Traveller and Roma arts
Partnership with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre
Our shared vision is to increase Traveller inclusion, visibility and participation in the arts, and to support and promote the cultural leadership and contribution of Travellers in Irish society.
The partnership aims to:
- Support members of the Traveller community to engage in the arts as professional artists and as other arts workers, project participants, co-creators, audience members and volunteers.
- Build on previous and current arts activity by Traveller organisations, and supports the future development of ambitious artistic practice.
- Promote mainstreaming and inclusion of Traveller arts and culture in cultural institutions, including the development of targeted measures.
The Arts Council Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Partnership is a key pillar of our work in the area of Traveller and Roma arts.
Activity also includes the provision of supports for Traveller Artists through our awards and schemes, a spotlight on Traveller Arts and participation in Culture Night, development of a Traveller Arts & Health initiative with the HSE, supporting delivery of National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Policy (Theme 8: Culture, Heritage and Identity) and other activity informed by our Equality, Diversity Inclusion Policy and Implementation plan.
