few years in a basement office and in 2007 bought a smaller building on Bachelor's Walk. However, it needed repairs and only reopened in 2010 (as CityArts). At this time the organisation had spent nearly all of its savings between operational costs, archiving, the 'Civil Arts Inquiry', redundancy packages, and the new building with its renovations. In 2012 CityArts voluntarily liquidated, with the new building becoming the property of the Dublin City Council. As of 2021 the old Moss St. building has remained unused and undeveloped, but after 18 years of inactivity it went up for sale in April 2021 for €35 million. In 2004 the book 'An Outburst of Frankness: Community Arts In Ireland - A Reader' was published by Tasc at New Island. This book, edited by Sandy Fitzgerald, goes into some detail about the history of community arts in Ireland, backed up by essays on the theory and practice of this movement. Timeline Throughout the 25-year tenure of City Arts there were a number of varied and quite popular events, some of which succeeded in grabbing press and political attention. 1973 - Founded 1978/79 - Took an active part in the anti-nuclear protests at this time, contributing to the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals with children's theatre, music, dance and public 'happenings'. Also organised an anti-nuclear exhibition and public debates in their Dublin centre. 1982 - Took part and photographed the nuclear disarmament march. 1985 - Grapevine Arts Centre reforms as City Arts Centre. 1989 - Street Carnival. 1989 - Official opening of Moss Street City Arts Building. Charles Haughey attends and is greeted by Una Sealy. 1990 - City Quay School 1995 - "Another parade which involved many local children was the South Docks Festival Parade followed by the Fair in the Square in July. Also in the South Docks Festival (organised by City Arts Centre and St Andrews Resource Centre) was Childrens Day held in and around Pearse Square." 2001 - All staff made redundant by Declan McGonagle. 2003 - Docks location sold for €4.2 million. 2007 - Bought new location on Bachelor's Walk. 2012 - Voluntarily goes into liquidation. References External links Archive of City Arts website Art museums and galleries in the Republic of Ireland Arts centres in the Republic of Ireland Arts in Dublin (city) Buildings and structures in Dublin (city)