Creative Schools 2026 is Open for Applications

Creative Schools 2026: Creative Ireland Programme
Closing date: 30 April 2026

Your School Could Be a Creative School!

Creative Schools 2026 is open for applications from Tuesday 24th February 2026 until Monday 30th April 2026. Creative Schools Supports primary and post-primary schools and Youthreach centres across Ireland to put arts and creativity at the hears of children’s and young people’s lives. Schools and Youthreach centres that join the programme take part in a two-year guided journey to develop a Creative Schools Plan unique to their own school, and to put it into action. Children and young people’s involvement in planning, decision-making and reflection is central to the journey.

For more information on the award and how to apply,  frequently asked questions and dates of online information clinics, please see :

Schools Hub | The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon 

Creative Schools is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child. Creative Schools is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Education and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.