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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
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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
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Portal News
Arts in Education Portal Documentation Award 2026 – Update
The Arts in Education Portal team have been on the road documenting the two recipients of 2026 Documentation Awards - PlaySpaces and Orpheus in the Garden
22/7/2026