriting, Mentoring & Recording Camp – Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge
Creative Ireland Shared Island Conference 2025
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‘The Air We Share’ driving action on climate change in Galway City
Dance Limerick is Creating a Climate for Change
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Creative Ireland | 2024 Highlights
Open VideoBallymun is Brilliant: Art, Hope and Climate Action in the Heart of Dublin
How creativity, community and climate action are coming together to shape a brighter future for Ballymun. Funded through the Creative Climate Action Fund, the project has been quietly transforming how the Ballymun community connects with climate action.
Find out moreStrategic Action Plan for Creative Arts and Health 2025
The first Strategic Action Plan for Arts and Health in Ireland has been developed in partnership by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (Creative Ireland), the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland/Sláintecare), the HSE and the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.