June 2024
Exhibition: The Beautiful Beasts
Free Entry! Visit the weird and wonderful collection of animal sculptures at The Beautiful Beasts exhibition. Amongst the quirky, lovable animals you will find a flying horse, a tortoise with a secret story and a toucan in disguise! Created by leading Irish and international artists from materials ranging from bronze, woods, ceramics, steel and stone.
Audio-described Exhibition Touch Tours - The Beautiful Beasts
As part of Cruinniú na nÓg at The Ark this year, we are delighted to welcome Bríd Ní Ghruagáin back to deliver tailored touch tours of The Beautiful Beasts designed for children aged 4-12 with additional sensory needs or access requirements.
Summer CPD for Teachers: The Magic of Everyday Materials in the Early Years Classroom
This course reinforces the value of art for young children in the primary school and early years contexts and provides teachers with increased knowledge, skill, and confidence in implementing and documenting their own learning and creative practice in the classroom.
Summer Streaming for Broadband Connection Points
In 2024, for participating Broadband Connection Points, The Ark is streaming a bold new adaption for children aged 8+ by author Anna Carey of her first historical novel, The Making of Mollie as well as The Race by Marc Brew, an exciting dance piece for children aged 4+.