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.

Creative Hubs Summer Programme 2026

12 Jul - 15 Aug 2026

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.

Dream Big - New Plays from The Ark 2019 -2025

Celebrating thirty years of The Ark, Dream Big: New Plays from The Ark 2019–2025 brings together five plays commissioned by Ireland’s only children’s cultural centre.

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+.

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.

Teacher Summer Courses 2026

6 Jul - 14 Aug 2026

We are delighted to present these D.E.S. approved arts summer courses for primary school teachers. In partnership with Dublin West Education Centre.

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The Ark's first free visual arts exhibition specifically for babies

This summer welcome babies from birth to 24 months and their grown-ups to explore our interactive space created by artist Orla Kelly. Excitedly Resting is an immersive, sensory-rich installation inspired by the natural world, taking the form of a soft textile beautiful landscape that young children and their grown-ups to explore together.

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European Commission's Power of Together

The Ark is proud to be part of the European Commission's Power of Together campaign, celebrating the lasting impact of European investment in communities, culture and public spaces across Ireland.

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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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