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Opportunities
The Ark presents Kit & Caboodle digital resource for teachers
The Ark presents Kit & Caboodle - a brand new FREE digital resource for teachers surrounding the visual art curriculum, designed and presented by The Ark and Dr. Lucy Hill
20/1/2025
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Sector/Policy
The Ark announced as DCU Artists in Residence 24/25
The Ark were selected as Young People, Children, and Education (YPCE) Artists in Residence for the academic year 2024/'25 at DCU Institute of Education, funded by The Arts Council.
17/12/2024
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Guest Blogger
Blog 4 – Dr Jo Lewis, Artist & Arts Council YPCE bursary recipient
In the fourth blog in the series from artist Jo Lewis, Jo explores how to engage children in the climate crisis through understanding ecology through an art practice.
26/11/2024
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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: Cork Children’s Book Festival invites primary schools to meet The Brothers McLeod
Cork County Council are delighted to announce a free online event for primary schools as part of the Cork Children's Book Festival. Pupils ages 8 to 10 years are invited to join The Brothers McLeod.
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.
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.
28/8/2024