Congratulations to alll involved in the Storytelling through Weaving project led by artist Lucy Hyland, supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon #AICScheme , managed by Create. Read the case study here:

We're thrilled to have been funded by Irish Foreign Ministry and looking forward to facilitating a new cross-border initiative with our partner Arts Ekta to connect, upskill and commission socially-engaged artists from diverse backgrounds. Keep an eye on our website for more info to come!

Creative Places Athy Connect and Gather Award will support proposals to open up a third space for discussion and collaboration by working with the community of Athy in a participatory, inclusive process that embraces the ‘everyday’. Closing 21 May. submit.link/2zu

Really interesting and FREE training offered by Irish Hospice Foundation - exploring the many roles of arts and culture in contemporary dying, grief and bereavement. For professionals in the arts and health who work with, or are interested in working with, people who have experienced loss:

'The Ireland We Dreamed Of brings the audience through a series of unsettling dreamscapes.. [exploring] what it was like to live with the unbearable weight of self-denial, how silence seeped into our homes, and the bravery it took to break out from this world of secrets.'

This Friday, visit Studio 468, South Circular Rd Dublin for an open studio event with artist in residence Patricia McCann, showcasing her work with flower sellers of Grafton st. R&D supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Artist in the Community Scheme, managed by Create. Common Ground in The Lodge

Closing this Friday: Are you a Traveller interested in the arts and helping to promote Traveller participation in the arts in Ireland? Pavee Point seek a Traveller Arts and Culture Worker - check it out:

Open Call: Creative Production Support Scheme

Promenade are seeking 5 artists or companies to apply to receive producing, production and artistic supports from the Promenade team and a range of outside experts and partners during 2024 and 2025. buff.ly/3UbxMov

Climate change is a systemic set of predicaments, requiring multiple disciplines to work together. We are delighted to announce ‘Making Odd-Kin’ a workshop with artists LennonTaylor, hosted by the KinShip project, Cork. 7 June, apply by 14 May - info:
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Thinking of applying to the #AICScheme Mentoring Award? Join us for an info session with John Conway, Artist Mentor Panel member, on the 17th April, 2-4pm. Online and free of charge, though booking is necessary:
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The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

New publication alert! Thanks to our colleagues at NCAD's new MA/ MFA Art in Social Action as well as Social Practice CUNY for contributing to Create News #35, Art and Social Action: International education in collaborative and socially engaged art
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📣 WE ARE RECRUITING! 📣

LADA is seeking new leadership to build on its 25-year history and powerful legacy.

You can find the job pack here: tinyurl.com/yc7s54xs

Closing next Monday - apply now for the Create and Counterpoints Arts Summer School on Collaborative Practice and Social Change (10-15 June 2024). Full details and application on our website.

Great opportunity here for a Kilkenny-based artist to support their practice, including to engage a mentor, coach, attend a course or retreat:

🚨 I am delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Communities Integration Fund.

💴 This fund will see €500,000 made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of migrants

✍️ Applications here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

A reminder that our Come and Ask Questions Session takes place tomorrow (April 9) on Zoom from 12 to 1pm.

To sign up or learn more about our applicant supports available for Arts and Disability Connect, visit buff.ly/3PQd1fp