Culture Night planning is well underway. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to reimagine the event for this year, but we have been really heartened by the enthusiasm of artists, arts organisations and Culture Night organisers. We look forward to presenting a programme, combining online and safe offline activities, on Friday 18th of September!

Thank you to all organisations who have agreed to take part and to those who have an on-going commitment to paying artists for Culture Night. The Arts Council’s #PayTheArtist policy is being highlighted in our terms and conditions to ensure that artists who are invited to perform and participate are paid. We recognise that many artists may also freely volunteer and we welcome participation in Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir in many different ways. 2020 will continue to be a difficult year for artists, cultural and community organisations and we hope that Culture Night will be part of our path to celebrate and return to creativity and culture in new, inclusive, experimental and exiting ways.

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir organisers are also encouraged to consider the Arts Council’s Equality, Human Rights & Diversity Policy & Strategy when programming for this year’s event. We strive to ensure that the programme promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming all communities, both new and established.

We are looking forward to our launch on 29th of July… stay tuned!