The Ark, Dublin. Documenting Early Years Arts Practice 2013
Created in response to the Arts Councils brief, The Ark was awarded a grant to document it's works with Early Years audiences to inform the development of an Arts Council Policy on Early Childhood Arts development in Ireland and to document and disseminate examples of good practice in this area through our early years programming at The Ark. Artists Thomas Johnston [music], Joanna Parkes [drama] and Orla Kelly [visual arts] led workshops at The Ark in early 2013, during these programmes we interviewed the artists' response to the work in terms of impact, experience and a critique of their own practice. The documentation also focused on the process, methods, interactions and collaborations employed by artists delivering the work. Children, parents and teachers also participated in the filming. The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more.
Created in response to the Arts Councils brief, The Ark was awarded a grant to document it's works with Early Years audiences to inform the development of an Arts Council Policy on Early Childhood Arts development in Ireland and to document and disseminate examples of good practice in this area through our early years programming at The Ark. Artists Thomas Johnston [music], Joanna Parkes [drama] and Orla Kelly [visual arts] led workshops at The Ark in early 2013, during these programmes we interviewed the artists' response to the work in terms of impact, experience and a critique of their own practice. The documentation also focused on the process, methods, interactions and collaborations employed by artists delivering the work. Children, parents and teachers also participated in the filming. The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more.