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SUMMARY:Tax Credits for Cultural Production in Europe: The Irish Example
DESCRIPTION:This recording features a CPOI Reads online lunchtime event with Dr Maria O’Brien\, Lecturer in Taxation at the University of Galway\, in conversation with Professor David Hesmondhalgh\, Professor of Media\, Music and Culture at the University of Leeds\, discussing Maria’s study of tax credits for cultural production in Ireland\, which was held on 14th April 2026. \n\nThe event took place via Zoom and explored the issues raised in Maria’s recently published book\, Tax Credits for Cultural Production in Europe: the Irish Example (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2025). The discussion examined the provision of tax credits for film and digital games\, highlighting the importance of cultural value as a key justification for state support. It also explored the complex interplay between culture and economics in cultural and creative industries discourse\, applying a law and political economy approach to investigate the Irish tax credit system and the impact of EU membership on framing these tax credits as cultural incentives. \n\n\n\nBy examining the political economy of state support for audiovisual industries\, the discussion enhanced understanding of national governments’ motivations and the intricate relationship between cultural and economic objectives. It emphasised the symbiotic nature of audiovisual goods\, drawing on the emerging field of law and political economy to uncover the forces shaping cultural policies and offering insights into the development of cultural policy in a neoliberalised environment. \n\n\n\nDr Maria O’Brien  is a Lecturer in Taxation at the University of Galway\, with a joint role across the School of Law and the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. A qualified lawyer\, her work combines legal expertise with academic research to explore how tax policy can support the cultural and creative industries. Her research focuses on incentives for film\, audiovisual media\, and digital games\, examining how fiscal tools can encourage growth\, investment\, and innovation in Ireland and across Europe. She has published widely on the intersection of taxation and cultural policy and has contributed to policy development through her work with industry bodies\, including film and games organisations. \n\n\n\nThe event was chaired by Professor David Hesmondhalgh of the School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds. His authored books include The Cultural Industries (5th edition\, 2026)\, Why Music Matters (2013)\, and Creative Labour (2010\, with Sarah Baker). His edited collections include Music Streaming Around the World (2025) and Media and Society (6th edition\, 2019\, with James Curran). From 2021 to 2026\, he held a European Research Council Advanced Research Grant on Music Culture in the Age of Streaming.  
URL:https://culturalpolicyireland.org/event/tax-credits-for-cultural-production-in-europe-the-irish-example/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Invisible Cultural Policy in America
DESCRIPTION:Arts Management & Cultural Policy at Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to host Professor Eleonora Redaelli of the University of Oregon (USA). \nThis presentation will draw from her latest (open access) publication Invisible Cultural Policy in America: How Public Administration Shapes Culture (Edward Elgar\, 2025). The talk will examine the often-overlooked role of the U.S. government in shaping cultural life. She will explore how public administration fosters a pluralistic cultural landscape through multilevel governance and diverse democratic values. Focusing on the arts\, humanities\, and historic preservation\, the talk traces key legislation that legitimised federal involvement and the evolution of cultural federalism across national and state agencies. To illustrate this process\, the presentation provides national examples of programming as well as cases from Oregon\, Minnesota\, Maryland\, and New Mexico. It also highlights intellectual debates that influenced shifting interpretations of cultural domains. Amid this fragmented governance\, the concept of a pluralistic public culture emerges as a unifying principle aimed at strengthening democracy. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, a Q&A will be chaired by Dr Kim-Marie Spence\, AMCP\, School of Arts\, English & Languages at QUB. \nLight refreshments will follow the talk. \nThis event is open to all and particularly relevant for those interested in public policy\, cultural policy and public culture. Attendance is free but booking is required due to limited capacity. \nThis event is made possible with the assistance of the School of Arts English & Languages through the Arts CDRG.
URL:https://culturalpolicyireland.org/event/invisible-cultural-policy-in-america/
LOCATION:McMordie Hall\, Music Building\, Queen’s University Belfast\, 1 College Green\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT7 1LN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Knowledge and Inquiry in Community Movements
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and Inquiry in Community Movements is an afternoon of participatory workshops for local residents\, community activists and researchers\, hosted at St. Andrew’s Community Centre in Rialto on Friday April 24th (2-7pm). Supported by UCD’s newly launched Winifred Carney Centre for Organising & Labour Research and the Thresholds of Knowledge research strand\, these workshops are a chance to come together to collectively discuss shared methods of research and communication. Drawing on experiences from across Ireland and Italy\, and from London to Berlin\, each workshop will introduce a set of ideas and resources\, as as we discuss the role of local & activist media in growing social movements\, and think through how solidarity is built across cities & towns\, in both rural and urban contexts. Dr Neil Gray will join us as keynote speaker\, where he will introduce his forthcoming book\, Take Over the City: Spatial Composition in Italian Autonomy (Common Notions)\, the first systematic study of radical urban politics and transformation in Italy’s rebellious 1970s. \n​What role does research play in community activism?  \n​How are we building solidarity across our towns\, cities and workplaces?  \n​What resources and tools do we have to create solidarity across our communities?  \n​The four workshops of this event\, hosted at St. Andrew’s Community Centre\, are an open space for activists\, researchers and local residents to discuss how different forms of research and investigation can shape organising around work and housing. \n​All are welcome to attend — join us for the whole afternoon\, or drop in at anytime for a session! Food & snacks will be provided throughout! Full details and registration: https://luma.com/41nupqhc  \n​Drawing on experiences across Ireland and Italy\, and from London to Berlin\, each workshop will introduce a set of ideas and resources\, with space for a shared discussion on different methods and examples of organising. \n​We are very excited that our final session will be a discussion with Neil Gray about his forthcoming book\, Take Over the City: Spatial Composition in Italian Autonomy (Common Notions)\, the first systematic study of radical urban politics and transformation across Italy’s rebellious 1970s. \n​Afternoon Schedule: \n​2 – 3pm: Print Politics as Community Politics (Dante Philp) \n​A hands-on workshop engaging a wide archive of printed materials produced within worker and community campaigns. We will explore how different forms of media present challenges to contemporary researchers\, and collectively consider the status of ‘print politics’ in localised disputes and movements today. Bring your leaflets\, zines and ephemera! \n​3.15-4.15pm: Social Investigation for Rural Worker and Tenant Power (Jack Edmunds-Bergin) \n​This workshop will draw on experiences of organising with Community Action Tenants’ Union South Wicklow-Wexford branch to consider how knowledge is produced outside the academy in social campaigns and community development work\, particularly in rural areas\, and highlight the media and spatial infrastructures which underpin the production of this knowledge. \n​4.30 – 5.30pm: Spatial Composition in Communities of Solidarity (Emma Petersen) \n​This workshop will explore social reproduction theory and delve into the spatial organisation of communities and solidarity structures. We will look into different forms of community organising and solidarity structures and engage with the concept of labour in spaces other than the formal work place. Through this workshop we will collectively debate what constitutes labour and how people navigate their everyday responsibilities within communities of solidarity. \n​5.45 – 7pm: ‘Take Over The City’ with Neil Gray \n​Neil will be joining us for a presentation and Q&A\, drawing on his forthcoming book Take Over the City: Spatial Composition in Italian Autonomy. Neil will introduce a set of ideas which animated the radical Italian currents of the 1970s\, including ‘spatial composition’ and the ‘social factory’\, as we think through the lessons and provocations this era of radical politics provides for our present challenges. \n​
URL:https://culturalpolicyireland.org/event/knowledge-and-inquiry-in-community-movements/
LOCATION:​​St. Andrew’s Community Centre\, Studio 468\, 468 South Circular Road\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D08 H51F\, Ireland
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