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AI FOMO? Why cool heads are needed in the arts
Speakers at a recent conference took a critical stance amid pressures for those in the arts and cultural sectors to…
LEGO has therapeutic benefits, here is how to access them
How to get the most out of LEGO's therapeutic benefits as an adult, with children and through LEGO-based therapy.
Do you know the first female professional artists in Western history?
Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Aguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi sustained rewarding artistic practices with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Repositioning: teaching and learning in the visual arts
The fifth National Visual Art Education Conference (NVAEC) saw teachers, artists and curators gathering to share ideas, inspire each other…
10 tips for combining work and study in the arts
Be realistic and get organised. From timeboxing to flexible jobs, these ideas will help you find balance and reduce the…
Creativity begins at home? Families in support of artistic growth
How does the influence of creative parents affect a child as they grow? We take a look at three distinct…
AI is now accessible to everyone: three things parents should teach their kids – and themselves
We're all learning how to use AI on the fly, but kids especially must learn the risks as well as…
So you want my arts job: physical comedy and clown teacher
Drawing from over 20 years' experience, Clare Bartholomew divulges what it means to be a physical comedy and clown teacher.
How to find your sweet spot with social media
Balancing the needs for inner peace with audience development is an ongoing struggle for artists and creatives. Here are some…
Setting in motion: what Ireland’s basic income pilot could mean
The success of the national campaign that established Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme offers a range of…