Linenhall Strategy: 2025-2030
Over the next five years we will focus on providing our communities with a safe, vibrant and inspiring space where they can connect with others, be themselves and explore their creativity in a future where culture is an important part of life.
Over the next five years we will focus on providing our communities with a safe, vibrant and inspiring space where they can connect with others, be themselves and explore their creativity in a future where culture is an important part of life.
About this Plan
We asked Mayo residents of all ages what is important to them and how the Linenhall can contribute. Representatives from the groups we spoke with then came together to help us design this Five-Year Plan. This is not just our plan.
Who we listened to
Active listening has been an integral part of generating this Plan and the Linenhall is the first arts centre in Ireland to co-design a Strategic Plan with our stakeholders. The Plan was developed with Arts Consultant Heather Maitland.
We held focus groups with: artists; primary school children; young people; frequent and occasional attendees and participants; stakeholders and partners; the Linenhall team; the Linenhall Board of Trustees.
We had informal ‘tea and chats’ with: Creative Schools; Fighting Words Mayo; Foróige; Fret Frenzy; International Protection Applicants/Direct Provision; the Irish Speaking Community; Mayo African and Ukrainian Communities; Parents and Infants; School Refusal/early School Leavers; Tusla Foster Care; UBU Projects; Western Care; Women from the Traveller Community; a MSLETB Youth Officer; Youth Work Ireland.
Our Visioning Workshops included representatives from: The Arts Council of Ireland; Castlebar’s Business Community; Castlebar Chamber of Commerce; Castlebar Men’s Shed; Castlebar Municipal District; Count Me In; Creative Ireland Mayo; The Flourish Project, The Family Centre; Fighting Words Mayo; Le Cheile Family Resource Centre; Mayo County Council; Mayo County Library; Mayo International Protection Centre; Music of Mayo; Music Generation Mayo; Music Network; Music West; MSLETB; South West Mayo Development Company; Western Alzheimers Mayo.
We are grateful beyond words for the contribution of everyone in our community towards this Plan.
Along with the Linenhall’s co-Directors, the Board of Trustees will focus on how we can sustainably and effectively meet your needs over the next five years, whilst providing access to excellent creative experiences, and deepening our stakeholders’ connection with the Linenhall.