New family-friendly play celebrates neurodivergence and promotes autism acceptance
A new play for young people and families by autistic Irish theatre-maker Jody O’Neill (What I (Don’t) Know About Autism) seeks to celebrate the capacity and creativity inherent in autistic identity and promote autism acceptance. Titled Grace, the play will be jointly presented by Graffiti Theatre Company and Once Off Productions at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. It will run for three consecutive days, from 27th to 29th September 2024.
Artists and arts workers from minoritised groups subjected to discrimination and harmful behaviours in their workplaces, ‘Safe to Create’ research finds
Disabled, LGBTQIA+, and ethnically diverse artists and arts workers are experiencing discrimination, exclusion, and other harmful behaviours and challenging conditions in Ireland’s arts and creative sector. That’s according to a new report published by Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) as part of the ‘Safe to Create’ programme.
Goethe-Institut issues open call for Studio Quantum artist-in-residence programme
The Goethe-Institut Irland has issued an open call for applications for its international Studio Quantum artist-in-residence programme. Artists based in Ireland and seven additional participating countries are invited to submit their applications to take part in the programme before the application deadline on 11th February 2024.
New research highlights importance of vibrant creative economy for Dún Laoghaire
The growth of Dún Laoghaire’s creative economy could be significantly boosted by the provision of dedicated spaces for creative activity and exchange, including a ‘creative hub’; an increased presence for IADT in the town centre; and by targeted business and career supports for creative entrepreneurs. These are among the key findings of a new interdisciplinary research initiative undertaken by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Economic Development Unit and Arts Office, together with the Public Design Lab at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT).
Goethe-Institut announces public event on quantum technologies
The Goethe-Institut Irland has announced details of ‘Entangled’, a public event hosted by the institute on 7th December 2022, which will shine a light on the current landscape of quantum computing and examine the relationship between quantum technologies and the arts.