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TRAINING & EVENTS
The Legal & Business Aspects of Animation 2026 I Lunch & Learn Session #3 of 6 | Frame by Frame: AI updates, rights, risks and best practice
This course has closed. Dates Location Cost Tuesday 8th September, 1 – 2pm Online Free This is the third session in this series of lunch-and-learns, and it will cover the growing opportunity in Irish–Australian screen co-productions. After each session there will be an opportunity to apply for a limited number of subsidised 1:1 mentoring sessions…
Expression of Interest | Presenting With Impact in partnership with The Abbey Theatre | September/October/November 2026
Start Date Duration Cost Max Participant Numbers Sept, Oct or Nov 1 day €280 10 Overview We are accepting expressions of interest from people who are interested in participating on this course. Are you a creative professional who wants to improve your presentation skills in the workplace? Have you always dreamed of treading the boards…
The Legal & Business Aspects of Animation 2026 I Lunch & Learn Session #2 of 6 | The Growing Opportunity in Irish–Australian Screen Co-Productions
This course has closed. Dates Location Cost Wednesday, August 19th, 1 – 2pm Online Free This is the second session in this series of lunch-and-learns, and it will cover the growing opportunity in Irish–Australian screen co-productions. After each session there will be an opportunity to apply for a limited number of subsidised 1:1 mentoring sessions…
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Announcement of Digital Arts Mentorship Scheme Recipients 2025
We are pleased to announce the 8 Mentor and 8 Mentee recipients of the 2025 Digital Arts Mentorship Scheme. THE DIGITAL ARTS MENTORSHIP SCHEME was born out of the Arts Council’s Digital Arts Policy 2023-2025. The policy highlights the urgent need to develop capacity both across the broader arts sector and within the Arts Council…
DIGITAL ARTS MENTORSHIP SCHEME 2025
Mentorship Dates: October 1st 2025 – Feb 28th 2026 Application Deadline: September 8th, 4 pm Duration: 5 Months Award: €1500 per Mentor and €1500 per Mentee Maximum number of Mentees/Mentors: 8 Mentees + 8 Mentors ABOUT THE FUNDING THE DIGITAL ARTS MENTORSHIP SCHEME was born out of the Arts Council’s Digital Arts Policy 2023-2025. The…
Bridging the Skills Gap in Ireland’s Creative Industries
In May 2025, we brought together professionals from across Ireland’s creative sectors to ask one big question: where do we feel the biggest skills gaps are right now? This document captures the answers. From education and mentorship to AI integration, inclusion, and cross-sector collaboration, the roundtable discussions offer rich insight into the real challenges creatives…
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