Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) resources

We all play a role in making change happen.

These resources, toolkits and guides support artists and arts organisations to promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in their work.

‘The Welcoming Project’, Catherine Young Dance. A dance project with people in Direct Provision. Photo: Fiona Morgan.

EDI Toolkit

The EDI Toolkit supports arts organisations in preparing and producing their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Action Plans. It is intended to help organisations embed EDI as values that underpin their actions.

The toolkit gathers examples of good practice to support and inspire arts organisations on their EDI journeys.

Download the EDI Toolkit

Rehearsal of ‘Tilt’ by Croí Glan at Uillinn 2020. Photo: Emma Jervis.

Annual Award Statistics

Since 2020, we have collected information about artists that apply for and receive funding, and reported on this data on an annual basis.

We do this to provide a clear picture of gaps we are not addressing and to inform new actions to address those gaps.

Equality Data and Arts Council Awards 2022

pdf – 4.8MB

Equality Data and Arts Council Awards 2021

pdf – 364.2KB

Diversity and Arts Council Awards 2020

pdf – 247.7KB

Open Up

Addressing the barriers facing Black and Black-Irish artists’ access to funding and opportunities.

The Arts Council commissioned Lucy Michael Research Training and Consultancy to conduct an independent analysis of application data and to interview Black and Black-Irish artists about their experience of the application process.

Read the Open Up Report

A Summary Report and A Guide to Open Up are also available.

Panel discussion at the Open Up Report event featuring Aisha Bolaji, Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe, Dafe Orugbo, Esosa Ighodaro, Joe Odiboh, with panel moderator Melatu-Uche Okorie.

Resource packs and guides

Shift in Perspective – Arts and Disability Resource Pack

pdf – 1.4MB

Developed in partnership by the Arts Council, Arts & Disability Ireland (ADI), Mayo County Council, the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) and South Tipperary County Council.

Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector

pdf – 860.1KB

This information leaflet outlines the types of employment permits and visas that are available to Non-EEA Nationals in the arts sector.

Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector (Large Print)

pdf – 907.1KB

A large print version of the Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals in the Arts Sector.

Working in Intercultural Contexts – A Guide for Local Authorities and Cultural Providers

pdf – 1.6MB

A guide to developing a range of tailored cultural services that engage more effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds through community consultation.

Amplify Women Harassment Toolkit

pdf – 206.1KB

A toolkit for dealing with harassment and bullying in the workplace.