Dublin’s arts scene has been dealt another blow, as The Complex in Smithfield announces its closure this January.More than 30 artists face eviction after a planned deal to secure the site collapsed due to missing Government funding.The loss of the much-loved venue adds to growing concern over the shrinking number of cultural spaces in the city…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Vanessa Fielding, CEO & Artistic Director of The Complex, George Hooker, artist at The Complex and Dr Anthony Haughey, Artist and Lecturer at TUD Dublin and Chair of Five Stations Artist Studio Board.

Dublin’s arts scene has been dealt another blow, as The Complex in Smithfield announces its closure this January. More than 30 artists face eviction after a planned deal to secure the site collapsed due to missing Government funding. The loss of the much-loved venue adds to growing concern over the shrinking number of cultural spaces in the city… Joining Andrea to discuss this is Vanessa Fielding, CEO & Artistic Director of The Complex, George Hooker, artist at The Complex and Dr Anthony Haughey, Artist and Lecturer at TUD Dublin and Chair of Five Stations Artist Studio Board.

Dublin’s arts scene has been dealt another blow, as The Complex in Smithfield announces its closure this January.More than 30 artists face eviction after a planned deal to secure the site collapsed due to missing Government funding.The loss of the much-loved venue adds to growing concern over the shrinking number of cultural spaces in the city…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Vanessa Fielding, CEO &amp; Artistic Director of The Complex, George Hooker, artist at The Complex and Dr Anthony Haughey, Artist and Lecturer at TUD Dublin and Chair of Five Stations Artist Studio Board.

Over 30 artists face eviction as The Complex announces closure

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