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What’s happening in Youth Arts? Youth Arts in 			Practice Case Studies 

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What’s happening in Youth Arts? Youth Arts in 			Practice Case Studies 

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1.       Jason Brady, Youth Worker & Lorraine Farrell, Youth Worker: Bounce Back Youth Service

2.       Kim Doherty, art therapist and Heather Brett, author

3.       Paddy Fryers, Youth Worker, Teach Oscail  https://www.teachoscailfrc.ie/

4.       Fiona Keenan O'Brien - Artist in Residence @ the Garage Theatre, Flocking Arts, Freelance Artist Dancer in Residence – Garage Theatre Monaghan

5.       Clare Crehan, Music Generation Music Generation – Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (cmetb.ie)

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Youth workers & practitioners from featured projects hosted breakout rooms and we could all choose which conversation we wanted to join over a cup of coffee or tea! Lots of ideas and contact details were swapped!

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Brainstorm: What's the Value of a Youth Arts Hub?

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Brainstorm: What's the Value of a Youth Arts Hub?

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We worked together in breakout rooms to explore what the value of a youth arts hub would be for our own work & practice. The attached pdf captures all your ideas!

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Who’s Who in Cavan Monaghan & Funding Forecast

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Who’s Who in Cavan Monaghan & Funding Forecast

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1.       Joanne Brennan Local Arts Education Partnership (LAEP) joannebrennan@cmetb.ie  See attached Funding Forecast presentation for more information.

2.       Maureen McIntyre, Cavan Monaghan ETB maureenmcintyre@cmetb.ie

Maureen flagged the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2022 which is open at the moment. Click here for more information.

3.       Somhairle MacConghail, Arts Officer, Monaghan County Council smacconghail@monaghancoco.ie   For more information, contact Somhairle or visit https://monaghan.ie/arts/ Somhairle mentioned potential support with match funding and access to council funded venues.

4.       Maggie Maguire, Music Generation Cavan Monaghan maggiemaguire@cmetb.ie For more information contact Maggie or visit Music Generation – Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (cmetb.ie)   Maggie mentioned potential support through hubs in Cavan and Monaghan.

5.       Rhona Dunnett, National Youth Arts Programme, rhona@nyci.ie Rhona talked about the NYCI Artist and Youth Work Grant Scheme. See the attached Funding Forecast presentation for more information, see the website and book for a March 7th or March 8th online FAQ session if you have more questions.

6.       Nora Furlong, National Youth Arts Programme, NYCI: Nora talked about EU Funding Opportunities like the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus + which are looked after by Léargas. Keep an eye out here for training opportunities like ‘Be the Spark’ training to help 18-30 year olds start a Solidarity Project.

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub 2022: Training Needs Assessment

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub 2022: Training Needs Assessment

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We worked together to complete an online training needs assessment to help guide our activities in 2022. Survey is now closed - thanks a million for taking part!

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This workshop with artist Fiona Keenan O'Brien aimed to provide a safe and creative space to investigate movement, dance and spoken word. It allowed participants the freedom to find their own creative language as a distinct artist while engaging in group ensemble techniques. We invited you to come and take part in a supportive space where you could explore your own creativity and reflect on your creative practice with young people!

This event also featured an interactive session on LGBTQI+ awareness, inclusion and creating safe spaces with Barry McSkeane, National Network Co-ordinator at BeLonG To Youth Service.

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Barry is happy to engage with, youth arts practitioners and artists  looking for advice or support on LGBTQ+ issues.

His contact info is:

email - barry@belongto.org

mobile - 086 082 9391

office (direct line) - 01  582 6150
web: www.belongto.org

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Click on the above image to take you to training opportunities with BelongTo - including free, interactive online training!

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Our vision is to create a world where young LGBTI+ people are safe, valued, and equal in their experiences. Through support, dialogue, and education we can achieve this. We regularly offer specialised LGBTI+ training to mental health professionals, the education, and the corporate sector. During the…

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This session shared youth arts case-studies from groups/organisations who received the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary in 2022. It provided opportunities for you to network and chat with the youth workers and artists/practitioners involved in the projects and a chance to find out more about the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary scheme!

