That’s a wrap on another fantastic cycle of The Ark Children’s Council, which also marks it's 10th birthday! On 20 June 2026, we had a big party with council members old and new to celebrate. Let’s hear from the members themselves on what the Children’s Council means to them on it's 10 year Anniversary.
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.
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.
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.
Circus artist Fadi Zmorrod and dance artist Juliet Zmorrod finished their 8 weeks residency in an IPAS Reception Centre.
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.
