Exhibition: My Father’s Dragon

6 Jun - 1 Aug 2026

An exhibition for all the family to journey into the magical world of My Father's Dragon.

Five-Day Summer Camps: Dragon Heroes Animation

13 - 24 Jul 2026

Step into a world of dragons, adventure, and imagination at The Ark this summer, for ages 9+.

Babies: Test our new installation space

16 May 2026

We welcome babies and their grown-ups to explore an interactive space in the process of being created for children under two, by artist Orla Kelly. This baby space installation is supported by Cruinniú na nÓg.

Visual Arts Workshops: Creatures of Shadow Island

7 - 14 Jul 2026

Join visual artist Laura Whelan for a fun creative workshop inspired by the My Father’s Dragon exhibition, the silhouette images of Lotte Reiniger, and the scissors-and-paper drawing style of Henri Matisse.

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Teacher Summer Course: The Magic of Everyday Materials in the Early Years Classroom

6 - 10 Jul 2026

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The Ark's DCU CYPA Residency RoundUp

That's a wrap on our CYPA Residency at Dublin City University! The Ark were Children and Young People’s Arts (CYPA) Artists in Residence at Dublin City University from 2024-2026, funded by The Arts Council.

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That's a wrap on our Early Years Residency at an IPAS Reception Centre

Circus artist Fadi Zmorrod and dance artist Juliet Zmorrod finished their 8 weeks residency in an IPAS Reception Centre.

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Callout to Children - Have your say on the creation of a new artwork!

The Ark invites children aged 8 – 12 years to take part in a very special project to advise on the creation of a new artwork for the new Children’s Hospital.

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Five-Day Summer Camps: Dragon Heroes Animation