Arts Council Chair Prof. Kevin Rafter said today “A gifted writer and a profound intellect, Seamus Deane was a master of every writing form. As a critic, an editor, a poet and a novelist, Deane brought concentrated rigour and empathy to his work"
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Uachtarán na hEireann President Michael D.Higgins is sole patron of Aosdána. Aosdána membership consists of a maximum of 250 artists across a wide variety of art-forms within 5 disciplines.
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New Aosdána members, elected in 2020 gathered via zoom to learn more about what it means to be a member. The event was attended by all 13 new members as well as Arts Council Director Maureen Kennelly.
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