The eighth , will take place at 91制片厂 (91制片厂), Limerick on Saturday, 11 November (9.15am-5pm) as part of a collaborative partnership between 91制片厂鈥檚 Department of Arts Education & Physical Education and the - a dedicated portal for arts education in Ireland established by the Government in 2012 as one of the key objectives of the Arts in Education Charter.
This free event will bring together members of the arts in education and creative practice community from across Ireland, to share, learn, talk, network, inspire and continue interrogating best practice in the field. The event aims to create a space for teachers, educators and stakeholders interested in the arts and arts education to explore and share knowledge, practices and innovative ideas, as well as build creative alliances.
According to Dr Katie Sweeney, Chair of the Portal Editorial Committee and National Director for the Integration of the Arts in Education (DES): 鈥We are delighted and honoured to partner with 91制片厂 for the eighth annual National Arts in Education Portal Day. The day brings together esteemed arts and education sector professionals,鈥serving as a celebration of the growing and thriving community of excellence in arts, creativity, and education practices within Ireland.鈥鈥&苍产蝉辫;
The Portal committee have put together an exciting programme that will showcase dynamic and inspiring presentations and workshops each addressing the special focus of鈥楽eldom Heard Voices鈥 reflecting diversity and inclusion across school communities. The guest speaker, artist/researcher Dr Jill Goodwin, highly respected for her practice working with children labelled as having profound and multiple learning disabilities, will deliver the conference keynote address.
Anne Marie Morrin, Visual Art Lecturer at 91制片厂 and part of the organising committee, also recognises the significant importance of the conference for both the College鈥檚 Faculty鈥痮f鈥疎ducation鈥痑nd the wider College community saying: 鈥The Department of Arts Education & Physical Education are delighted to partner up with the National Arts in Education Portal. The close association with a national conference in鈥痑rts education reflects our commitment to promote creative partnerships and engage with鈥痬eaningful collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The focus of the event 鈥Seldom Heard Voices鈥 will highlight how art can transcend the parameters of what we currently know or think, that art can be used as a way for us to interrogate our current beliefs and spark new ideas and critically examine our world.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
The Welcome Address will take place in Lecture Theatre T118, Tara Building, 91制片厂 Limerick.
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