This roundtable discussion is part of a series of events marking the visit of the 2017-18 Clore Leadership Programme Fellows to the University of Limerick.

The creative and cultural industries are often discussed as a major growth area for European cities, and as being central to the economy and society of the future. However, in order to create sustainable development and meaningful career opportunities, they require careful and considered planning and policy support.

The roundtable discussion will examine the challenges and opportunities for the creative and cultural industries in the Limerick region, bringing together a range of perspectives from research, practice and policy.

This event is free, and all are welcome!

13 Feb 2018 - 7pm-8.30pm.

Tower Theatre, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick.

Speakers:

Joanne Ryan (Playwright and actor)
Dr. Patrick Collins (co-leader of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Cluster, Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway)
Simon Thompson (Actor and Director, Theatre Educator and Festival Director)
Muireann Charleton (lecturer in Enterprise & Development at the Limerick School of Art & Design)
Sheila Deegan (Limerick City and County Arts Office)
Dr. Annmarie Ryan (Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick)

Chair: Dr Niamh NicGhabhann (Assistant Dean, Research - FAHSS, UL and Course Director, MA Festive Arts Programme).

For more information on the MA Festive Arts programme, please visit: https://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/course/festive-arts-ma or watch our new course video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY57UgKqqDo&t=2s