Arts Council Ireland to join All In

All In, the access scheme for creativity and culture, will be available to an additional 1.1m disabled people in Ireland with Arts Council Ireland joining as a founding partner.

This marks the first step in international expansion for the upcoming scheme, due to be rolled out across 2025/26

All In is committed to removing barriers and improving accessibility for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, giving them opportunities to experience creativity and culture both in the UK and Ireland.

Arts Council Ireland will contribute €225,000 towards the development of the scheme, building on existing investment from the UK’s arts council and arts development agencies.

Andrew Miller, the UK arts access champion said: “All In could not be more pleased to welcome Arts Council Ireland as one of the founding partners alongside the four UK arts councils and development agencies.

“Through our partnership with Ireland, we will benefit from additional cultural and lived experience in our advisory groups, making sure that Irish disabled people shape the growth of a scheme that will welcome everyone.”

Maureen Kennelly, director of Arts Council Ireland commented: “All In is a unique, disabled-led initiative that will revolutionise accessibility in the arts.

“We’re thrilled that the Arts Council [Ireland] is a founding partner, and together, we’ll make sure that everyone, regardless of their access needs, can fully enjoy the rich cultural experiences both the UK and Ireland have to offer.”