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Reflections from ITAC8: 80% (Roughly) of What We Teach Is Who We Are! – Naoise Ó Cuinneagáin
As I reflect on the event, I come away feeling both confident and proud. Proud of the work we are doing in National Arts in Education. Proud of the direction of curriculum reform, where creativity is no longer sitting at the edge of the conversation but is becoming embedded within it.
6/10/2026
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Portal Events
Ticket Booking Now Open for 2026 National Portal Day!
Booking is now open for our 11th National Arts in Education Portal Day which will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026 at East Quad, TU Dublin, in partnership with the School of Art and Design.
6/10/2026
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Portal Events
2026 National Arts in Education Portal Day – Panel Announced
Our 11th annual National Arts in Education Portal Day will take place on Saturday, 7 November at East Quad, TU Dublin, in partnership with TU Dublin School of Art and Design. This year’s event, titled The Future is Creative: Why arts and creativity in education matter more than ever, features a panel discussion, plus multiple creative workshops and presentations. Read more…
29/9/2026
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Events
Turlough Park – Autumn/Winter 2026 programme of free curriculum-linked tours and workshops.
The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is inviting teachers to spark curiosity and inspire hands-on learning with an engaging new programme of free curriculum-linked tours and workshops. With both primary and post primary level options, the autumn/winter 2026 schools programme spans a broad range of topics and all activities are offered free of charge to schools.
29/9/2026
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Opportunities
National Museum offers immersive Transition Year work experience in Mayo and Dublin
The National Museum of Ireland is delighted to host two exciting and interactive weeklong immersive Transition Year work experiences in February 2027, delivered in Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, and Turlough Park in Co. Mayo.
22/9/2026
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Guest Blogger
Reflections from ITAC8: The Importance of Creativity in Education – Siobhán Cooper
My biggest takeaway from ITAC8 was a renewed understanding of how important arts and creativity are in education. Not only for developing the arts in Ireland, but for the wider impact arts education can have on communities and young people.
18/9/2026
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Events
The Ark: Early Years Winter Programme 2026
The Ark is a cultural centre for children based in the centre of Dublin. This winter their programme features several events for 2-4 year olds, from interactive theatre workshops to sensory adventures.
15/9/2026
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Guest Blogger
Reflections from ITAC8: Bringing Global Teaching Artistry Back to Ireland – Phil Kingston
Arts in Education board member Phil Kingston reflects on his time at the International Teaching Artistry Collaborative Conference in Antwerp. He reflects on how the urge to awaken artistry in others has been a subterranean thread throughout his career and how the conference reaffirmed that Ireland is a vital player in this global movement.
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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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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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