Kids’ Own Launch St Cecilia’s Artist-In-Residence Video!

Unleashing Creativity through Artist Residency at St Cecilia’s School: Video Documentary Release

Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Portal Assistant (freelance, fixed term contract)

Kids’ Own is seeking an experienced individual to assist with elements of the Arts in Education Portal programme in 2024.

Complimentary Copies of Grow Up Strong and The Real Us Books and Teacher Resources Available Now!

Kids’ Own are happy to offer schools complimentary copies of our publications Grow Up Strong and The Real Us together with the accompanying learning resource.

 

 

Kids’ Own latest Project with the IPRT

We’re thrilled to announce our latest project, which provides a supportive space for children with a family member in prison to come together and embark on a meaningful creative journey alongside a Kids’ Own associate artist and writer.

Embracing Community and Creativity: The First Cranmore Seasonal Gathering

On the evening of January 31st, in the surrounding of  Cranmore Community Gardens, we welcomed friends, families, and community members to our first seasonal gathering

TADA! Opens at F.E McWilliam Gallery and Studio

TADA! and exhibition by children for children opened it’s doors on 17th February 2024 at F.E McWilliam Gallery and Studios in Banbridge, County Down.

Our Lives Our Voices Research Findings

 

We are very pleased to publish the findings from the Our Lives, Our Voices research by Dr Susan McDonnell and Dr Tamsin Cavaliero. Our Lives Our Voices is a Kids’ Own project with Traveller and Roma children and young people in Cork.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Launch of Two New Books by Roma and Traveller Children in Cork

We are thrilled to share all about the latest Kids’ Own book launch in Cork featuring two new remarkable book titles . Grow Up Strong by children from the Travelling community and The Real Us crafted by Roma children, took centre stage at Nano Nagle Place amidst a flurry of excitement and support.

Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Graphic Designer (part-time)

Kids’ Own is delighted to invite applications for the role of Graphic Designer (part-time) on a fixed-term basis for one year. This role is funded by the Arts Council Capacity Building Scheme.

Kids’ Own is a children’s arts organisation that prioritises meaningful collaboration between children and young people and professional artists through arts processes. We are also a publishing house, and Ireland’s only dedicated publisher of books by children. The in-house Graphic Designer will work closely with other team members to support the activities of Kids’ Own.
The specifications of the role are set out below.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO and Operations Manager, duties will include, but not be limited to:

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

Requisite skills
It is desired that the successful applicant would have:

Applications
To make an application, candidates should send a detailed cover letter outlining suitability and motivation for the role, along with a current CV to:
Ciara Gallagher, CEO and Creative Director, Kids’ Own: [email protected]
Deadline for applications is: 22nd February 2024.

Terms
This is a part-time role (2 days p/week) for a fixed term of one year.
Salary: €34,000 pro-rata
Shortlisting will apply.

Discover the Magic of Water, Soil, and Nature in Our Community Gardens!

As we bid farewell to the winter season of our Four Seasons In Our Garden project at the wonderful Community Garden in Cranmore, with our partners Cranmore Co-op, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey we’ve had exploring the wonders of water, soil, and the environment.

Kids’ Own Publishing Unveils Inspiring Books by Traveller and Roma Children in Cork Our Four Seasons in Cranmore project considers the power of water and intention Our Lives, Our Voices; Kid’s Own New Book Titles Have Arrived! Kids’ Own Celebrate World Children’s Day and Our Final Youth Advisory Group Session Kids’ Own Facilitate Creative Workshops at ATU Sligo

 

 

