Programming and Co-ordination of Children's Art in Libraries: Creative Hubs

Tender description

The successful tenderer will be responsible for the development and delivery of a high quality arts programme for children in identified city libraries and localities supported by the associated development of educational, community and cultural partnerships. It is anticipated that the roll-out of Creative Hubs for the contract period will be within Ballyfermot Library and Cabra Library and Coolock Library, with R&D beginning in a 4th library hub. To assist Dublin City Council delivering the programme, two key areas of service have been identified. They are: Programming a. Supporting and Developing a quality multi-disciplinary arts programme for children - for family and community; formal and non-formal education; special needs settings - in consultation with Dublin City Arts Office and Dublin City Public Libraries staff. Programming may be achieved through an open call for proposals (particularly for Summer), through direct commissioning and partnership initiatives, within known and realisable budget. As Creative Hubs have an existing early-years partnership with The Ark, the arts programming emphasis for the successful tenderer will be for children between 5 – 12 years. Programming is refined and developed through relevant consultation and partnership. b. Engaging and commissioning individual artists where there is particularly appropriate expertise; and collaborating with cultural/ educational organisations where there are opportunities for innovative partnership c. Where specifically complementary to programme development, suggesting opportunities for professional development of artists, cultural workers, library staff, educators and facilitators, through training or the development of resources. d. Developing a creative process of consultation with children to ensure ‘voice of the child’ informs programme development Coordination e. Develop and manage a process of consultation and partnership development with key library staff (Development unit and loc