Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to new ones…

Many thanks for those who sent kind emails during my maternity leave; my first long break from university in 15 years (!) was enjoyed by all (well, I squeezed in a visiting professorship at New York University this summer– old habits die hard– but Baby Myles was able to begin his cultural education in serious style):

Summerstage in Central Park

I’m back full-time now and will resume posting blog entries, selected press releases and the ever-popular arts management jobs list. Please feel free to email me with any events/openings with your organisation, and I’ll do my best to spread the word…

It’s been turbulent times over the last year for the arts in Ireland, between Minister changes, budget woes and cutbacks across the board.  As we look ahead to welcoming next year’s class of MA students in Arts Management & Cultural Policy, I’ll be posting regularly on changes to the arts policy and funding climate and what-all else transpires in the meantime…