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(2025-2027)<\/p>\n<p>This new phase is built around three pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arts for All<\/strong>: Inclusive events, festivals, and programming for families, the public, and targeted groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth<\/strong>: Co-designed outreach and education with youth workers and schools, highlighting creative career paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artists<\/strong>: Socially engaged residencies within organisations and estates to reach new audiences and connect with specific groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With Creative Ireland\u2019s support in 2025, one socially engaged Artist-Researcher was appointed for the full three-year term. Insights from year one showed that long-term residencies foster trust and meaningful engagement, with time invested in building relationships proving essential to creating valued, relevant programming. 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