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Arts Council of Northern Ireland developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy
5th September 2010 in Arts & Cultural Development
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is at the initial stage of developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy.
This strategy is being prepared in recognition of the priorities set out in our five year strategy, Creative Connections (2007-2012).
The three theme's within Creative Connections are Growing Audiences and Increasing Participation highlights the commitment to fostering the expression of cultural pluralism; building dialogue and promoting understanding, through exchanges within and between communities and their cultures.
The Arts Council recognises that Northern Ireland is a diverse cultural society. Arts activities can play an important role for those who wish to express their rich cultural background but it can also be a powerful tool in tackling inequality and social exclusion. Arts as an intervention can therefore simultaneously challenge prejudice and promote understanding of difference. It is within this context that the Arts Council is developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy, as we are committed to providing all within society with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in the arts.
The Arts Council have begun a process of consultation and discussion with organisations and groups who promote and work with minority ethnic communities across Northern Ireland. If there are individuals and/or groups who wish to engage with the Arts Council at this preliminary stage in the development of a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy, please contact Jacqueline Witherow, Policy Development Officer on Tel: 028 90 385 219 or by email: jwitherow@artscouncil-ni.org
URL: http://www.artscouncil-ni.org
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