News of the funding decisions (and revised decisions) are trickling out slowly.
The Irish Times carries a piece today about the range of cuts facing most organisations – Alas is seems that all funding to the Irish Writers Centre has been cut. A total cut like this is obviously devastating. I hope Cathal, Ian and the team can cope.
For us in CBI things look a bit better. Our funding has been maintained at 2008 levels which is a massive relief.
Not such a happy Christmas for the arts community it seems- though some good news comes with the announcement of Celine Kiernan’s new book deal – see David or Irish Times
YIKES.
I’m dreading my application this year, and more grateful than ever for the award I got last year. If you see me selling pencils on a street corner this summer, will you say hello?
its going to be a tricky time next year- i hope the Council will continue to prioritise funding directly to artists though – in bleaker times it can often be the only sources of income