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Guest Blogger
Blog 3 – Dr Jo Lewis, Artist & Arts Council YPCE bursary recipient
In the third blog in the series from artist Jo Lewis, Jo explores art practice as a means of understanding your landscape and sense of belonging.
30/10/2024
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Opportunities
School Workshops at The Ark: ‘Dinosaur Pie’ Creative Writing
Enjoy a fun-filled creative imagination workshop with author and facilitator Jen Wallace inspired by her hilarious new book Dinosaur Pie.
23/10/2024
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Guest Blogger
Blog 2 – Dr Jo Lewis, Artist & Arts Council YPCE bursary recipient
In the second blog in the series from artist Jo Lewis, Jo delves further into her exploration of the interface between art and science.
28/9/2024
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Opportunities
Opportunity for Schools: National Heritage Keepers Programme Opens For Applications
Burrenbeo Trust Heritage Keepers are now looking for community groups and senior classes of primary schools to take part in its highly anticipated fourth round.
17/9/2024
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Events
The Giggler Treatment at The Ark
The Ark is proud to present The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical based on the novel by Roddy Doyle.
12/9/2024
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Professional Development
Autumn Drama CPD for Teachers at The Ark
This workshop will explore play, humour and movement in a drama lesson using content from ‘The Giggler Treatment’ by Roddy Doyle. It will provide a step by step approach to teaching an extended drama lesson.
29/8/2024
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Opportunities
Tales to Scale – Creative Workshops for DEIS schools
'Tales to Scale' is a project focused on engaging with DEIS schools across Ireland. It offers creative workshops for DEIS primary and post-primary schools free of charge. They can run between 90 mins to 2 hours.
29/8/2024
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Events
The Bus
Barnstorm Theatre Company presents 'The Bus'. Imagine being a ten-year-old starting at a new school. The school bus becomes a minefield of shifting allegiances, where you must learn the rules for survival and acceptance. ‘The Bus’, is suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.
28/8/2024
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Guest Blogger
Blog 1 – Dr Jo Lewis, Artist & Arts Council YPCE bursary recipient
In the first of a new guest blog series, artist Jo Lewis lays the background for research she has undertaken in art and ecology in the classroom.
28/8/2024
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Portal News
Portal Documentation Award Update
The Portal team has had an exciting few months on the road visiting the recipients of the 2024 Portal Documentation Awards, capturing the creative process in full swing, read our update.
31/7/2024
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Opportunities
Announcement of schools selected for new BLAST Arts in Education residencies and Creative Clusters
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced details of the 425 schools selected to take part in the innovative 2024 BLAST Arts in Education Residencies programme, as well as of 42 new Creative Clusters involving 138 schools nationwide.
23/7/2024
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Opportunities
Grace Park Educate Together National School : Percent for Art Commission
Grace Park Educate Together National School : Percent for Art Commission
14/6/2024