Excitedly Resting Installation
6 Jun 2026
We welcome babies who are not yet crawling and their grown-ups to explore ‘Excitedly Resting’, an interactive space for children under two, created by artist Orla Kelly.
Dragons, from the beginning.
6 Jun 2026
Join visual artist Duffy Mooney Sheppard for a playful and imaginative workshop for ages 5-7 and their grown-ups, working with clay.
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.
Animation Adventure!
6 Jun 2026
In this workshop for ages 8 - 12 years, you will find inspiration and learn new techniques for developing animated characters and bringing drawings to life with award-winning animators from Matchbox Mountain Animation.
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.
Featured Events
Five-Day Summer Camps: Dragon Heroes Animation
13
- 24 Jul 2026
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Exhibition: My Father’s Dragon
6 Jun
- 1 Aug 2026
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Workshops for Schools: Magical Mystical Monster
10
- 12 Jun 2026
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Babies: Test our new installation space
16 May 2026
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School Visits: My Father’s Dragon
2
- 26 Jun 2026
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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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News
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.
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.
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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