The Ark & Artists

Children deserve the very best art and culture. We encourage and resource artists to make outstanding and experimental art for children through properly supported and remunerated commissions, productions and professional development.

The Ark Artists Club

The Ark Artists Club

A new free membership scheme for professional artists of all disciplines who have an interest in work with or for children.

Artist Coffee Mornings @ The Ark

Artist Coffee Mornings @ The Ark

If you are an artist (of any discipline) who is interested in creating work with or for children, we invite you to pop in for a cuppa!

John Coolahan Early Years Artist Residency

John Coolahan Early Years Artist Residency

The Ark is delighted to introduce our new 12 month Early Years Artist Residency...

PUSH+ EU Project (2018-21)

PUSH+ EU Project (2018-21)

PUSH+ is a 3-year Creative Europe co-operation project where the Ark is joining 5 partners to explore new artistic ideas on key topics.

PUSH EU project (2016-18)

PUSH EU project (2016-18)

PUSH is an ambitious artist development project investing in the area of theatre and dance for young audiences...

The BIG BANG Project (EU)

The BIG BANG Project (EU)

The BIG BANG project is dedicated to enriching and broadening the quality of music currently on offer to children in Europe...