Evaluation process overseen by a panel of nine experts from a broad range of fields.

As per the guidelines issued in relation to the Creative Ireland Programme Scheme, a panel of external experts were selected to assist in assessing proposals received under the new Creative Ireland Programme Scheme 2018/19.

Aiming to identify, support and collaborate with a range of strategic partners on compelling and innovative projects, grants of €10,000 to €70,000* were made available to individuals, organisations, community groups, colleges, cultural institutions, and more, through the 2018/2019 scheme.

Panel of Experts

• Dr Pat Bogue, founder of Broadmore Research & Consulting, freelance research consultant.

• Maeve Butler, Acting Assistant Arts Director at Waterford Healing Arts Trust.

• Dominic Campbell, co-founder of Creative Aging International.

• Karen Downey, curator, producer and arts consultant, board member of Temple Bar Gallery + Studios.

• Róise Goan, freelance arts programmer and board member of Macnas and The Lir.

• Lorelei Harris, award-winning radio documentary maker and cultural consultant.

• Hugh Maguire, cultural heritage advisor, lecturer and curator.

• Kerry McCall Magan, Head of Academic Programmes, Dublin Business School.

•  Dr Ailbhe Murphy, artist and Director of Create – the national development agency for collaborative arts in Ireland.

Find out more about the Creative Ireland Programme Scheme’s Panel of Experts Biographical Information revised