About the South Dublin County Public Art website
South Dublin County Public Art documents public artworks in the county commissioned
since 1988, providing a detailed information and archival resource for public use.
It maps the locations where permanent artworks can be seen, and the locations where
ephemeral works were presented.
This public art database has been developed by South Dublin County Council with
the support of artists and a diversity of commissioning agencies and organizations.
It compliments existing Public Art resources such as the Arts Council’s website
PublicArt.ie
South Dublin County Council has been one of the most prolific local authority commissioners
of public art since it began its In Context Programmes in 1997. Over 25 commissions
have been awarded, some delivering multiple artworks, through the Per Cent for Art
Schemes and Area Regeneration Plans. The Per Cent for Art Scheme is administered
by Irish government departments with capital construction budgets, in particular
the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
The principle component of South Dublin County’s most recent public art programme
In Context 3 was to create time for the artists to engage with the context. It involved
8 commissions, 8 lead artists, curators, mediators, numerous events, exhibitions,
sited work, and involvements with communities around the county. The artists also
produced a wide range of publications ranging from books and scripts to DVDs. These,
as well as publications from previous In Context programmes, are available to view
from the South Dublin County Library Service.
Other public artworks, both privately and publicly commissioned, are also included
in the database where possible. This enables a more complete overview of the public
art landscape that has emerged over time in the county.
Website team
Commissioner – Orla Scannell, Arts Officer South Dublin County Council
Project management, design and content - Claire Nidecker
Database and website development – Computer Services, South Dublin County Council
Contact artsofficer@sdublincoco.ie if you have any queries about this website.