SMILY Sligo and Kids’ Own Collaborate on Empowering LGBTQ+ Video Project A Bright Light is Launched at The Model! Kids’ Own Project Four Seasons In Our Garden is Underway Welcoming Associate Writer Sarah O’Keeffe to Kids’ Own Kids’ Own Second Group Session with EPIC Youth Council : Art, Conversation and Engagement Explore Our Latest Publication; Compass of Change – Let Dignity Be Our Compass Kids’ Own receives €18K Movement for Good Award UN International Day for Eradication of Poverty “That’s Me” Book Launch at St. Cecilia’s School Celebrates Creative Expression of Children with Learning Disabilities St Cecila’s Teacher Triona O’Dowd Hill Visits Artist Andy Parson’s Studio Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group Strategises on Reaching More Children and Young People Young Advisory Group Session Four Our That’s Me Book Has Arrived! Kids’ Own seeks freelance Grant Writer (temporary) to assist with developing and writing funding applications. Kids’ Own Young Writers Group Comes To An End For Now! Youth Advisory Group – Creative Session Three! Starting School Returns for a New Generation of Little Learners on Their First Day Kids’ Own and EPIC New Book Project Early Years Pilot: Inspiring Minds in Sligo Town Early Years Pilot: Farmyard Miniworld, Ballintogher Kids’ Own New Title A Bright Light Arrives! Kids’ Own is part of new pilot programme: the Arts in Early Learning & Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) scheme Kids’ Own is a Recipient of the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund! Kids’ Own Young Advisory Group Session Two Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group is Underway! Love is Love Book Review by Robyn Watch our Children Who Foster Project’s Creative Stop-Motion Animations! New Artist in Residence Project with St Cecilia’s in Sligo Can’t Lose Cant is back in Stock! Dungarven Early Years Project Update Kids’ Own and Cruinniú na nÓg at Sligo Library Children Who Foster: Coming Soon! Join Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group! Arts for Everyone: St Cecelia’s Book is on the Way! Accessing the Arts: Research Findings from Dr Amy Hanna Young Writers Podcast Episode Five is here Young Writers Podcast Episode Four

 

 

 

Episode Three of our Young Writers Podcast has dropped!

 

 

Leah Russell announced as Researcher on our Early Years Project Episode Two of our Young Writers Podcast Tune in to our Young Writers Podcast Here’s The Tribe: An evaluation of our Young Writers Project Buoyant Anthology Book Launch Hearts and Minds Project – a creative exploration with Down Syndrome children Kids’ Own announce the launch of Buoyant!

 

 

Early Years Project in partnership with Dungarvan Traveller Community Health Project Classic Kids’ Own Titles return! Meet Our Marketing and Communications Officer : Lorna Golden Young Writers Prepare for an Exciting New Book Launch! Young Writers Group Book Pre-Launch Meeting in Derry Some Highlights from 2022! Reflections on Kids’ Own’s 25th Anniversary Conference Roundup Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Communications and Marketing Officer (part-time) “Blackberry Ink” Project Video marking UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty Kids’ Own 25th Anniversary Conference: Ticket Booking Now Open! Kids’ Own seeks researcher on play-based early years project Artist Sarah Lundy Reflects on Green Futures Project The Green Futures Project with Cranmore Co-Op UN Day for Eradication of Poverty 2022 Announcing Kids’ Own’s 25th Anniversary Conference: 25th November, the Model, Sligo New Kids’ Own Publication | Kind Hearts Children Who Foster Big Little Library Video Global Goals Week Tommy Flavin joins the Board of Kids’ Own Meeting our Arts in Education Portal Manager: Edel Doherty Culture Night Sligo 2022 A-Z Alphabet of Actions Foldout Publication Meet our Operations Manager: Emma Kavanagh Meet our Digital Marketing Officer: Katie Whelan “Right by Us” Project Video Kids’ Own “Love is Love” book radio Interview Meet our Project Manager: Lorna Kavanagh The Green Futures Project Kids’ Own Appoints New CEO and Creative Director Kids’ Own launches new book “Love is Love” by young people from Sligo and Leitrim Foldout Publication on A-Z Early Literacy Project coming soon!

Opportunity: Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal

Kids’ Own is delighted to invite applications for the role of Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal (part-time).

