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3.3 Implementation of the Per Cent for Art Scheme
To achieve full and effective implementation of the Scheme, it is recognised that a
strategic national approach is required and these Guidelines are a first step in this
approach. The Guidelines are the initial steps in setting out best practice principles in
order to achieve successful national implementation of the Scheme and have been
developed with an in-built evaluation process which focuses on in-practice review. In
the drafting process, where possible due regard was taken of national and international
models of good practice.
It is intended to designate a two-year period as a development phase in working
towards a national approach to public art and it is recognised that future revision of
the Guidelines may be necessary.
3.4 Scope of the Scheme
Public art creates a dialogue with a people, a time and a place.The Per Cent for Art
Scheme gives the Irish public the opportunity to experience a vast range of
contemporary art, borne out of capital constructions projects, in their everyday life. In
turn it provides a challenge and an opportunity to a wide range of artists to create
work for public engagement and response.
Public art can be of any form and can work within or across many art forms, such as
visual art, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and architecture; including all
aspects of contemporary arts practice such as performance, live art, multimedia, video
art, sound art, etc. Works under the scheme can be of any duration, temporary or
permanent, and can be centred in an urban or rural context.
3.5 Overview
This document covers two key sections, Funding of the Per Cent for Art Scheme and
Implementation of the Per Cent for Art Scheme.
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