There are plans to develop a €19 million 'creative campus' for artists in Dublin 8.
The City Council is to carry out a study into the proposals at three sites in the Liberties.
85% of all artists surveyed by the council say their current workspace is unaffordable.
There are plans to link up the 'Liberties Creative Campus' with the National College of Art and Design which is also in Dublin 8.
DCC has published research into artists' concerns:
- 41% of artists surveyed are currently seeking workspace accommodation with no current alternatives, and an additional 10% working from home.
- 85% all artists surveyed believed current workspace was unaffordable
- Artists are seeking improvements in workspace affordability, location, size and quality of space, alongside specific needs such as improved wifi/broadband, secure storage, sound proofing and heating
- 54% of artists consider their current space “poor” for exhibiting, performing or commercialising their work.
The City Council says three council-owned sites have been identified, at Bridgefoot St and at 8 and 9 Merchants Quay.
"The study hopes to assess how these sites could be transformed, developed and regenerated as workspace accommodation for artists across a broad range of artforms."
"The proposals are part of an Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) regeneration project that aims to deliver new workspace for artists within the city."
"The creation of a €11 million campus on Bridgefoot St could result in an economic benefit to the region in excess of approximately €30 million over a ten year timeframe and an annual approximate economic impact of over €2million per annum, growing year on year."
"Meanwhile the sites on 8 and 9 Merchants Quay may receive an investment of up to €8 million."
