News 19 March 2020
This is a challenging time for artists and communities alike. As the national development agency for collaborative arts we are taking steps to ensure we continue to offer supports. Here is some information and resources for artists. Resources/ Information: The Arts Council The Arts Council has announced that they will honour funding commitments made to…
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Artist in the Community Scheme
Update 30th March 2020:Due to Covid 19 and the resulting change to working practices, we are currently researching a new autumn date to host the Summer School on Collaborative Arts and Cultural Diversity. We will update you with the new date as soon as possible and adjust the callout and receipt of proposals accordingly. …
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Artist in the Community Scheme
Update 30th March 2020: Due to COVID-19, it is not possible to co-host the Create and Fire Station Artists’ Studios Artist Residency Award in June as planned and therefore we are necessarily exploring alternative dates. We will post an update when normal working frameworks have been re-established. Create and Fire Station Artists’ Studios Artist Residency Award Open…
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News 12 February 2020
Following the tremendous success of last year’s event in Waterford, artsandhealth.ie/ Waterford Healing Arts Trust, along with partners Create, Fingal County Council Arts Office, and Draíocht, is delighted to announce that Arts and Health Check Up Check In 2020 takes place at Draíocht in Blanchardstown, Dublin, on Thursday 23 April. The keynote speaker will be Dr Jenny Elliott, Artistic Director…
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News, Featured publication 10 February 2020
In our chaotic world of co-opted imagery, does art still have power? This provocation features on the dustjacket of Seeing Power, by writer and curator Nato Thompson, who throughout this book investigates the impact of this flood of imagery means for those committed to socially engaged art and activism. Thompson discusses the work of some…
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We Only Want The Earth
A4 Sounds in partnership with Create and Movement of Asylum Seekers Ireland (MASI) invite applications from artists who are seeking or have sought international protection in Ireland, for a four-month residency award as part of the We Only Want the Earth 2020 programme. The residency will run from May to August 2020. The residency opportunity…
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Creative Places: Tuam
News 23 January 2020
Create is proud to announce that we have been awarded the tender to manage the pilot programme of Creative Places Ireland, to take place in Tuam, Co Galway. Creative Places Ireland is a three-year pilot programme, led by the Arts Council, for communities around the country that have not previously had opportunities to benefit from…
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Artist in the Community Scheme
News 17 January 2020
Funded by the Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme Irish Aphasia Theatre (IAT) is a socially engaged theatre and arts and health company working in professional theatre, community and health settings. IAT uses theatre to artistically engage, train, facilitate and produce the work of participants who have cognitive, communication and physical disabilities. In particular,…
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Artist in the Community Scheme
Update 26th March 2020: Please note the following changes made to The Artist in the Community Scheme, by the Arts Council and Create in response to Covid19 Round one: Accepting Research and Development Awards ONLY. The deadline for the AIC Scheme has been extended from 30 March to 5.30pm, Monday 27 April 2020 In recognition…
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Artist in the Community Scheme
News 12 December 2019
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to look back on some highlights from 2019. None of our work would be possible without the support of our funders, the Arts Council, Dublin City Council, and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. We also wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all…
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Artist in the Community Scheme
News, Recipients 9 December 2019
Create is delighted to announce that Aisling Byrne has been awarded the Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme Bursary Award 2019: Collaborative Arts and Theatre. Byrne is a theatre artist with a practice in socially engaged & inclusive theatre making. Throughout the past decade she has predominantly collaborated with artists and arts participants with…
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Networking Day
News 2 December 2019
Tania Bruguera in conversation with Dr. Áine O’Brien Artist Tania Bruguera researches ways in which art can be applied to everyday political life; focusing on the transformation of social affect into political effectiveness. Her long-term projects have been intensive interventions on the institutional structure of collective memory, education and politics. Bruguera has been awarded…
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