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Opportunities
Opportunity for Schools: This is Art! 2026 Competition Now Open
Information for teacher's for RTÉ This is Art! A simple activity that can fit naturally into the classroom, while giving every kid the freedom to explore their own ideas and perspective.
20/10/2026
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Portal Events
Programme Announced for 2026 National Arts in Education Portal Day
We are delighted to announce the full programme for our 11th National Arts in Education Portal Day taking place on Saturday 7 November 2026.
15/10/2026
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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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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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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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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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Portal Events
Call for Presentations and Workshops: National Portal Day 2026
The Arts in Education Portal team is seeking submissions for presentations and creative workshops for the National Portal Day which will take place at TU Dublin School of Art and Design on Saturday 7 November 2026.
29/6/2026
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Portal Events
Roundup of our 2026 Arts in Education Portal Spring Regional Day
Our 2026 Spring Regional Day was held on Saturday 25 April at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan. It was a fun-filled day with lots of interesting conversations with peers, inspiring presentations and interactive workshops.
12/5/2026
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Portal Events
2026 Portal Spring Regional Day – Programme Announced
The Arts in Education Portal team is delighted to announce the full programme for our Spring Regional Day on Saturday 25 April at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan. This event will showcase arts in education projects and creative practice in the North-East region.
31/3/2026
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Opportunities
BLAST Creativity and Arts in Education Residency 2026/2027 Now Open
Department of Education: BLAST Arts and Creativity in Education Residency 2026/2027 applications are now open
25/3/2026
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Opportunities
Creative Schools 2026 is Open for Applications
Creative Schools 2026 is open for applications from Tuesday 24th February 2026 until Monday 30th April 2026
26/2/2026