A national event to explore and celebrate the inspiring world of youth arts practice in Ireland.

Hello John,

I'm delighted to invite you to the second annual SPARK Youth Arts Festival ([link removed]) , taking place from February 20th–24th 2023.

SPARK is a national event to explore, discuss and celebrate the inspiring world of youth arts practice in Ireland. Even if you've never considered including youth arts in your work with young people before John, this is your chance to take part and spark your interest in developing creative activities with young people and embedding youth arts practice in your work!
See full schedule of events >> ([link removed])

Event 1 – Monday 20th – Making a Difference: Impact and Youth Arts ([link removed])

Join us for the SPARK Youth Arts Festival launch 2023 as we invite guest speakers and participants to explore how youth arts can make a difference in young people’s lives. Register >> ([link removed])

Event 2 – Tuesday 21st – Youth Arts SPEAKS ([link removed])

Join us online to hear directly from young people about their experience of youth arts, the role creativity has played in their lives and their vision for youth arts in Ireland. Register >> ([link removed])

Event 3 – Wednesday 22nd – Community of Practice: Music ([link removed])

Join us in Dublin to explore inspiring music practice with young people in youth work, youth arts and non-formal education settings! Register >> ([link removed])

Event 4 – Thursday 23rd – The Creative Lens: Photography and Evaluation Workshop ([link removed])

This practical training workshop will explore photography as an exciting creative medium for engaging young people in youth work and youth arts settings. Register >> ([link removed])

Event 5 – Friday 24th – Youth Arts Showcase ([link removed])

Join us for an online celebration of youth arts projects happening around the country. Spark your interest in youth arts by hearing from some inspiring youth workers, young people, youth arts practitioners and artists! Register >> ([link removed])
Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about getting involved in SPARK Youth Arts Festival ([link removed]) this year. We would be delighted to hear from you!

All the best,

Rhona

Rhona Dunnett
National Youth Arts Programme Manager
National Youth Council of Ireland
3 Montague Street, Dublin 2

P.S. SPARK Mini-Grants for youth arts workshops ([link removed]) are also available, with a deadline of January 30th, 2023.

P.S. Please do share this email with your networks and contacts, we're looking forward to welcoming as wide a range of participants as possible at SPARK Youth Arts Festival ([link removed]) this year.

SPARK Youth Arts Festival is funded by The Arts Council and the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

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