Social Practice Toolkit Workshop Cork City

SocialPracticeToolkit.com is a comprehensive arts resource for socially engaged practitioners and communities developed by Cork City and Leitrim County Arts Offices. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the contents of the Social Practice Toolkit by Siobhán Clancy, Assistant Arts Officer – Community Arts at Cork City Council.

Event Info

This workshop will have appeal to those new to community and socially engaged arts as well as those with more experience. Group-based practical activities will explore in a hands on way how the toolkit resources can be used in the planning and delivery of community arts and socially engaged projects. The workshop will benefit those interested in the Creative Communities Funding Scheme and Artist and the Community Awards supported by Cork City Council. Booking for this workshop is essential as places are limited.

Following this workshop, the Social Practice Toolkit will be launched at 1pm by Cork City Council's Lord Mayor and guest speakers followed by a light lunch with refreshments. Workshop attendees are invited to enjoy this occasion to socialise with other arts and community workers with an interest in this dynamic and rewarding area of practice. Walk Ins are also welcome to attend the launch.

Venue Info

Workshop and launch will take place in Studio 2 in the MTU Crawford College of Art and Design 2 at 46 Grand Parade. Walk Ins are welcome to the launch but places are limited for the workshop so booking here on Eventbrite is required. All materials will be provided. For more information about the Social Practice Toolkit, read below or go to www.socialpracticetoolkit.com

More Info about Social Practice Toolkit

SocialPracticeToolkit.com is a newly launched online platform aimed at supporting practitioners of socially engaged arts. Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and Creative Ireland, it provides resources to foster creative engagement within communities and promote positive social change through the arts. It also serves as a guide and support platform for artists, cultural workers, and community organizers dedicated to fostering social change and equity through creative practice.

The toolkit was conceived to support practitioners as they navigate the complexities of social practice, offering tools, frameworks, and resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within this field. The platform is designed to help bridge gaps, facilitate collaborative partnerships, and support creative and engaged arts projects that aim to make a meaningful impact in communities across Ireland and beyond.

SocialPracticeToolkit.com features a variety of resources, including case studies, best practice guides, and tools for sustainable project development and management. The platform is also intended to grow and evolve with input from practitioners and community leaders, making it a living resource that reflects the dynamism of socially engaged practice.

SocialPracticeToolkit.com was first launched at the "Socially Engaged Practice: Building Equity in a Divided World" Conference and Networking Event held with Create (National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts) at The Dock, Carrick on Shannon in November 2024.

Contact Info

For more information about the workshop and launch contact Siobhán Clancy, Assistant Arts Officer – Community Arts, Cork City Council Arts Office. Email: siobhan_clancy@corkcity.ie Telephone: 021 4924000