Visual Arts Officer

The Arts Council is the government agency for developing the arts in Ireland. We work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life.

Job role

Visual Arts Officer

Job type

Executive Officer (EO)

Job location

Dublin

30 April 2026

We have an exciting18 months,full-time 35 hours per weekopportunityattheExecutive Officer (EO)gradeforVisual ArtsOfficer.

Role Overview:

The purpose of the Arts Department is to lead on policy formulation, developmentinitiatives,fundingand relationship management for key artform/arts practice areasincluding Visual Arts to deliver on strategicobjectives.

The Visual Arts Officer will be involved in a wide range of activities including

• managing the team's work plan and capacity planning;
• researching and drafting policies/proposals;
• leading on/providing support to team project initiatives;
• training/supporting team members.

Specifically, the Visual Arts Officer will provide support and co-ordinate activities with adesignated focus on Visual Arts to deliver the team and corporate plans in support ofthe Arts Council Strategy: Making GreatArt Work: Developing the Arts in Ireland.

Closing date and time

The closing date for receipt of applications is12.00 noon,Thursday 30 April2026.

The Arts Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications from all sections of the community under all ten grounds as set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy .