The objective of ‘Crawford Art Gallery Procurement Guidelines Policy is to ensure that the Gallery complies fully with:
In accordance with our internal procedures and the European thresholds, the Gallery will advertise its procurement opportunities as follows:
Freedom of Information
The new Freedom of Information Act 2014 came into effect on 14th October 2014. The Freedom of Information Acts assert the right of members of the public to obtain access to official information to the greatest extent possible consistent with the public interest and the right to privacy of individuals
The Freedom of Information Acts assert the right of members of the public to obtain access to official information to the greatest extent possible, consistent with the public interest and the right to privacy of individuals.
The Act established three new statutory rights:
Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires FOI bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis outside of FOI, having regard to the principles of openness, transparency and accountability.
The FOI Publication Scheme commits FOI bodies to make information available as part of their normal business activities in accordance with this scheme.
For further information please see - https://foi.gov.ie
Please find the Crawford Art Gallery’s FOI Publication Scheme below:
About Us:
The Crawford Art Gallery was designated a National Cultural Institution in 2006. As a not-for profit organisation it collects, safeguards, holds in trust, researches, develops and interprets collections of original objects and original objects on loan, for the public benefit.
It hosts an ambitious programme of exhibitions and projects, and provides an engaging Learn and Explore programme which provides diverse audiences an opportunity to interact and engage with art and artists in a range of distinct contexts. The Crawford Art Gallery is committed to fostering recognition, critical assessment, and acknowledgement of Irish and international art practices through its programming and collecting ethos.
The collection comprises of almost 3,000 works, ranging from eighteenth century Irish and European painting and sculpture, through to contemporary art and video installations. It is made available through exhibitions at Crawford and other venues nationally and internationally, by digital access, through the Learn and Explore programmes and various publications, talks, lectures and broadcasts
that seek to provide a unique experience to everyone who engages with the Gallery.
The Gallery is distinguished by being the only NCI located in its entirety outside of Dublin. The Gallery is governed by a Board of Directors and managed. by a full-time executive and staff and is supported by annual subvention from the DMTACSG.
The Gallery operates under the legal framework which governs all NCIs, most notably the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997, and a range of Statutory Instruments and Commencement Orders pertaining to it. It operates as a Company which was registered in 2006 on becoming an NCI, with a Board of Directors and a Constitution, the latter which defines the company’s objectives as follows:
(a) To advance education by developing and promoting the practice of art, sculpture and design and in the fine arts and applied arts generally and to promote the Crawford Art Gallery Cork as an educational centre for the arts and as a major cultural and artistic centre.
(b) To advance education by providing facilities for cultural and artistic exhibitions, performances, displays, demonstrations, conferences, lectures, tours, visits, functions and related activities and to engage in the promotion of such cultural and artistic activities.
Its main object includes the promotion of the Crawford Art Gallery as a major cultural and artistic centre and advancing education by providing facilities for exhibitions. The development of the Crawford Art Gallery will contribute towards the achievement of the promotion of the Crawford as a major cultural centre and will also advance education by providing fit for purpose spaces and thereby expanding the capacity of the Crawford.
The Gallery operates on a not-for-profit basis and receives an annual subvention from the DMTACSG which it supplements by revenue generated from venue hire, events and retail services in order to meet its operational costs.
Management of the Gallery is directed by the Board of Directors, in addition to the Board there is 3 subcommittees and a Steering Group that report to the Board as follows:
Gallery Management Executive currently consists of a Director, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Administration Manager and HR Manager. All staff report to the Director & Head of Operations.
The Strategic Plan for Crawford Art Gallery 2024 -2027 can be accessed here.
Contact details:
The main telephone number is +353 21 4805042,for general enquires please email:info@crawfordartgallery.ie
Address: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place Cork T12 TNE6
Facebook: Crawford Art Gallery
Instagram: CrawfordArtGallery
Twitter: @CrawfordArtGall
Opening Hours:
Crawford Art Gallery is now closed for redevelopment.
Records available:
Under the Freedom of Information Acts, everyone is entitled to apply for access to information not otherwise publicly available. You have a right to request access to records held by Crawford Art Gallery; correct personal information held by Crawford art Gallery concerning yourself wherever it is inaccurate, incomplete or misleading and access to reasons for decisions made by Crawford art Gallery directly affecting you.
The following categories of records come within the scope of the Acts:
Applying for access to records:
If you wish to seek access to information within Crawford Art Gallery using the Freedom of Information Acts you will need to:
If you are having difficulty in identifying the precise records that you require, the staff of Crawford Art Gallery will be happy to help you.
Crawford Art Gallery will acknowledge receipt of your request in writing within 10 working days. The acknowledgement letter will also provide you with the name and contact details of the person who will be making the decision in relation to your request and will advise you when you can expect to receive this decision.
Fees for accessing services:
Fees may be charged for search, retrieval and copying of the records requested. This process involves two stages:
Fees for the estimated cost of searching for and retrieving records and copying the records can only be charged with respect to records being released. €20 is charged for each hour spent searching for and retrieving records and €0.04 is charged per sheet for a photocopy of the records released.
Bands for estimating search & retrieval (€20 per hour) and photocopying fees (€0.04 per sheet) :
| Hours | Estimate | Action |
| Less than 5 | €100 or less | No fees can be charged for search & retrieval or copying |
| Between 5 and 25 | €101 - €500 | Search & retrieval and copying fees apply |
| Between 25 and 35 | €501 - €700 | No more than €500 can be charged for search & retrieval or copying |
| More than 35 | More than €700 | The decision maker will contact the requester to ask him/her to refine/ amend the request to ensure that the search & retrieval & copying charges are below €700. If the requester refuses to refine/amend the request then the request can be refused under Section 27 (12)(iii) |
In cases where search and retrieval fees apply, we are obliged to charge a deposit of at least 20% of the estimate to the requester.
What to do if you are unhappy with Crawford Art Gallery's decision?:
The Freedom of Information Acts set out a series of exemptions to protect sensitive information where its disclosure may damage key interests of the State or of third parties. Where Crawford Art Gallery invokes these provisions to withhold records, the requester will be advised. Virtually all decisions to refuse release of records may be appealed. Other decisions in relation to deferral of access to records, fees charged, forms of access etc., may also be appealed.
1. Internal Review
You may seek an internal review of Crawford Art Gallery's initial decision in relation to your request if:
The internal review will be carried out by an official at a higher grade than the original decision maker and who was not involved in the original decision making process. Crawford Art Gallery must complete its internal review of the original decision within 15 working days of receipt of the request for an internal review.
To submit your internal review request, you need to write to the FOI Unit by email to foi@crawfordartgallery.ie or by post to the FOI Unit, Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork, T12 TNE6 referring to your FOI request. You must make your appeal within 20 working days of the date that the decision letter was issued to you (the making of a late appeal may be permitted in appropriate circumstances). An application fee of €30 (€10 if you are covered by a medical card) is required before the processing of an internal review can begin. This fee can be paid by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and our bank account details will be listed in all decision letters.
An internal review may affirm, vary or annul the original decision in relation to a request. The internal review process must be completed before an appeal can be submitted to the Information Commissioner
Review by the Information Commissioner
If you are still dissatisfied following completion of the internal review, you may also seek an independent review of Crawford Art Gallery's decision from the Information Commissioner. Furthermore, if you have not received a reply from Crawford Art Gallery to your application for internal review within 3 weeks, this is deemed to be a refusal and you may appeal the matter to the Commissioner. Appeals should be made directly to the Information Commissioner (details provided below). The fee for appeals to the Information Commissioner is €50 (€15 for medical card holders and their dependants).
Office of the Information Commissioner
18 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Lo-Call: 1890 223 030
Email: info@oic.ie
Tel:01 639 5689
Fax: 01 639 5674
The Financial Statements & Annual Reports for Crawford Art Gallery can be assessed at Annual Reports section of our website or by clicking the link below:
ANNUAL REPORTS & STRATEGIC PLAN
PAYMENTS OR PURCHASES FOR GOODS & SERVICES
Crawford Art Gallery is a ‘contracting authority’, defined under EU Directives as a body governed by public law. As a contracting authority, Crawford Art Gallery procurement is governed by the EU public procurement Directive, 2004/18/EC of 31 March 2004, as transposed into Irish law by SI329 of 20 June 2006.
Crawford Art Gallery's Procurement Policy covers all Gallery expenditure, with the exception of heritage objects, stock for retail outlets, payroll-related costs and a substantive element of travel and subsistence expenditure. Acquisition of artefacts is covered under a separate acquisition and disposal policy.
The objective of ‘Crawford Art Gallery Procurement Guidelines Policy is to ensure that the Gallery complies fully with:
In accordance with our internal procedures and the European thresholds, the Gallery will advertise its procurement opportunities as follows:
Supplies/Services
The FOI logs contains information of all of the requests submitted to Crawford Art Gallery under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Acts 2014. It provides the following information in relation to each request received:
The table will be updated regularly. If you have any queries in relation to any of these requests or the operation of the Freedom of Information Acts in Crawford Art Gallery generally, please feel free to contact the FOI Unit (details below) and we will be happy to help you.
Address:
Freedom of Information Unit
Crawford Art Gallery
Emmet Place
Cork
T12 TNE6
Email: foi@crawfordartgallery.ie
Tel: 021 4805042
Where can I find more information?
If you would like to submit a request under the FOI Acts to the Crawford Art Gallery or if you have any general queries in relation to the operation of the Freedom of Information Acts in Crawford Art Gallery generally, please feel free to contact the FOI Unit (details below) and we will be happy to help you.
Address:
Crawford Art Gallery
Emmet Place
Cork
T12 TNE6
Email: foi@crawfordartgallery.ie
Tel: 021 4805042
Further information in relation to the Freedom of Information Acts can also be found on the website, www.foi.gov.ie, which is maintained by the Freedom of Information Central Policy Unit of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
Click here to view our AIE document.
DPO Officer Crawford Art Gallery – Norma Cuddihy
Email: dataprotection@crawfordartgallery.ie
Email: normacuddihy@crawfordartgallery.ie
Tel: 021 4805042
Annual Report Protected Disclosures Act 2024 (pdf)
Annual Report Protected Disclosures Act 2023 (pdf)
Annual Report Protected Disclosures Act 2022 (pdf)
Annual Report on Protected Disclosures 2021 (pdf)
Annual Report on Protected Disclosures 2020 (pdf)
Annual Report on Protected Disclosures 2019 (pdf)
Annual Report on Protected Disclosures 2018 (pdf)
Annual Report on Protected Disclosures 2017 (pdf)
The Crawford Art Gallery is committed to fostering an appropriate environment for addressing concerns relating to potential serious wrongdoing in the workplace and to providing the necessary support for staff and others working with us who raise concerns regarding such matters.
If you have a reasonable belief that a serious wrongdoing relating to the workplace has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur, then you should make a disclosure by reporting this to the Designated Officer, setting out the basis for your belief.
The policy and procedures set out in the document below will govern how such disclosures are dealt with.
Protected Disclosure Policy (pdf)
Child Protection Policy (pdf)
Child Protection Safeguarding Statement (pdf)
Customer Charter & Action Plan (pdf)
Gender Equality Policy (pdf)
Privacy Notice (pdf)
Bullying & Harassment (pdf)
If you are a child or young person under 18 or an adult who knows a child who you feel has been unfairly treated, or you are not satisfied with our decision on your complaint, it is open to you to contact the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. By law, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office can investigate complaints about any of our administrative actions or procedures as well as delays or inaction in dealings with us. The Ombudsman for Children provides an impartial, independent and free complaints handling service.
Contact details are as follows:
Ombudsman for Children’s Office
52-56 Great Strand St
Dublin 1
Free Phone: 1800 20 20 40
ococomplaint@oco.ie
www.oco.i
If you are not satisfied that we are meeting acceptable standards or have concerns or complaints about any aspect of your dealings with us, we would encourage you to pursue this matter with us. We welcome all feedback, and we will deal with all complaints, queries, and suggestions in a timely and confidential manner.
The matter should initially be brought to the attention of the staff member in charge of the area to which the problem relates (in person, in writing, by telephone, or via email). We will deal with any complaints promptly and in confidence. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, you can pursue the matter with the Head of Operations of the Gallery.
Norma Cuddihy
Head of Operations
Crawford Art Gallery
Emmet Place
Cork
0214805042
normacuddihy@crawfordartgallery.ie
The Head of Operations will:
• Acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 working days.
• Have the matter fully investigated; and
• Complete the processing of your complaint within 20 working days.
Where your complaint is upheld and the Gallery is at fault, we will apologise to you and, where possible, try to rectify the situation immediately and take whatever measures are necessary to prevent a similar situation recurring. Where your complaint is not upheld, we will explain our reasons to you and advise you of your right of appeal to the Ombudsman or to the Charities Regulator.
Concerns About Charities
Charities Regulator
3 Georges Dock
IFSC
Dublin 1
D01 X5X0
Phone: 01 – 211 8650
The Ombudsman can investigate complaints about any of our administrative actions or procedures as well as delays or inaction in our dealings with you. The Ombudsman provides an impartial and independent dispute resolution service. The contact details for the Ombudsman are:
Office of the Ombudsman
18 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6395600
Lo-call: 1890 22 30 30
Email: ombudsman@0111budsman.gov.ie
Contact details are as follows:
Ombudsman for Children’s Office
52-56 Great Strand St
Dublin 1
Free Phone: 1800 20 20 40
Contact Name: Norma Cuddihy
oireachtas@crawfordartgallery.ie
Crawford Art Gallery are compliant with all standards set out in Circular 25/2016: Protocol for the Provision of Information to Members of the Oireachtas by State Bodies under the aegis of Government Department/Offices.
Annual Report 2023 As Gaeilge
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ROSE MC HUGH, CHAIR CRAWFORD ART GALLERY
Rose has over 35 years of senior-level experience in the financial and commercial sector, with significant board experience in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and an Associate of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland. She has a law degree and MBA from UCC. She is a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors and has a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from Cambridge University.
She is a non-executive director and chair of the Audit Committee of Bank of America Europe, and Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and non-executive director of Irish Life. She is also a member of the Governing Authority of UCC, Vice Chair of UCC and chair of the UCC Audit & Risk Committee. Board Member and Chair of the Board of Crawford Art Gallery since March 2017.
BARRIE O CONNELL
Barrie is Partner-in-Charge of KPMG Cork, Head of Clients and Markets and member of the Executive Leadership team of KPMG Ireland. He is a Council member of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) . Barrie is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a B Comm from UCC. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since March 2017. Barrie is also Chair of the ARC for Crawford Art Gallery.
CATHERINE HAMMOND
Independent gallerist specialising in contemporary Irish Art with substantial arts administration experience in the US, including senior positions at the MacArthur Foundation and Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art. M.A. in art history and M.B.A. in organisational development. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since March 2017. Catherine is also Chair of the Artistic Policy Subcommittee of Crawford Art Gallery.
FIONA O' MALLEY
CEO at Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, with over 18 years' experience in public relations, communications and marketing, including journalism experience at VOGUE, The Sunday Times, and The Irish Times. Qualified barrister with a Master's in International Human Rights and Creative Writingbo. Board and voluntary experience includes Climate Case Ireland/Friends of the Irish Environment, The Smock Alley Theatre, Action Aid, and Shine/The Green Ribbon Campaign. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since November 2022.
GARETH O' CALLAGHAN
Gareth O’Callaghan is a Director of JCA Architects and is a Grade 1 RIAI accredited conservation architect. Gareth’s expertise lies in architectural conservation, where he combines a deep understanding of historical buildings with a commitment to contemporary design. His work reflects a harmonious blend of sensitivity, functionality, sustainability, and economy. At JCA, Gareth collaborates with a diverse team of professionals, including architects, project managers, and graphic artists. The practice’s focus extends beyond conservation to include retail and passive house design. Their commitment to sustainability encompasses site planning, green materials, energy conservation, and more. Gareth is vice chair of the RIAI Historic Buildings Committee. Gareth is a lecturer and module coordinator of Conservation in third year at Cork Centre of Architectural Education (CCAE) degree course. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since March 2017.
JOE LYNCH
From Ballincollig, Joe is a member of Cork City Council representing the city's South West ward. He holds a Masters Degree in Government from University College Cork, as well as a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Prior to being elected to Cork City Council, Joe served as a senior parliamentary and press adviser in the Houses of the Oireachtas. He is also a board member of the National Sculpture Factory and the Cork International Film Festival. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since September 2024.
PENELOPE KENNY
Senior independent non-executive Director, and chair of Audit, approved by the Bank of England. Board member and Chair of Audit and Risk for Grangegorman Development agency up to 2022, Chartered accountant with a master’s degree in Cultural policy and a certificate in corporate governance from Insead university. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since November 2022.
MARTIN O BRIEN
Martin O’Brien is an accountant and finance professional with over 30 years of senior-level experience in Industry, Venture Capital, Corporate Banking and Financial Services. He has extensive experience managing and leading teams through organisational change and strategic management and has extensive board experience. Board Member with Crawford Art Gallery since November 2022.
VALERIE O SULLIVAN
Valerie is the Chief Executive of Cork City Council, having previously acted as Chief Executive of Cork County Council and as Manager of the Southern Division of the County of Cork. She has been a public servant all of her working life, passionate about the City and committed to its development. She has served as Director of Services in the City in the past, when Arts and Culture formed part of her remit for many years. She holds an Executive MBA from UCC. Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since October 2024.
SEÁN CLARKE
Sean is a Board Member of Crawford Art Gallery since 2019 and, during the same time, a member of the Steering Group for the upcoming redevelopment of the Gallery. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland.
Now retired for a number of years, Sean had an exciting career with Arup, a multidisciplinary international engineering and project management consultancy, working on projects in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Bangladesh. Extensive experience was gained as a Board Director of Arup Ireland 1994-2015 with project roles and fiduciary responsibilities for running the company in accordance with Irish Law and Revenue requirements. He was also involved in developing overall strategies for the future of Arup in Ireland, including the promotion of diversity and inclusion in their offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway. He was Group Leader (Geschäftsführer) of Arup Germany 2010-2013, based in Berlin but also having responsibility for offices in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. During this time, he also served on Arup’s European Board (11 countries, 20 offices, over 1200 employees).
Seán studied for a Higher Diploma in European Art History as part of the ACE programme in UCC, completed in 2016. This provided an in-depth background to the main art movements over the last 700 years.
CHRISTINE O'DONOVAN
Christine is a Partner in Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and a solicitor admitted in Ireland and in England with over 30 years experience in business. She leads the Art Committee which is a key part of the firms CSR program. She has a law degree from University College Cork and M. Sc. in Financial Services from the Institute of Banking (UCD). She has significant board and trustee experience and currently is chair of The Golden Fleece, Lillias Mitchel Charitable Trust and is former Chairperson and member of An Bord of the National College of Art & Design.
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