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Artist's Blogs

21.02.2020

In the Grand Schema of Things - Artist Blog by Joanna Parkes

The Ark's Early Years Artist in Residence, Joanna Parkes, explains how the travel and training element of her residency introduced her to a new mentor, and the concept of schema when supporting children’s physical development through drama and play.

Joanna Parkes The John Coolahan Early Years Artist In Residence 2019 At The Ark
22.03.2019

Connections! Artist’s Blog - Lucy Hill - March 2019

As her year as The Ark's inaugral John Coolahan Early Years Artist in Residence comes to an end, artist Lucy Hill reflects on her recent Seedlings Early Years visual art workshops
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21.06.2018

Artist’s Blog - Jackie Maguire - Summer Term 2018

Musician and artist Jackie Maguire reflects upon her experience working with The Ark and collaborating on our 'Beats and Rhythms from Around the World' programme.

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17.12.2016

Artist’s Blog: Riona Sally Hartman – Nomad 2024

Musician Riona Sally Hartman reflects on her experience working with The Ark on Nomad, an in-school music workshop and performance programme in partnership with the Community Foundation.

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Artist Blog: Joanna Parkes on being a part of The Ark's DCU Artist Residency 2024/25

Artist’s Blog: Ríona Sally Hartman – Nomad 2024

Monica Muñoz Artist's Blog: Supporting Movement and Connection

Artist Blog: Marvellous Stuff Neighbourhood Project with Lucy Hill

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