Published 28.10.2022
by Kids’ Own
by Kids’ Own
A children’s arts organisation and publishing house.
A children’s arts organisation and publishing house.
Calling all educators, teachers, artists, writers, change makers, cultural workers and policy makers!
Kids’ Own is delighted announce that ticket bookings are now open for our 25th anniversary conference at The Model, Sligo, on Friday the 25th of November! This conference celebrates 25 years of publishing children’s voices and artwork and will be a chance to explore and discuss the impact of Kids’ Own’s work and to recognise the work of the organisations we work in partnership with.
Join us for panels, discussions and workshops covering early years arts practice, children’s creativity and authorship, social inclusion, children’s rights, and more. The conference is free to attend, places must be booked in advance.
See the 25th Anniversary Conference document here.
A creative workshop for primary school teachers on using Kids’ Own books in the classroom on Thursday the 24th of November from 4-6 pm, at the Model, Sligo.
Please note places on workshops are limited and must be booked separately. Booking for this workshop is open via our Eventbrite page.
(light lunch and refreshments provided)
Provisional timetable for presentations and panels:
Social Inclusion: Publishing Unheard & Seldom Heard Voices
Presentations by Mary Branley (Kids’ Own Associate Writer), Francesca Hutchinson (Kids’ Own Associate Artist), Gina Miyagawa (Roma Education Worker, Cork STAR Project) and Rachel Coffey (Traveller Education Worker, Cork STAR Project), Dr Connie Nell (Community Development Worker, Cranmore Community Co-Op
Cultural Rights from Birth: Best Practice in Early Years
Presentations by Carmel Brennan (Maynooth University), Naomi Draper (Kids’ Own Associate Artist), Maree Hensey (Kids’ Own Associate Artist) and Rose Murphy (CEO Waterford Childcare Committee).
Research with Children: Insights from recent Kids’ Own projects
Presentations by Dr Amy Hanna (University of Strathclyde), Dr Susan McDonnell (ATU Sligo) and Dr Tamsin Cavaliero (ATU Sligo).
Children’s Rights, Children’s Voices: Who’s Listening?
Panel chaired by Dr. Amy Hanna, with Mary Branley, Francesca Hutchinson, Dr Bernadette Ni Áingeleis (Education Advisor, Kids’ Own) and Maeve Whittington (Sligo Leitrim CYPSC Coordinator at Tusla).
Arts Practice with Children: What does good practice look like?
Panel discussion with Ann Donnelly (Kids’ Own Associate Artist), Vanya Lambrecht Ward (Kids’ Own Associate Artist) and Liz Coman (Assistant Arts Officer, Dublin City Council).
Youth Panel
An opportunity to listen to the thoughts of young people who have been part of recent Kids’ Own projects.
Reflection and Discussion
Led by conference rapporteur Dr Bryonie Reid (Quarto Collective).
Choice of creative workshops for those interested in working collaboratively with children. Places on workshops are limited and must be booked separately. Booking and more information will be available shortly. Priority will be given to conference attendees.
Book tickets for the “Into the Blue” creative workshop here.
Book tickets for the “Sparks” creative workshop here.
New to Sligo and not sure what’s in the area? Sligo has a wealth of things to enjoy – good food, great coffee, traditional and contemporary art and crafts, music, entertainment, lively pubs and beautiful landscapes. Click here to see our information package.
Any questions or queries, please send an email to [email protected]
