The arts and older people strategy has been prepared in recognition of the priorities set out in the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s (ACNI) five year strategy, Creative Connections for the period from 2007-2012. Theme 3: Growing Audiences and Increasing Participation of this strategy specifically addresses the importance of exploring and developing opportunities for older people to engage with the arts

ACNI’s central aim in developing this arts and older people strategy is to assist older people overcome barriers and increase access and participation in arts-related projects that address both their creative and social needs. While this strategy sets out a number of measures that will help tackle broad issues and encourage partnership working, the fundamental objective of this engagement strategy is to increase the number of avenues for older people to become involved in the arts.

This policy document sets out recommendations for an Arts and Older People strategy for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. It is based on extensive research and consultation conducted by the Arts Council’s Strategic Development Department.

To view the Arts and Older People Strategy Draft Final Report click (Rich Text, PDF)

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To view the Arts and Older People Screening Pro-forma document click here (Rich Text, PDF)