Opportunity: Connecting Artists Mentoring Programme
Posted: 4 December, 2024
The Connecting Artists Programme is a national programme designed for adult visual artists, who want to take the next step to develop their creative practice, exhibit, and sell their work.
The mission through the Connecting Artists Programme is to specifically support adult artists who face challenges or barriers in accessing formal and informal art education and supports. Each year, they select 10 talented artists from across Ireland to participate in a 10-week online programme aimed at enriching their artistic journey and preparing them for a national exhibition in the RCSI.
This online programme provides a safe environment supported by skilled facilitators. Within this immersive and nurturing environment, participants have the opportunity to explore their artistic expression through demonstrations, workshops, and peer engagement.
With the dedicated support of the Connections Arts Centre team, artists gain insights into essential areas of professional development, enhancing their skills and confidence. The programme gives them opportunities to share their skills leading workshops and talks. Throughout the process each artist is paired with mentors, who provide individual support.
The Connecting Artists 2025 programme will culminate with a Summer exhibition at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This provides a unique opportunity for artists to connect in person, showcase their exceptional work, and achieve greater visibility within the arts community.
As part of the programme each artists is partnered with a volunteer mentor for the 10 week online programme. Each mentor and artists pair will engage in up to 1 hour phone calls/zoom calls each week. The mentorship partnership is an integral part of the Connecting Artstis Programme and supports the aritsts journey through the workshops and preparing for the exhibition at the RCSI.
If you interested in applying to become a volunteer mentor for the Connecting Artists programme, Connections are hosting a series of zoom information calls throughout January and February, which you can find out more about and register for at connectionsartscentre.ie/ca25-mentor-zoom-information-call-sign-up
For questions please email CA@connectionsartscentre.ie. To apply or find our more information about the programme or becoming a mentor, please visit connectionsartscentre.ie
Image Credit: Marc O’Sullivan
