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We will close each year of the project with an event – a symposium in year one, a larger conference in year two, and an exhibition in year three.
Our year one symposium was held on the 1st March 2025, with the theme of reimagining arts education and sparking a conversation about the challenges and opportunities that exist for post-primary arts education.
The symposium began with a keynote address from Freelands CEO Dr. Henry Ward, who used his own experiences as a teacher to outline a new methodology for art tutelage. Following this, our ArtistTeachers delivered a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Chrissie Tiller detailing their experiences and aspirations. The afternoon was dedicated to a varied workshop programme exploring different approaches to arts education:
The symposium closed with a facilitated discussion among all attendees, building on the themes of the day to imagine what’s next for arts education. We hope to welcome even more voices to the conversation as our programme progresses.