This event also featured inputs on local news for 2023, including:

an update from Sonya McQuaid (Cavan Monaghan ETB) on Planet Youth and opportunities for artists to get involved in the programme;

an update from Elisha McCaffrey (Cavan County Council) on the work of the Arts & Health Network and upcoming opportunities.

And finally, we explored what you might like to do as part of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub in 2023!

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A sharing of case studies funded by the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary in 2022. Click on the links below for access to to powerpoints, videos and images!

1 Bounce Back Youth Service (West): Led by youth worker Jason Brady, the young people from the youth service worked with artist Grace Haynes to create murals in Belturbet that explore themes of hope, strength, belief, positivity and inclusion.

2 PoD Youth Theatre:  Facilitated by Trina McCann, the young people worked with artist Carolann Farrelly. They explored Black Light Art & Theatre, learning how to create and perform with the black light visual art pieces.

3 Include Youth Service   With youth worker Liam Devanney, young people and the artist Joanne Behan explored sculpture and LGBTQI+ identity in rural Ireland. YWI Cavan Monaghan: With youth worker Julie McGuirk, young people from the youth service worked with the artist Eileen Ferguson to explore lino prints and learn about the printing process in the professional arts space of Clones Artist Studios.

4 Arva Town Development Association and Foroige Club in Arva: Led by Raquel Montero and leaders from the Foroige Club, the young people worked with artist James O’Donnell to explore acting techniques.

5 Bounce Back Youth Service (South East): Led by youth worker Con Cullen, the young people (5th/6th class and 1st Year age range) from the youth service worked with artist Sarah Dunne to explore their attitudes and feelings to the transition between primary and second school through a drama and film-making process.

6 Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre: With worker Michael Bravender, young people from diverse backgrounds such as Ukraine, Irish Traveller, Settled Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Libya, Syria, Africa, Asia and others worked with artist Brenda McGinn from Busy Bee Ceramics to explore the art of working with clay, creativity and integration.

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We’re delighted to announce that the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary  will open for applications on March 13th

The bursary scheme is designed to support young people from Cavan and Monaghan to participate in short youth arts projects in collaboration with a professional artist and within youth work and non-formal education settings. Eight bursaries worth €800 each will be awarded, four to County Cavan and four to County Monaghan.

Click on the image to see the powerpoint we explored during the session or visit our website for more information.

How do I apply?

Complete the short online application form: https://www.youth.ie/articles/cavan-monaghan-youth-arts-bursary-call-for-applications/ and submit your application by Monday, April 24 th  at 5pm.

If you have questions, contact Rhona Dunnett, National Youth Arts Programme Manager at rhona@nyci.ie

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Elisha McCaffrey from Cavan County Arts Office shared information about the Create to Connect project and short projects in schools, CHIME, professional development opportunities, the Changing Seasons Peer Support Group, a Singing for Health Workshop on April 6th, Voices of Culture Project 2021 - 2023 exploring youth mental health
Click on image to view powerpoint.
Elisha McCaffrey: emccaffrey@cavancoco.ie

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ELISHA - Arts and Health Powerpoint Presentation Feb 2023.pptx

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Sonya McQuaid from Cavan Monaghan ETB shared information with us on Planet Youth, an  evidence-based primary prevention model that offers the opportunity to improve health and life outcomes for young people. Sonya took us through the project, the research findings and recommendations. She shared information on the Leisure Time Initiative and a recruitment drive for youth arts facilitators - see www.etbjobs.ie  March 13th deadline
Click on the image to view/download the powerpoint.
Sonya McQuaid: SonyaMcQuaid@cmetb.ie

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub Consultation for 2023!

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub Consultation for 2023!

