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City and County Managers Association Community, Social and Economic Development Committee

City and County Managers Association Community, Social and Economic Development Committee. Thursday 24 November Local Government House. NCFA is …. Established 2009, independent, volunteer-led National - in all 43 constituencies 3000+ members

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City and County Managers Association Community, Social and Economic Development Committee

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  1. City and County Managers AssociationCommunity, Social and Economic Development Committee Thursday 24 November Local Government House

  2. NCFA is … • Established 2009, independent, volunteer-led • National - in all 43 constituencies • 3000+ members • Artists, arts organisations, arts workers, audiences and all those who value the arts • Campaigning, lobbying and advocacy • Research

  3. You’ve a big job

  4. We can help …

  5. EDUCATION & LEARNING QUALITY OF LIFE JOBS TOURISM SENSE OF IDENTITY STRONG COMMUNITIES SOCIAL WELL-BEING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPUTATION BUSINESS INNOVATION CIVIC PRIDE SOCIALCOHESION

  6. The arts provide jobsandcontribute to the economy 21,328 jobs €306.8 million in taxes 79,000 jobs €4.7 billion in taxes ‘a major employer and contributor to Irish economy output’

  7. Locally e.g. Film Offaly 30% of film’s budget is returned to the local economy Birr Theatre 300 bed nights and 250 restaurant covers (artists/performers alone) West Cork Music >€1.6 million and 15.5 full-time jobs €1 generates €5.4 ‘key and primary contributors’ Smart Economy

  8. The arts make business sense

  9. The arts drive tourism €2 billion 2.8 million engaged in cultural activities 155,000 played golf 18% of tourists visited Ireland because of Irish film Galway Arts Festival 27% from overseas West Cork Music 31% from overseas 50% stayed one night, average 6.3 nights ‘a priority … very much part of our strategy’ Failte Ireland

  10. The arts strengthen communitiesand create a sense of identity Shelter me from the rain – community opera Carlow

  11. The arts create well-beingand improve quality of life FACTS Participation in cultural activity increases quality of life and longevity for older people Societies that enable all citizens to play a full and useful role in the social, economic and cultural life of their society will be healthier.1 1 World Health Organisation, Solid Determinants of Health, The Solid Facts 2003

  12. Waterford Healing Arts Trust Music Network St. Doolaghs Care & Rehabilitation Centre Arts & Minds National Centre for Arts and Health Arts Initiative in Mental Health WestmeathCounty Council Wexford County Council Arts Ability Programme Anam BeoWaterfordCity Council Kildare County Council Arts Service Beehouse Arts Cork University Hospital Campus Arts CommitteeLimerickCounty Council Arts Office Sligo Arts & Health Programme South Tipperary County Council Art Centre St Luke's Hospital Arts and Health Programme, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Create KerryCounty Council Music Alive Helium The Arts Council CarlowLocal Authorities Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust Arts Office, Waterford County Council Clare Arts & Health Arts Office, Kilkenny County Council Embrace Programme for Arts & People with disabilities Laois County Council Cork Arts and Health Programme The Twilight Programme, St. Patrick's University Hospital Cork City Council Woodview Arts and Crafts Leopardstown Park Hospital West Cork Arts Centre Raheen Community Hospital and Day Care Centre

  13. The arts promotes learning and enhances educational outcomes

  14. Oh and the arts ... …entertain …delight …inspire …celebrate

  15. Investmentin the arts • Local Authority €42 million (including salaries for arts officials) • Arts Council €65.1 million DOWN 25% from €84.6m in 2008

  16. Our ask • Continue to invest in the arts • Maintain the role of Arts Officer

  17. Culture is what we grow in

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