Professional Development Programme

The third session in our Professional Development Programme took place at Wexford Arts Center last Thursday and was another dynamic and insightful day. Artlinks supported this day and it was interesting to make links with the organisation as well as with artists from the five counties. Artlinks is a partnership programme between the arts offices of five counties in the south east of Ireland.

Some very interesting conversations emerged from the focus groups in the afternoon which will prove very constructive information and feedback for Practice.ie research. Reports from the day will be available online shortly.

We look forward to developing the programme further in 2009 and meeting more artists throughout the island of Ireland. We will be confirming dates and venues shortly.

Reports from previous Professional Development participants:

The aim of this Professional Development programme is to enhance, validate and support artists` practice working with children and young people. The focus is to provide space for artists to share, learn and critique current practice working with children and young people. The day included artists` presentations, focus groups, hands-on activities and a chaired discussion.