Arts in Education

The Arts in Education Programmes of Kildare County Council Arts Service includes, but is not limited to:

• If I had an Artist for A Day: innovative and active workshops for primary schools delivered by 'working artists' in visual art, dance, drama and music.
• Laban In Practice In Dance in Education: Approved by the Dept. of Education, a summer course for primary teachers exploring creative approaches to curriculum delivery including ICT, with emphasis on the artistic, cultural and expressive dimension of movement.
• Platform 4 Recording Project in Leixlip Library: professional recording studios and mentoring for young and emerging musicians.
• Transition Year Programme: Sound Engineering opportunities in Leixlip studios.
• Kildare County Council’s Municipal Art Collection: Resource material for Leaving Certificate Art History relating to the Municipal Collection.
• Mentoring Service for education providers regarding arts programming options.
• Public Art in Education: gives students opportunity to engage with the best in contemporary art in their public realm, and explore and investigate local artworks and artists through our website, workshops, site visits and projects.

For further information on any of these programmes, or to discuss possibilities for future programmes please contact us.