Reporting to the Kids’ Own CEO, the Project Manager will work very closely with other members of the Kids’ Own team and the Arts in Education Portal Editorial Committee to manage the Arts In Education Portal (www.artsineducation.ie)

This is a very exciting opportunity for a dynamic community-minded individual with excellent digital skills and event management skills combined to lead the management of the Arts in Education Portal as it enters into a new phase of strategic development.

Launched in 2015, the Arts in Education Portal is the key national digital resource of arts and education practice in Ireland. The ethos for the Portal is about building a community of practice within arts and creativity in education, and providing a space—both online and offline—where artists and teachers can be supported and inspired. It provides a platform through which good collaboration practice in arts-in-education and arts education will be supported, developed and enhanced.

The specifications of the role are set out below.

 

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Arts in Education Portal, including but not limited to:

 

 

The successful applicant will have:

 

 

Desirable:

 

Terms of contract:

This is a part-time post (3 days p/week). An initial contract of 9 months will be offered, subject to extension. There will be a probationary period of 6 weeks.

Annual remuneration: €33,000–35,000 DOE. (pro-rata)

Applications:

Candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to Kids’ Own Creative Director,

Ciara Gallagher at: [email protected] by Weds 13th July, 5pm

Creative workshops

We were delighted to facilitate some creative workshops with young people who are active with Down Syndrome Sligo, Mayo and Leitrim this May.

Community Publishing Initiative

We have spent a fantastic few days engaging with schools in Dublin to make books. This project with school children took part in Coolock, Cabra and Ballyfermot libraries.

Young Writers’ Podcast!

We are delighted to announce that our Young Writers’ Group is currently producing a podcast!

Teacher – Artist Partnership (TAP) Special Initiative videos

We are delighted to launch a video series developed as part of a special initiative created in partnership with the Teacher-Artist Partnership (TAP) Programme.

Deadline Extension: Digital Marketing Officer (part-time)

Kids’ Own is delighted to invite applications for the role of Digital Marketing Officer (part-time).

The Digital Marketing Officer will work closely with other team members to support the marketing activities of Kids’ Own.

The specifications of the role are set out below.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Digital Content Manager and CEO, duties will include, but not be limited to:

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

Requisite skills

It is desired that the successful applicant would have:

 

Applications

To make an application, candidates should send a detailed cover letter outlining suitability and motivation for the role, along with a current CV to:

Jo Holmwood, Creative Director, Kids’ Own: [email protected]

Deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Terms

This is a part-time role (3 days p/week) with an initial contract of 9 months, with a view to extension.

Salary: €30,000 (pro-rata)

Liz Coman joins the Board of Kids’ Own

Our most recent appointment to the Kids’ Own Board is Liz Coman, who joined at the end of 2021. We are delighted to have Liz join our Board and contribute her skills and expertise to our organisation.

Liz Coman is an Assistant Arts Officer with Dublin City Council and a Visual Arts Education Curator. Liz has a Masters in History of Art and in Museum Studies, with a focus on public programming. She has led trainings in enquiry led approaches to mediating artwork for visual art facilitators in The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, The National Gallery of Ireland, and The Turner Prize, Derry and offers ongoing mentorship for individual artists and educators. She is a certified Visual Thinking Strategies facilitator with VTS/USA and has completed training to coaching level. She is responsible for leading two Strategic Partnership Erasmus+ projects for Dublin City Council – Permission to Wonder – testing the VTS training pathway with educators in classrooms and gallery settings in six partner countries – and – Looking to Understand Inclusion – testing how image selection can support social inclusion practices in classrooms, galleries and local communities. Liz is writer of the first Arts, Education and Learning Policy for Dublin City Council and through her work at the arts office, she designs and evaluates supports for artists – including awards, bursaries and studio spaces. A key aspect of her role is to grow resources through strategic partnerships and budget management by being alert to funding opportunities based on an extensive knowledge of local, national and international funding infrastructure.

Job Opportunity: Kids’ Own seeks Project Manager (part-time)

Kids’ Own has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead on the ongoing delivery of our collaborative initiatives with children and young people.

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