Kids’ Own and Ecclesiastical Insurance Celebrate Special Recognition at Business to Arts Awards

Kids’ Own and Ecclesiastical Insurance received Special Judges’ Recognition at the Business to Arts Awards for their work on the St Cecilia’s School project, promoting creative expression among children with learning disabilities.

Cranmore Community Garden Project Nears Completion with Creative, Sustainable Sessions

As the “Four Seasons In Our Garden” project nears its final sessions, Cranmore Community Garden continues to foster environmental awareness, with creative, sustainable cooking using garden-grown produce.

Kids’ Own Seek Researcher for Early Years Creative Play and Arts Study

Kids’ Own is seeking a researcher to explore the potential for creative play through meaningful arts engagement with early years Traveller children and their families.

Wild Stories: Kids’ Own Workshops at Tread Softly

Kids’ Own’s Wild Stories Workshops at the Tread Softly Festival inspired children to explore their creativity through art, nature, and storytelling across Sligo.

Welcome to Ukrainian Poet Olha Matso for New Book Project

Kids’ Own is excited to collaborate with Ukrainian poet Olha Matso on a new book project that brings together Irish and Ukrainian children to create a multilingual book celebrating cultural diversity and creativity.

Kids’ Own New Project Brings Together Ukrainian and Local Children

Ukrainian poet Olha Matso, artist Sharon Kelly, and writers Mary Branley and Jo Holmwood led a two-week art project in Bundoran, uniting Ukrainian and local children through creative collaboration.

Tread Softly Wild Stories Workshop in Aughris

Kids’ Own hosted the Wild Stories workshop in Aughris as part of the Tread Softly Festival, where children explored creativity inspired by nature’s treasures despite the wild weather.

Four Seasons in Our Garden Book Design Underway!

Lorna Kavanagh and Vanya Lambrecht-Ward are sorting through the incredible artwork from the Four Seasons in Our Garden project, marking the next step towards creating a stunning book.

Kids’ Own invites applications for the role of Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal (part-time)

Kids’ Own is hiring a part-time Project Manager for the Arts in Education Portal to lead content management, digital marketing, and event coordination.

Wild Stories at Tread Softly Festival

Kids’ Own host two workshop sessions as part of the Tread Softly Festival.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Charley Barley and All His Friends

Hear all about Charlie Barley and All His Friends celebrations, featuring speeches from special guests and showcasing the book’s cultural significance.

Waterford Artist Collaborates with Kids’ Own on Respond Project

Explore Cúan’s collaboration with Kids’ Own on the Respond project, highlighting their impact and creativity

TADA! Exhibition Moves to Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre

TADA! moves into its new home for August

Kids’ Own Celebrates Shortlisting for Business to Arts Awards! Kids’ Own Celebrates Charlie Barley and All His Friends Kids’ Own Partners with Sligo Children’s Community Garden for Rainwater Workshops

Kids’ Own Partners with Sligo Children’s Community Garden for Intergenerational Workshops with a focus on rainwater and its importance.

A Way to Thrive: Kids’ Own’s TAP+ Programme Publication

Kids’ Own is excited to present a special publication, A Way To Thrive, that highlights the incredible work of seven class groups and seven teacher-artist pairs from the Teacher Artist Partnership (TAP) programme during 2020-21.

New Book Project with Children from Ukrainian, Irish, and other cultures in Donegal!

Join Kids’ Own this summer for a unique workshop where you can help create a special book celebrating Ukrainian, Irish, and other cultures!

TADA! Exhibition and Shared Island Project: Creative Workshops Unite Ballina and Banbridge Kids’ Own and Respond to Launch Creative Book Project in Waterford

 

Kids’ Own and Respond are launching a new book project in Waterford, engaging local children in creative workshops. This initiative explores themes of identity, home, and belonging, supporting  community connections through the arts.

Reflections on the ‘Four Seasons in Our Garden’ Project

Explore the final reflections on Kids’ Own’s “Four Seasons in Our Garden” project, a year-long journey of creativity, science, and community at Cranmore Community Gardens.

