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Introduction

In this section we provide an overview of the various policy, strategy and research documents which are relevant to and affect artists and the arts in Ireland. These documents include those prepared by the Arts Councils, Local Authorities and others.

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Status of the Artist

Status of the Artist
At its Conference in October of 1980 UNESCO adopted a recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist. This document proposed to bring to the attention of those people whom its provisions would affect, the details of what is asserted and to seek their active support in the implementation of the proposals.
Publlished by the Arts Council and the Irish National Commission for UNESCO

Report on the Social and Fiscal Status of Artists
Report on the Social and Fiscal Status of Artists. Austria, Denmark, Ireland & Luxembourg
Project coordinated by Alain Keseman, Bruxelles

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Research into Support for the Individual Artist
Commissioned by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in 1998 to provide information on the impact of both Councils’ programmes of support for the individual artist. The research, its data and recommendations, formed the basis of a report by Professor Anthony Everitt, entitled The Creative Imperative.

The Creative Imperative
A report on support for the individual artist in Ireland
2000, by Anthony Everitt. Published by Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Partnership for the Arts
Arts Council goals and priorities for the five-year period 2006 - 2010

The Arts Plan 2002-2006
2003. The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon

The Arts Council Action Plan 2004
Describes the Arts Council’s programme of work in 2004.
2004, The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon

The Arts and Health Handbook
A Practical Guide
2003. The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Artists’ Exemption Scheme
Background document based on research carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers commissioned by the Arts Council
2005, The Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Testimonials on the Artists’ Tax Exemption Scheme
2005, The Arts Council

A Comparative Study of levels of Arts Expenditure in Selected Countries and Regions
2000, Prepared for the Arts Council by the International Arts Bureau


Arts Council of Northern Ireland

ACNI 5 Year Strategy 2007-2012
Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Five Year Strategy 2007-2012

ACNI 5 Year Plan
Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Five Year Plan 2001-2006

Arts and Culture in Northern Ireland 2004 baseline survey
Findings from an Omnibus Survey carried out by the Central Survey Unit on behalf of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland on attendance, participation and attitudes towards Arts and Culture in Northern Ireland.
2004, Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Review of Public Administration
Summary of Meetings
2004, Arts Council of Northern Ireland

ACNI Visual Arts Funding Policy
Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Funding Policy

Research into Support for the Individual Artist
Commissioned by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in 1998 to provide information on the impact of both Councils’ programmes of support for the individual artist. The research, its data and recommendations, formed the basis of a report by Professor Anthony Everitt, entitled The Creative Imperative.

Public Art / Per Cent for Art Scheme

National Guidelines for the Per Cent for Art Scheme
2004, Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism

Public Art Handbook For Northern Ireland
2005, Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Arts Bill, 2002
The Bill is intended to update the existing arts legislation to make it more relevant and appropriate to the present day context. It repeals the Arts Acts, 1951 and 1973.

Northern Ireland

Review of Visual Arts Provision in Belfast
Review of Visual Arts Provision in Belfast with an emphasis on Venues and Spaces November 1998, Maureen Mackin, Arts Strategy Consultant and John Edmund, Marketing Strategy and Planning Consultant.

Copyright / Resale Right

Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000
2000, Irish Government

Proposal for New Intellectual Property Legislation
2005, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Directive 2001/29/EC
Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society

Berne Convention
Berne Convention For The Protection Of Literary And Artistic Works (Paris Text 1971)

Directive 2001/84/EC
Directive 2001/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2001 on the resale right for the benefit of the author of an original work of art

Resale rights and neighbouring rights
Resale rights and neighbouring rights: resale rights for the benefit of the author of an original work of art. Directive explained

Proposed Resale Royalty Arrangement Discussion Paper
2003, Australian Goverment

General

Inter-country Comparisons of Government Arts Expenditure
2003, IFACCA