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We worked in breakout rooms to discuss the kind of activities and areas you'd be interested in exploring through the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub in 2023. Click on the image to view the key points from those chats.
We also asked you to complete this short survey to tell us more about what you want to do! Please share with your youth arts contacts in the 2 counties!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5P7HSZJ

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On Sept 18th, we welcomed Tom Dowling and Jamie Dalton , from the Young Irish Film Makers to Cootehill for a day-long workshop to develop basic, practical and creative skills in film making when working with young people in youth work settings. This workshop explored a range of skills required to deliver a film making programme such as digital video shooting and storyboarding approaches, all while maintaining a youth work centred approach.

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Young Irish Film Makers St. Joseph's Studios Waterford Road Kilkenny R95 D8HT

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Tom's Powerpoint: Filmmaking in Youth Work Settings

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Tom's Powerpoint: Filmmaking in Youth Work Settings

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Filmmaking in a Youth Work Setting Workshop Presentation

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Film Making in Youth Work Setting Cheat Sheet

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Film Making in Youth Work Setting Cheat Sheet

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Ever wanted to try filmmaking with your youth group but didn't know where to start? This online resource from Garry McHugh, Director of the Young Irish Film Makers, will help you facilitate an introductory workshop in filmmaking and support the young people you work with on the creative path to making their first short film.

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First Cut! Youth Film Festival is an annual event based in Youghal, County Cork dedicated to showcasing new films by young filmmakers. It presents films in all genres by individual filmmakers, schools and youth groups as well as offering workshops and talks by film industry professionals.
First Cut Film Festival
4 - 9 March 2024

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First Cut! Youth Film Festival | 4th - 9th March 2024 - Youghal, Co.Cork

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First Cut! Youth Film Festival | 4th - 9th March 2024 - Youghal, Co.Cork

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Fresh Film-  Inspiring, Nurturing and Celebrating excellence in young people's filmmaking .
Fresh Film runs programmes throughout the year under four headings;  Fresh Education, Fresh International, Fresh Production and Fresh International Film Festival featuring Ireland’s Young Filmmaker Awards.

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Fresh Film runs programmes throughout the year; Fresh International Film Festival featuring Ireland’s Young Filmmaker Awards.,,

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YIFM: National Youth Film and Animation School

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YIFM: National Youth Film and Animation School

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The National Youth Film and Animation School is the ideal pre-college course for any creative young person aged 16-19yrs thinking of a career or college placement in film or animation.
Bursaries are available. See website and YIFM facebook for details.

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The animation course gives aspiring young animators a chance to learn new skills and techniques, meet like minded young people and get the experience of working in an animation studio as they produce their own animated shorts. The course covers traditional hand drawn animation techniques, claymation and pixelation.

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Young Irish Film Makers is a proud part of a growing collective of Youth Film and Animation practitioners throughout Ireland. The network provides support to groups that engage with young people through film and animation.
Contact: network@yifm.com

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We joined artists Joanne Behan (Sculptor) and Eimear Crowe (Ceramic Artist) in Clones Art Studio, Clones, Co Monaghan for a workshop exploring the process of creating a visual art project with young people inspired by their environment!

We introduced ourselves in small groups and got to know each over tea and coffee!

Joanne and Eileen introduced us to the Our Town project and we watched a great video the children from St Tiarnach's N.S. made with artist Grace Haynes to capture their experience!

We were invited to take our sketch pads and pencils and explore Clones! We sketched and took photos of buildings, objects and areas that caught our eyes. A huge thanks to Anne Corley for all her insights and for the visit to the Cassandra Hand Centre!

We returned to the Old Post Office Art Studios where we had a hands-on experience in developing and producing a finished 3D artwork clay based on the locality of Clones.

We introduced ourselves and our own work settings to the group and chatted about how we might be able to apply the experience to our own work with young people.

We took our work home! Remember your clay should dry on a windowsill in about a week and then you can paint or glaze it to finish it off!

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Clones Our Town: Short film with St Tiarnach's N.S.

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Clones Our Town: Short film with St Tiarnach's N.S.

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Click on the image to view the short film of this fabulous project!

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Click on the image to visit Joanne's website and find out more about her work!