Kids’ Own Celebrates Cruinniú na nÓg Shared Island with Creative Workshops

Kids’ Own celebrated Cruinniú na nÓg with creative workshops in Ballina and County Down, as part of the Shared Island Initiative.

*Position Filled* Call for Expressions of Interest: Ukrainian Artist/Writer for Collaborative Book Project

Kids’ Own is seeking expressions of interest from Ukrainian artists or writers to join us in a new collaborative book project.

 

Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group Builds Big Dreams with Wooden Blocks

 

 

End of Spring-Summer : Four Seasons in Our Garden; A Yearbook

Kid’s Own celebrate the spring/summer season coming to an end for the Four Seasons in Our Garden project with a community gathering.

Kids’ Own TADA! Exhibition Moves to Jackie Clarke Museum, Mayo

We’re excited to share the latest news about the TADA! exhibition as we move to Jackie Clarke Museum in Mayo

 

 

Liam Collins (8) Reporting from The Childhood Poverty and Well-Being Summit at Dublin Castle!

Eight year old Liam Collins represents Kids’ Own at The Childhood Poverty and Well-Being Summit at Dublin Castle

Kids’ Own Launch SMILY Video Metamorphs

Kids’ Own launch our latest animation video Metamorphs!

Kids’ Own and Scoil Iosa Project Comes to an End.

Kids’ Own project with Scoil Iosa comes to an end with two fantastic workshops!

Latest Session of our “Four Seasons in Our Garden” Project

Exploring natures beauty: Recap of our Four Seasons In Our Garden Project at Cranmore Community Gardens.

Youth Advisory Group Sculpture Workshop with Andy Parsons!

Our YAG returns for the second fun filled workshop of 2024!

Artist Sarah Lundy Joins Creative Climate Action Workshop

Kids’ own Associate Artist, Sarah Ellen Lundy, recently participated in a dynamic Artists Day organised by Creative Climate Action and Creative Ireland.

Kids’ Own and SMILY launch ‘Metamorphs’ An All New Animation!

We are delighted to share our brand new video created in collaboration with SMILY LGBTQ+ Youth Group.

Kids’ Own New Project with Scoil Iosa, Ballina

Kids’ Own new project has kicked off in collaboration with Scoil Iosa in Ballina, Mayo

Our Youth Advisory Group Returns for 2024!

We’re delighted to announce the return of Kids’ Own Youth Advisory Group!

Kids’ Own Return to family project in Dungarvan

We were delighted to hold another round of workshops recently with children from the Traveller community in Dungarven.

Kids’ Own and Irish Penal Reform Trust Project is Underway!

Kids’ Own, Irish Penal Reform Trust and Bedford Row Family Project recently teamed up for an exciting outdoor art project with children and young people who have a family member in prison.

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 *POSITION FILLED*

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) – POSITION FILLED

* APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED *

 

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:

• Effectively communicating Kids’ Own’s mission, vision, and values through all design communications.
• Working closely with the editorial team in the design and development of book publications
• Design and development of promotional material including invitations, website graphics, social media, digital flyers and other promotional print or digital publications.
• Assist in the design and execution of reports for stakeholders and supporting materials, where required.
• Creation of an e-book library of Kids’ Own books suitable for different formats
• Liaise with external printers ensuring material is printed to the highest quality.
• Ensuring asset libraries are well organised and maintained.
• The in-house graphic designer would also undertake work with children and young people who participate in our book-making projects, ensuring that our child-led, child-centred model of engagement extends to all aspects of our work, including the design and publication process.

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

• A third level qualification in the field of Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design for print.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite is essential
• Excellent collaborative skills
• Experience in designing print-ready artwork.
• Demonstrated history of using and a strong portfolio of creative design work.
• The ability to work both collaboratively within a team but also on your own initiative to identify design opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of preparing artwork for print and web.
• A strong understanding of design for print/web techniques and the implementation of both.
• A strong interest in the arts and arts in education, and a commitment to Kids’ Own’s values and ethos.
• Experience in designing work by and for children

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

• Experience in working with arts, non-profit and charitable organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a small team.
• Hybrid working is an option for this role but candidates must be available to be present in the office on a weekly basis

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

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