The Arts Council at 70: Critical Voices 2022

In this, its seventieth year, the Arts Council has commissioned Critical Voices 2022, a series of essays and accompanying discussions. Critical Voices 2022 reflects on the Arts Council’s history, the value of the arts, and the impact of 70 years of public investment in the arts. Critical Voices, in collaboration with the West Cork Literary Festival presents a special event with unique perspectives on the role of the arts in Ireland past, present and future. This event features contributing essayists Rita Duffy (visual artist) and Professor Kevin Rafter (Chair of the Arts Council) and they will be in conversation with Fiona Kearney