Kildare County Council Arts Service

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will the artist deliver only one workshop per day?
• No. As the programme names implies you have the services of an artist for the whole school day. So typically if an artist’s workshop lasts for 1hr. they probably can work with four different class groupings. With a two hour workshop probably two class groupings.
Will artists have special requirements?
• Schools are asked to make available the usual art materials for visual art workshops i.e. A4 paper, pencils, markers, scissors. Individual artists will supply specialist materials / equipment and the Arts Service will advise schools of any additional materials they need to make available on the day such as glue sticks, tissue / crepe paper etc. when the booking is confirmed
• Drama / Music / Dance workshops will require large clear spaces where possible. And, the children should wear comfortable clothing P.E. gear for example. Trainers are acceptable shoes to wear for dance but definitely no hard shoes
Why is the subsidy confined to only one day  per school?
• Because of budgetary constraints we want to make the programme available to as many schools as possible
How do I make a booking?
• Complete and return the official application form …… stating your workshop choice in order of preference and suggested dates
• As the point of contact the Arts Service will liaise between artist and school to agree on a booking
• Once a date is agreed the Arts Service will confirm it in writing including contact details for the artist concerned. This will enable direct contact between artist and school to agree a breakdown of the day i.e. any agreed themes topics to be explored, age’s and numbers in class groupings etc.
How do I claim the subsidy?
• You will receive an evaluation form from the Arts Service. When your workshop has taken place, complete and return the form to the arts service. Then allow up to 28 days for receipt of a Kildare County Council Cheque