The Ark is nominated in the AIB Better Ireland Programme.
The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children is
delighted to be one of the short-listed groups from AIB Dame Street Branch
through the Better Ireland Programme, the winners of which will be announced
in March.
The Ark works with a diverse range of Irish and international artists
to develop original, inspirational and playful programmes for children
so that they can extend their imaginations and horizons. The Ark aspires
to advocate and improve children’s rights to access cultural experiences regardless of ability,
location, ethnic or socio-economic background. The funding from the Better Ireland
Programme will go towards The Ark’s outreach programming.
Voting for the AIB Better Ireland Programme is now open by text or online at
www.betterireland.ie
(note
to vote for The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children you would click on the option The
Children's Cultural Centre Limited).
The branch will share out €10,000 between the three short listed projects
with first place receiving €5,000, second place €3,000 and third
place €2,000 that will be ranked in order by public votes cast over a four
week period from 15 February – 15 March 2010.The local community can simply
text DAME and A to 51303 (standard SMS rates apply) or vote
online at www.betterireland.ie,
choosing Dublin - Dame Street branch, and The Children’s Cultural
Centre Limited.
The award is part of AIB’s Better Ireland Programme which supports children
with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, children affected by drug
and alcohol abuse, homelessness or a lack of access to mainstream education due
to poverty and children suffering from terminal and chronic illnesses.
