The Arts Council is inviting all schools across Ireland to get involved in their first-ever Creative February initiative, a celebration of art and creativity in schools with a focus on fun, festivities, imagination and innovation, running from the 1st to the 29th of February.
An extension of the popular Creative Schools initiative, Creative February aims to celebrate Irish schools as creative places, with children and young people will encouraged to 'make, see and do'.
Every school, from primary to secondary to alternative setting, is eligible to take part. The underlying theme for Creative February is Spring - from new growth to the seeds of inspiration - with the intention to encourage students and school communities to reflect on where creativity begins in young lives, and how it can grow and flourish.
Creative February - suggested activities
Make any style of art you choose – paint, draw, dance, knit, design, sculpt, code
See art - Visit a museum or gallery, attend a theatre or spoken word performances, dance shows, music gigs, or see architecture and local art in your town or city!
Do a creative project - as a team, as a class or as a school
"a fantastic opportunity to nurture & celebrate the many ways in which schools & school communities embrace creativity" @MaureenKennell5
— The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon (@artscouncil_ie) January 22, 2024
This year is the 1st year of #CreativeFebruary! We're inviting every school to join us celebrating creativity!
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To offer inspiration and motivation, the Arts Council will host a series of online workshops in collaboration with Monaghan Education Centre and Wexford Education Support Centre.
These workshops will be divided, half will be catering for school staff and teachers, with the remainder dedicated to students.
Find out more about Creative February here.