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Contemporary Sculpture Art by Joanne Behan Artwork - Master Sculptor & Artist

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Discover captivating contemporary sculpture art created by Joanne Behan, a master sculptor and artist. Explore the beauty, creativity, and expression in each unique sculpture, crafted with precision and artistic vision.

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Click on the image to visit Eileen's website and find out more about her work!

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Find us on Instagram:

joannebehansculptor

ecroweceramics

Clones Art Studios:

Joanne Behan: 087 7828722 / joannembehan@gmail.com

Facebook: Sketchbook Library of Ireland

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If your were inspired by local history and want to stay in touch with Anne and the work of the Cassandra Hand Folk and Famine Centre, click on the image to follow them on Facebook!

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Cassandra Hand Folk and Famine Centre | Clones

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Cassandra Hand Folk and Famine Centre, Clones. 1,395 likes · 21 talking about this · 35 were here. CASSANDRA HAND FOLK AND FAMINE CENTRE - Heritage Centre, Museum, Historical Tours, Genealogy…

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Joanne and Eileen recommended two suppliers for materials:

Cork Art Supplies: High Quality, Fine Art Materials from Cork Art Supplies, Ireland - Cork Art Supplies Ltd

Rocks of Monaghan: Rocks of Monaghan Online Store (shopsettings.com)

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Images of the group at work and the amazing things you made!

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Images of the group at work and the amazing things you made!

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Joanne Brennan from the Local Arts Education Partnership had some exciting news for us! The Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary for 2024 will be launched on February 27th 2024 at the next Hub event!

We're delighted to announce that 3 x bursaries of €1600 will be available for each county next year to allow groups more time and resources to develop their youth arts projects!

The Bursary is supported by the Local Arts Education Partnership, Cavan Arts Office, Monaghan Arts Office, Cavan Monaghan ETB and NYCI.

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Artist Eimear Crowe's Website eimearcrowe.com

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Artist Eimear Crowe's Website eimearcrowe.com

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We invited you to join the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub online to discover some great youth arts projects taking place in your county!

This event shared youth arts case-studies from groups/organisations who received the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary in 2023, aimed to provide you with opportunities to network with the youth workers and artists/practitioners involved in the projects and draw inspiration for your own youth arts initiatives!

This event also featured the launch of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2024 and inputs on local programmes & opportunities for 2024.

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Youth Arts in Practice: case studies from the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2023

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Youth Arts in Practice: case studies from the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2023

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Launch of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2024!

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Launch of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2024!

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We're delighted to invite applications for the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2024. Six bursaries worth €1600 each will be awarded, three to County Cavan and three to County Monaghan.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NYCI WEBSITE FOR FULL BURSARY INFORMATION AND THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM!

DEADLINE: APRIL 12TH @5PM

Email rhona@nyci.ie if you have queries!

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I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland.

I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation. I also lead on the design, dissemination and implementation of best practice standards in volunteer recruitment, management and retention policies and procedures. I am a member of Foróige's child safeguarding and protection internal working group. I also was a member of the Ministerial advisory group for development of the National Volunteering Strategy, launched in late 2020, and I am currently on the communications working group for the role out of the strategy.

I believe that youth work's essential role in young people's lives has been made all the more obvious as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions caused by the need to protect vulnerable people in particular from COVID 19, were imposed on young people without them having any say in the matter. They became takes of others rules and priorities, without input or choice. This, while necessary at the time, is the exact opposite of what we want for young people. We want them to be heard, to be helped to develop their own views and values (not just absorb ours). We want them to be involved in decisions that impact on them and to feel they have an influence, with which comes connection to society and hope for the future. The National Youth Council of Ireland plays a huge role in representing the shared interests of the organisations who are its members. These organisations, large and small, bring a range of youth work approaches arising from various traditions and a focus on particular youth needs. The diversity of organisations provides choice and opportunity for young people to pursue their own interests.

This diversity presents a challenge too, in identifying and agreeing their shared interests on which NYCI can represent, advocate and influence. This calls for a president who will listen support, facilitate. It calls for an NYCI which is effective, well governed and compliant with all relevant governance and financial, management requirements.

