Events Archive: Families

Every great fantasy story starts somewhere, but where, and how, do you begin? Learn how to create your own fantasy world, from inventing heroes and villains to shaping your characters and plot.

We are delighted to host Bealtaine as they present a conversation and reading event for grandparents and their grandchildren with Marita Conlon McKenna and Sarah Webb.

Enjoy the world of classical music in a fun and accessible way with the totally unique style of this hilarious string quartet! A fantastic gig for all the family. Part of MusicTown 2016

The Ark is delighted to host the 2016 Animation Art Show, an art exhibition and auction in aid of Irish children's charities.

A fun and creative session with artist Jane Groves that introduces young children (Ages 2-4) to simple portraiture.

One of the first ever projects to take place in The Ark when we opened in 1995 was called 'Faces in The Windows', where photographs of children were displayed in the windows of the building to show the world who The Ark had been created for.

The Ark have invited some of Ireland's leading portrait artists to be part of 'Put Yourself in the Picture' and you could win the chance to be drawn by them! For Ages 7+

As Ireland looks back at its first 100 years as a nation, we are celebrating the children of today with a FREE arts programme. We invite children to come and create a portrait of themselves using photography, drawing and writing.

What does it mean to be a child in 2016? This special event to launch and introduce The Ark’s new Children’s Council, gives a voice to children from across Dublin and a platform to express their views and wishes for Ireland of the future.