How to Catch a Star
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- 30 Dec 2025
Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.
Help Us Keep Dreaming Big!
For the past 30 years, The Ark has been a place to make and share fun and ambitious art, for, by, with and about children. Now, as we celebrate our 30th birthday, we need your help to dream big for the next 30 years!
Summer Exhibition: Voyages
7 Jun
- 23 Aug 2025
Voyages is a playful, inclusive exhibition curated by children, for children (and the young at heart!).
Creative Hubs Summer Programme 2025
1 Jul
- 15 Aug 2025
As part of the Children's Art in Libraries Creative Hubs Summer Programme, we have created a series of creative events that will keep all the family entertained!
Creative Hubs is a Dublin City Council Arts Office and Libraries initiative delivered by The Ark.
News
The Ark Turns 30 Years Young!
We marked our 30th birthday in style this past weekend! The building was packed with children, families, artists, alumni and supporters to honour three decades of excellent work and cultural experiences made for, by, with and about children.
Discover The Ark at a Broadband Connection Point near you this summer!
This summer, with support from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, The Ark continues to bring arts and cultural activities to children around the country via their local Broadband Connection Points.
The Launch of the ‘Principles for Engaging in the Arts: A Guide for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Settings’ at The Ark
"Children need somewhere like this, where no matter what they say, what they wear, what the colour of their skin is, they will be respected" - Minister O Donovan speaking about The Ark.
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