The Arts Office operates as the Arts and Events section within the Corporate, Community & Cultural Affairs Directorate. It is the primary point of coordination of the City Council’s arts development remit as provided for under the Arts Act 2003.
Click here to access Cork City Arts and Culture Strategy 2022-2026 in English and as Gaeilge.
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Latest News
19 June 2026
Cllr Damian Boylan elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork
18 June 2026
Applications Open for the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027
Two Cork City Businesses to Secure Places on International Innovation Programme Worth Up to €10,000 Each.
18 June 2026
Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball Raises around €30,000 for Cork Charities
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, has thanked everyone who supported the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball 2026, which has raised around €30,000 for four incredible charities.
17 June 2026
City Fire Brigade Bringing Safety and Fun to Summer Show
Cork City Fire Brigade will be out in force at this year’s Cork Summer Show, bringing a lively, family-friendly display that mixes hands-on fun with important fire safety advice. Visitors can call in to meet their local firefighters and explore a dedicated Community Fire Safety Vehicle, along with a wide range of operational equipment.
17 June 2026
Moths and Pollinators – Cork City Council Have You Covered with Two Workshops
Cork City Council and the Cork Biodiversity Hub are coming together with the National Biodiversity Data Centre, the Irish Bee Conservation Project, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and The Heritage Council to run two public workshops on our native moths and pollinators.