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Culture Crush 2025: Reflections on a Day of Voice and Creative Expression
https://vimeo.com/1146545769?fl=ip&fe=ec Last month, we wrapped up Culture Crush 2025, a one-day event that explored the power, complexity, and beauty of both our individual and our collective voices. With an exceptional…
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…
Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale for Culture Crush 2025
We're delighted to announce that early bird passes for Culture Crush 2025 are now available to purchase on Eventbrite. Secure your place at Ireland's premier gathering for cultural and creative…
Screen Industry Leaders Unite for All-Island Virtual Production Initiative
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, the National Talent Academy for VFX, and Northern Ireland Screen, is proud to announce the Virtual Production All-Island Initiative…
Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship 2025: Participants and Host Studios Announced
Fourteen trainees to receive on-the-job training and mentoring from leading Irish animation, games and VFX studios. Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, in collaboration with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, The National Talent…
Expanded Freelancer’s Toolkit Launches with Key Tax Updates and Support for Creative Professionals
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet (CCIS) is proud to relaunch the Freelancer’s Toolkit: a fully updated, expanded online resource for Ireland’s freelance workforce. Originally launched in 2021 to support freelancers…
New Report Highlights Skills Development Opportunities in Ireland’s Cultural and Creative Sector
A significant report, Skills Challenges in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Cultural Events Sectors, published today, has highlighted the need to upskill people working in Ireland’s visual arts, performing…
Reflections on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on an incredible year of progress, innovation, and collaboration for Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet (CCIS). In our…
Culture Crush 2024: Reflections on a day of inspiration, connection and collaboration
Last week, we wrapped up Culture Crush 2024, a one-day event that explored the intricacies, challenges, and beauty of collaboration. With a diverse line-up of speakers, performers, and panellists, the…
Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship 2024: Round 2 Participants and Host Studios Announced
Nine trainees to receive on-the-job training and mentoring from leading Irish animation and VFX studios. Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are delighted to announce the Animation,…