Creative Schools | Scoileanna Ildánacha
Creative Schools brings to life our commitment to plan and provide for children and young people by supporting schools to understand and embrace creativity.
What is Creative Schools?
This two-year child-led programme enhances the creative potential of every pupil by stimulating curiosity, communication and collaboration. Since 2018, we have supported more than 1,000 schools to become Creative Schools.
The programme is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Education, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media and Creative Ireland. Creative Schools is part of the Creative Youth Plan.
Want to become a Creative School?
Applications to join the Creative Schools programme open each Spring for the following school year.
Resources for everyone involved
Whether you’re a school coordinator, Creative Associate or regional coordinator, we are here to help your Creative Schools journey.
Creative February | Fuadar Feabhra
Join us in a national celebration of creativity!
Each year, schools across Ireland are invited to take part in Creative February. It’s a celebration of art and creativity in schools with a focus on fun, festivities, imagination and innovation.
Our Creative Schools team
Mags Walsh
Programme Director
Sinéad Fraser
Manager
Lola Gaëtano
Officer
Anne O’Gorman
Manager
Maryellen Greene
Programme Manager
Rebecca Lam
Assistant
Grace Boon
Manager
Natalie Byrne
Officer
Pauline Cosgrove
Assistant
Get in touch
Contact our team with your questions about Creative Schools.
creativeschools@artscouncil.ie
General queries: +353 1 2336521
Creative Associate queries: +353 1 2336536
Schools and payment queries: +353 1 2336533