Local Authority
Contact
Muireann Ni Chonaill
Arts Officer
Phone
(057) 86 64000
artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
Web address
laois.ie/departments/arts/
Address
Laois County Council Arts Office
Áras an Chontae
Portlaoise
Co Laois
Artform(s)
Literature, Multidisciplinary, Music, Theatre, Visual Art
Mission / Aims
Laois County Council aims to maximise participation in and access to a wide range of artistic experiences across art disciplines and according to the highest standards of excellence; and to work with local health organisations on arts and health programmes.
Areas of activities
Activities include the Bealtaine programme, which takes place in hospitals and features drama and music performances, exhibitions and workshops. The Arts Office is working in partnership with Laois Older People’s Forum in the provision of an Age Friendly Arts Programme, including the further development of the annual Bealtaine Programme.