Cut and Cover the Monkstown Mural

Arts

The Arts Office, as part of the County Library Service, is responsible for the delivery of the Arts across County Cork.

Our aims are to:

Support development of Arts at a local level

Support emerging and established creative artists in County Cork

Develop new audiences for the Arts

Foster and encourage excellence in the Arts

Advocate for the local Arts sector on a local, national, and international level

Support the Arts through provision of resources, services and communication of funding opportunities.

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Arts News

A group of people sitting outside of Connolly's of Leap.
Arts and Culture
11 Sep 2024

Cork County Culture Night Returns on Friday 20th September 2024

Communities around Cork County are gearing up for an exciting Culture Night 2024, with over 120 free events taking place in their localities on Friday 20th September. From Abba in ancient castles, to DJs beside the sea and music and dancing in the streets, this year’s programme promises to be one of the most exciting yet. 

A exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations.
Arts and Culture
28 Aug 2024

The Unnatural Museum opens at LHQ Gallery

A new exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations opens at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery next week.

Cllr Dominic Finn, deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork with members of the Electronic Music Council at the launch of Cultur Night Cork County.
Arts and Culture
20 Aug 2024

Beidh Oíche Chultúir ar ais i gCorcaigh Dé hAoine, 20 Meán Fómhair 2024 agus beidh gach aon dhuine in ann sult a bhaint as clár spleodrach imeachtaí agus eispéireas

Idir cheol, amharc-ealaíona, amharclannaíocht agus cheardaíocht tá pléisiúr i ndán do Chontae Chorcaí sa 120 imeacht a bheidh ar siúl le linn Oíche Chultúir 2024. Tá Oíche Chultúir Chontae Chorcaí ar an bhfód le 19 mbliana anois le tacaíocht ón gComhairle Ealaíon agus ó Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí agus is deis uathúil í do phobail teacht le chéile agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na himeachtaí éagsúla a chuirfear ar fáil ina gceantair.

Arts Public Notices

Dunkettle Interchange.
Arts and Culture
29 Apr 2024

CALL FOR TENDERS: SPECIALIST COMMISSIONING AND COORDINATION SERVICES

Cork County Council, in partnership with Cork City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have issued a Call for Tenders for Per Cent for Art commissioning and coordinating services associated with the upgrade of the N8 Dunkettle Interchange, Co. Cork.

Arts Events

A exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations.
Arts and Culture
05 Sep 2024

The Unnatural Museum opens at LHQ Gallery

A new exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations opens at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery next week.

Image with Text: Friday 20th September 2024
Arts and Culture
20 Sep 2024

Culture Night Cork County 2024

Culture Night returns to Cork County on Friday 20th September 2024 with an electrifying programme of events and experiences for everyone to enjoy.