National Arts in Education Portal Day 2025
The National Arts in Education Portal Day 2025 is taking place on 8th November 2025 at Trinity University Dublin.
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Latest news on event:
We are delighted to welcome Keynote Speaker Professor John Johnston, UNESCO Chair of issues-based arts education at ArtEZ University of the Arts in the Netherlands. Some highlights include talks from our 2025 Portal Documentation recipients including The Circus, with St Mary’s Special School with Vocalist Deirdre Shannon, Art Teacher Ina Olohan and Teacher Siobhán Doughty; a creative workshop: XR Drawing & Sculpting for Creative Practice, Education and Youth Engagement, with Creative Technologist Barry “Hawkie” Haughey; and a presentation: From Harmonic to Chorus: Amplifying Student Voice through Creative STEAM Engagement, with Dr. Sharon Shannon and Writer - Researcher Adam Breen.
Overview:
Are you an artist, teacher, academic or arts educator with something inspiring to share? If you would like to be part of our 10th annual National Arts in Education Portal Day happening on Saturday, 8th November 2025 in TU Dublin, we want to hear from you!
The Arts in Education Portal Editorial Committee invites proposals from individuals and organisations interested in delivering engaging and dynamic presentations and workshops. Whether you’re sharing creative techniques, innovative approaches or thought-provoking insights – we would love to hear your perspective. This year, the Portal Day will continue the special focus of ‘Amplifying All Voices’. Find out more here
Criteria for selection of proposals:
The Arts in Education Portal Editorial Committee welcomes submissions of proposals for presentations and workshops that represent:
- Dynamic approaches
- New ways of working
- Presentations/ workshops that include children’s voices
- Work that represents a commitment to excellence
- Strong aesthetic and/or educational outcomes
How to apply:
Proposals should be submitted using Google Forms, click on links below to access the forms.
Submit a presentation proposal via Google Form
Submit a creative workshop proposal via Google Form
The deadline for submission of proposals is 5pm, Wednesday 10th September.
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