Promoting quality youth arts practice in the youth work sector
The NYCI’s Youth Arts Programme is a strategic partnership of The National Youth Council of Ireland, The Arts Council and The Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It is dedicated to the development and advancement of youth arts in Ireland.
The Programme aims specifically to realise the potential of young people through good quality youth arts practice within youth work organisations and the non-formal educational sector, and to develop appropriate policies and activities at local, regional and national level.
Its Vision is an Ireland where all young people can take part in excellent youth arts practice which is life enhancing. And its mission is dedicated to the development and advancement of youth arts which supports young people living in Ireland to realise their potential through participation in high quality youth-centred arts practice within youth work organisations and the non-formal education sector.
The programme conducted a strategic review in 2017, out of which emerged a new strategic plan, due to be launched this year.
YOUTH ARTS ADVOCACY PROJECTS
Drawing on NYCI’s advocacy expertise across a range of issues affecting young people for many years, this training programme equips young people and their leaders with the skills to take on a burning youth arts issue in their community, helping them to shape campaigns that engage the media and elected representatives and ensure their voice is heard.
YOUTH ARTS TOOLKIT OF RESOURCES
Commissioned from a range of specialists, youth workers and trusted voices across the arts and youth sectors, our Youth Arts Toolkit of Resources includes practical ‘how to’ guides, workshop outlines and opinion pieces across 3 key themes responding to your needs and supporting our training programme: Inpiration, Policy, and How To?
ADVOCACY
The NYCI Youth Arts programme provides evidence-based policy and programme advice and represent young people’s interests and works to shape and influence legislation and emerging policies that impact on the lives of young people and their engagement in the arts.
YOUTH ARTS REGIONAL NETWORKING HUBS
Our Regional Networking Hubs support training and development needs that respond to local/regional variation and capacities, help develop better regional partnerships and support youth arts provision in youth work organisations.
YOUTH ARTS NEWS
Managing A Successful Partnership
How do you lead a successful youth arts residency in a youth work setting? We’re delighted to share the latest addition to our online resources toolkit with you. Fiona Creedon, a youth worker, and Peir Leonard, a ceramic artist, shared their experiences of working together to facilitate a residency and their top tips on how to make it a success in this insightful interview.
€5,000 grant for STEAM project with young people!
NYCI’s Arts and STEAM in Youth Work Programmes are pleased to announce the 2019/2020 STEAM in Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme. Do you have a good […]
Invitation to tender: study of youth arts activity in youth work
NYCI invites tenders from qualified individuals and organisations to undertake a research study of youth arts activity in youth work settings nationally.
YOUTH ARTS TRAINING
Creative approaches in photography when working with young people in a youth work setting
To explore photography as a creative and exciting medium for engaging young people. By developing practical skills in digital photography participants will become inspired and more confident about using photography when working with young people.
Creative approaches in photography when working with young people in a youth work setting
To explore photography as a creative and exciting medium for engaging young people. By developing practical skills in digital photography participants will become inspired and more confident about using photography when working with young people.
Storybuilding for digital project in youth work – fill your digital projects with creative content developed with young people!
TRAINING DESCRIPTION Are you looking for ways to fill your digital youth work projects with good stories? We have the training for you! Three workshops each […]
YOUTH ARTS PUBLICATIONS
NYCI Annual Review 2018
We’re very proud of what we achieved for the youth sector in 2018. With our members we’ve worked hard to make sure youth work is recognised […]
NYCI Arts Programme – Digital Filmmaking Handbook
A tool for inspiration, exploration and imagination in youth work. This resource is published by the Youth Arts Programme, an initiative of the National Youth Council […]