I believe I have the necessary skills for this role from my role in Foróige and my previous experience on the board of NYCI, including a term as its vice president. I am aware of the need to represent negotiate, assert firmly but respectfully, to act together in seeking to influence government departments and politicians. I understand the need for a strong working relationship between president and CEO.

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary: Call for Applications - National Youth Council of Ireland

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I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland. I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation.

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INPUTS ON LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMMES IN CAVAN & MONAGHAN

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INPUTS ON LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMMES IN CAVAN & MONAGHAN

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub - Tell us what you want!

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Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub - Tell us what you want!

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We are keen to hear from youth workers, artists and youth arts practitioners so we can respond to your interests and training needs as part of the ongoing work of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub!

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Hi there! We are keen to hear from youth workers, artists and youth arts practitioners so we can respond to your interests and training needs as part of the ongoing work of the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Hub!

We would be grateful if you can take a few minutes to complete this survey....

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Take part in research on youth work and creativity!

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Take part in research on youth work and creativity!

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Are you interested in contributing to a research project on youth work and creativity? Share your valuable insights to shape the future of youth work policies and practices in Ireland.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SURVEYS AND STORY CIRCLES!

Deadline: 31st March 2024

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Fostering young people’s creativity through youth work: A mixed method study - National Youth Council of Ireland

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Circusful is Ireland’s premier circus arts organisation. Its headquarters in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter is the first and only fully equipped, purpose-built circus arts centre on the island.

Thanks to Diane and Timmy for an amazing day!

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Circusful is Ireland's premier circus arts organisation. Its headquarters in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter is the first and only fully equipped, purpose-built circus arts centre on the island.

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This tailored training was designed in partnership with Circusful to enhance your youth work ‘toolkit’ by adding a range of beginner circus skills. It provided practical tips and a beginner circus toolkit and aimed to enhance your creative ability, artistic skills and confidence when working with young people. Eligible participants/organisations received an introductory circus toolkit, including plenty of equipment so you could start using your new skills with groups straight away!

Thanks to Alan and Cavan Monaghan LCYP for the circus kits!

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We balanced them on our palms... on the back of our hands... on 1 finger... on our chin... on our foot...

We threw them in the air like a paper plane and caught them...

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Spread around the room, we played keepie-uppie with an inflatable beach ball, trying to do 50 passes of the beach ball without letting it drop to the floor.

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We played dodgeball with a foam ball.

One person was on to start with... they could catch someone by hitting them below the knees with the ball or touching them with two hands at the same time and then that person would join the 'catching team'. If you were caught you planted your 2 feet on the floor.

The team being chased could pick up the ball with 1 hand!

We kept going until everyone was caught!

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We worked with 3 scarves to learn a cascade throw ... 1 scarf in one hand and 2 in the other.

We threw one scarf from our favoured hand, then when it reached its peak, threw another scarf from our weaker hand. When that scarf reached its peak, we could throw the third scarf, and then we just kept alternating throws between hands!

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To learn the cascade throw with juggling balls, we...

started with 1 ball... throw/catch

we tried under your leg... under your arm... behind your back & over your shoulder

we tried 2 balls of different colours.. throw/throw catch/catch

we introduced a 3rd ball and practice throwing and letting them drop to the ground

some of us tried a cascade throw with 3 balls!

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Half the group tried flower sticks while the other tried stilt-walking!

We rolled the flower stick up and down our arms

We rolled the flower stick up under our chin

We balanced the flower stick, tossed it in the air and caught it... 1 spin, 2 spins

We spun the flower stick clockwise, then anti-clockwise and caught it

We did tick-tock, starting on the ground and knocking the flower stick back and forth until we were able to do it in the air

We finished with a toss in the air and caught the flower stick and the sticks

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Holding the stilts, we stepped up and over to get the hang of things

We practiced taking small steps and treading water. Look up! And just step down if you lose balance!

We took side steps. We did a little going backwards...