Culture Connects: mapping UK Ireland arts & cultural connections
We are inviting artists and individuals working in the creative and cultural sectors to complete a short survey. This will help to create knowledge about the opportunities for artistic and cultural connection between the UK and Ireland. This quick survey is broken into two parts – one for those based in the UK, and one for those based in Ireland (Republic of Ireland). There are 12 questions and the survey should take no longer than 10 minutes. Your responses are anonymous, and non-attributed and quotes may be included in our final recommendations report. By participating, you consent to the use of your non-attributed responses.
This survey is part of a research project that was commissioned by British Council Ireland in August 2024. It is conducted by Belfast-based consultants, Starling Start.
About the research
The research combines survey responses with interviews, a desktop literature review of policy, and mapping of available data in recent arts and cultural connection between the UK and Ireland. We are gathering insights from both individual practitioners and organisational representatives across the artforms of literature, music, theatre, dance, visual arts and multi-disciplinary practice as well as those engaged in creative and cultural work. Our overall goal is to understand how to foster greater connectivity, mutual understanding, and stronger relationships in the arts / cultural sectors between UK and Ireland.
You can find out more here.