The Arts and Identity
The deep political divisions within the society it serves create potential conflicts of identity for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Its promotion of 'traditional' art may disturb Loyalist sensibilities. Can its community arts activities transcend sectarian feelings, and can an arts festival in a predominantly nationalist area really be'Art for All'?
Seamus McKee examines how the Belfast-based Arts Council approaches these dilemmas. Producer CHRIS SPURR BBC Northern Ireland