The Arts Council in collaboration with the Creative Europe Desk Ireland hosted Making Connections: The Value of European Networks at Dance Limerick on Friday, 29 September 2023. 

The event aimed to promote enhanced engagement with EU Networks and emphasised the value of International networking with European partners as members of these platforms. As part of the event, we invited speakers to deliver presentations, sharing their experiences and insights on fostering collaboration within European networks.

The Making Connections: The Value of European Networks booklet with information pertaining to EU networks is available to download here.

Speakers

Katie Lowry, Head of Culture Office (Creative Europe Desk Ireland)

Niamh Brown, Curator (Ormston House)

Allin Gray, CEO IAYO (Irish Association of Youth Orchestras) 

Guido Tilkin, President FEST (Federation for European Storytelling)

Lucy Medlycott, Director ISACS (Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network)

Footage filmed and edited by Conor O'Brien