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Opportunities
Graffiti: Creative Learning. A new series of theatre workshops for primary school classes and their teachers through 2026 and 2027
Make at Graffiti in Cork is an opportunity for children discover, explore, and make a piece of theatre together, and to present it. Make builds a relationship between the Graffiti team and the class group, where they can work as co-creators with professional artists.
9/9/2026
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Guest Blogger
Reflections from ITAC8: Bringing Global Teaching Artistry Back to Ireland – Phil Kingston
The three days were filled with such insights. I reflected on how the urge to awaken artistry in others has been a subterranean thread throughout my own career - first as an actor and writer, and later as a facilitator and arts manager with the Abbey Theatre.
8/9/2026
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Opportunities
Your Gallery at School and in your Community 2026/27
The National Gallery of Ireland, together with its Schools Partner SMBC Aviation Capital, is delighted to announce the callout for applications for the Your Gallery at School and in your Community programme for 2026/2027. The programme brings the national collection into classrooms and community settings across Ireland through co-created artist-led projects.
31/8/2026
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Opportunities
National Gallery of Ireland: Transition Year / Youth Work Experience 2026/2027
An exciting opportunity for students to experience working life at one of Ireland’s top cultural institutions and explore a range of careers across the arts sector.
25/8/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Writers in Schools Scheme
The Writers in Schools Scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools throughout the island of Ireland. It is funded by the Arts Council and managed and administered by Poetry Ireland. It was established in 1977 and has given over 500,000 children an opportunity to engage with writers, sparking creativity and fostering an appreciation of language, regardless of school location or size.
24/8/2026
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Sector/Policy
Arts Council Appoints Shona McCarthy as New Director
Arts Council Appoints Shona McCarthy as New Director Ms McCarthy has been appointed to the role with the consent of the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, and is expected to take up the position in the coming weeks.
24/8/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence University Programme
The Arts Council has partnered with Universities in Cork, Galway and Limerick to run a Digital Artist in Residence Programme.
24/8/2026
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Events
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns for its 30th festival
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns to Galway from 9-18 October 2026, celebrating 30 years of bringing inspiring theatre, dance, visual art, workshops and creative experiences to children and families.
19/8/2026
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Events
Opportunity: Free Online Performance & Workshops with The Ark & Music Network
Schools can experience Wires, Strings & Other Things from the classroom, with a free on-demand performance and new workshops from The Ark and Music Network.
11/8/2026
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Professional Development
International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC8): Booking Open
Taking place in Antwerp, Belgium from 28-30 August, ITAC8 brings together artists, educators and changemakers.
22/7/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Exploring & Thinking – Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
The Dublin region Local Authorities announce Exploring & Thinking: Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
22/7/2026
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Professional Development
Opportunity: Postgraduate Pathways in Arts and Engagement at Crawford College of Art & Design
The Department of Arts in Health & Education at Crawford College of Art & Design, MTU, is now welcoming applications for its part-time MA in Arts and Engagement
22/7/2026