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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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Professional Development
The Ark: Teachers’ CPD: Process to Performance
The Ark is holding a one-day practical workshop for primary-level teachers exploring how to take their class from process drama to performance. During this workshop, teachers will explore how to lead their class through a 3–4 session process drama experience, and how to use the key moments from the process to collaboratively devise a performance to share with an audience.
15/9/2026
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Events
Dublin Book Festival: Schools Programme 2026
One of Ireland’s most successful and dynamic book festivals celebrates 20 years with a gathering of Ireland’s writers and publishers, working in Irish and English. It showcases, supports and develops Ireland’s writers and publishing sector by programming and promoting Irish books and their authors, editors and contributors, all in an entertaining, friendly, and accessible environment. The festival includes 13 events for schools.
14/9/2026
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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: 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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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
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Masterclass for Dance Artists at CoisCéim
CoisCeím have announced a masterclass for dance artists working across all styles and practices.
29/6/2026
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Guest Blogger
Blog 3: Duffy Mooney-Sheppard, Visual Artist with Creativity in the Classroom
A Butterfly, a House, a Garden: Improvisation, transformation and play in making art together
26/5/2026
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Portal News
2026 Documentation Award: Orpheus in the Garden announced as first recipient
The Portal team is delighted to announce Orpheus in the Garden with two DEIS schools in Dublin as the first recipient of a 2026 Portal Documentation Award.
29/4/2026
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Guest Blogger
Blog 2: Deirdre O’Reilly, Visual Artist with Creativity in the Classroom
Discover how visual artist Deirdre O’Reilly brings creativity to life in the classroom through colour, curiosity and collaboration.
16/4/2026
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Guest Blogger
Blog 1: Liz McMahon, Visual Artist with Creativity in the Classroom
In a new guest blog series, Visual Artist Liz McMahon reflects on her 27 years of experience working on the Creativity in the Classroom programme.
30/3/2026
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Events
Mother Tongues Festival 2026 and Masterclass for Artists and Educators
Mother Tongues Festival comes to Tallaght on 20–21 February 2026 at Rua Red and The Civic.
26/1/2026