Recent research on digital artistic activity by the Arts Council and EY shows there has been an extensive increase in digital artistic activity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic by individuals and arts organisations funded by the Arts Council and that there is significant appetite to build on the positive learning and outcomes experienced during this time.

The research is accompanied by a series of case studies focusing on projects and programmes of work that demonstrate the future potential of digital artistic activities.

• Irish Traditional Music Archive – Furthering the organisation’s creative strategy with Arts Council funding

• Landmark Productions – Using digital platforms to break down geographical borders and cultural inequalities

• Oleg Ponomarev – Learning, playing and sharing classical music with the rest of the world thanks to digital tools

• Irish Association of Youth Orchestras – Practical supports to keep young people meeting and playing together

• Creative Associates (Creative Schools) – An agile response to an ever-changing working environment

• Lewis Glucksman Gallery – Online programming has maintained meaningful engagements and raised artist profiles