YPCE Residencies support artists or arts organisations to spend an academic year in residence in a higher-education institution in Ireland that provides initial teacher education (primary, post-primary or further education) and/or a recognised qualification in early childhood education and care.

The residencies are open to all artform and arts-practice areas and aim to:
– Provide opportunities for artists to develop their skills and experience in education settings, and to develop their artistic work in a collaborative and supportive environment
– Provide opportunities for teaching staff/lecturers in initial teacher education and early childhood education and care to engage with practising artists in creating bespoke, creative initiatives with and for their students
– Support future teachers and early-years educators to engage with practising artists as part of their learning experience
– Support future teachers and early-years educators to develop the skills and confidence to facilitate arts experiences for the children in the schools and settings where they work, and to champion the arts in these settings.

The Arts Council aims to support residencies across a diversity of artforms, with a diversity of artists, arts organisations and educational institutions.

Who can apply?
The scheme is open to higher-education institutions that provide initial teacher education and/or a course leading to a level-7 or 8 degree in early childhood education and care.

See full details at the link below.