Upcoming Training - In person or Online
UPCOMING TRAINING
SUSTAINING OUR PRACTICE
In Person or Online Training Available
We are excited to announce an upcoming training opportunity through the Culture and Health Platform. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of artists working at the intersection of culture and health.
Training Details:
SUSTAINING OUR PRACTICE:
At County Museum, Ballyjamesduff
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Date: Tuesday 8 July
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Time: 09:30 a.m. – 16:00 p.m.
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Location: The County Museum, Ballyjamesduff A82 YP70
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Topics Covered: An immersive day-long workshop designed specifically for artists in Arts and Health, will guide you on how ritualistic principles can help create safe spaces, clarify your role as an artist, help manage session beginnings and endings and foster self-reflection.
How to Register: R.S.V.P emccaffrey@cavancoco.ie
2. SUSTAINING OUR PRACTICE: Online
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Date: Wednesday 9 July
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Time: 11:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.
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Location: Online
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Topics Covered: Join us for this online experiential workshop exploring how we can enhance out self-care practices and safe spaces within our Culture and Health work through the use of ritual.
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How to Register: R.S.V.P emccaffrey@cavancoco.ie
We look forward to your participation and to supporting your continued professional development.
Join Us for Our Fourth Artists’ Roundtable!
Date: 27 June 2025
⏰ Time: 10.00 - 11.30
➳ Artistic Field: Cross Art Forms
The event starts with 2 presentations by experienced artists exploring the intersection of Culture and Health in cross-art forms.
In the second part, we’ll open breakout rooms for inspiring conversations, where artists can connect with presenters and fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome to ask questions and share experiences!
👉 Find out more about our Artists’ Roundtable and register here: https://ow.ly/Aw6v50WbrhW
The Artists’ Roundtables are part of the CultureAndHealth Platform project which is co-funded by the European Union.
Application Open: Culture and Health Platform 2025
Open Call: Culture and Health Platform 2025
Led by Culture Action Europe, this four-year project (2024–2028) supports over 200 emerging artists across Europe.
It offers:
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€4,000 grants for 6 artist-led projects in Ireland, at least one to be based in Cavan.
Click below to watch the open call info session reply:
What We’re Looking For
We welcome innovative, community-focused projects that enhance health and well-being through the arts. Examples include:
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Participatory art for people with health challenges
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Art in healthcare settings
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Performances or exhibitions on health themes
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Artist residencies in schools, hospitals, or care homes
Note: A letter of collaboration from a partner organisation (e.g., school, hospital, care home) is required to apply.
👥 Who Can Apply?
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Individual emerging artists or duos
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Experience working with communities
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Fluent in English
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Interest in arts & health and international collaboration
🇮🇪 Ireland’s National Call: Key Dates
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Opens: 28 May 2025
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Closes: 11 June 2025
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Decisions Announced: 30 June 2025
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Project Period: 1 August 2025 – 30 February 2026
CultureAndHealth Platform
Open Call for Emerging Artists:
Culture and Health Platform 2025
Are you an emerging artist passionate about making a difference through art?
The Culture and Health Platform invites you to be part of a transformative European initiative that connects art with health, care, education, and social well-being.
About the Project
Led by Culture Action Europe, the Culture and Health Platform (2024–2028) is a four-year initiative supporting over 200 emerging artists across Europe. The project empowers artists working at the intersection of culture, health, and community by offering grants, international networking opportunities and visability for your work
🇮🇪 Ireland’s Call: Key Dates
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Call Opens: 28 May 2025
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Call Closes: 11 June 2025
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Decisions Announced: 30 June 2025
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Project Start Date: No earlier than 1 August 2025
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Project End Date: By 30 February 2026
What We’re Looking For
We’re funding 6 artist-led projects in Ireland, each receiving a €4,000 grant.
One project will take place in Cavan Town, while others can be based anywhere in Ireland.
Your project should aim to enhance health and well-being through collaboration with the health, social, or education sectors.
Examples of Eligible Projects:
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Participatory art for people facing physical or mental health challenges
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Socially engaged art promoting illness prevention or better health outcomes
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Art installations in healthcare settings to support patients and staff
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Performances or exhibitions addressing health-related themes
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Artist residencies in hospitals, schools, or care homes
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Practice-based research in arts and health
Got a unique idea? Surprise us! We welcome innovative approaches that foster long-term community impact.
Collaboration Requirement
Applicants must secure a letter of collaboration from a partner organisation (e.g., school, hospital, care home) before applying.
Who Can Apply?
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Individual emerging artists or artist duos
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Experience working with communities
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Interest in developing skills in arts & health
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Fluent English
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Willingness to engage in international collaboration
Click below to watch the open call reply:
Ready to Make an Impact?
This is your chance to be part of a European movement that places art at the heart of well-being. Whether you're a visual artist, performer, writer, or interdisciplinary creator—we want to hear from you.
Other News:
Led by Culture Action Europe, the CultureAndHealth Platform is a four-year transformative initiative designed to support over 200 European emerging artists working at the intersection of culture, health, care, education and social sectors. By providing grants, mobility and networking opportunities and visibility of their work, the initiative aims to highlight the vital role of culture in fostering health, well-being and social innovation across Europe.
Not to be missed:
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National Focal Points for culture and health: Artists will have a place to turn to for mentoring and peer support provided by the CultureAndHealth Platform members across the EU.
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Grants and Mobility Opportunities: Over 170 artists will have access to financial support to carry out projects or engage in international learning mobility opportunities.
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Capacity Building, Training and Knowledge Sharing: More than 60 live and online training sessions provided in multiple languages, complemented by 30 peer-learning workshops.
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Showcasing and Networking Events: Four international conferences held in Finland (29 Sept-2 October 2025 TBC), Austria, Romania, and Belgium and many more onsite and online events and encounters will showcase innovative practices in bridging culture and health, and will foster connections across artists, health and care professionals and other stakeholders.
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An online database of artists: The launch of a digital tool in 2027 to enable matchmaking between the health and cultural sector.