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Reaffirming Our Commitment to Anti-Racism & Ensuring a Safe, Inclusive Environment for All. See our statement & more info on our commitments below.

www.ncad.ie/news/view/nc...

This will be an amazing opportunity for someone to work closely with leading art and design researchers, government and community groups from across the island. Deadline soon!
#jobfairy #workatNCAD

CO-CREATE Ireland: Art and Design Research Network for Inclusive Futures - NCAD new centre for socially-engaged art and design research in Ireland funded by the Higher Education Authority's North-South Research Programme is looking to appoint a Research Project Manager.
🔗 www.rezoomo.com/job/86674

🌍 Based outside Dublin? Great news!

You don’t have to be in the city to join CFA's creative and professional courses. Some of our programmes are online or hybrid (online + Saturday sessions) - designed to fit your schedule, wherever you are!

🔗 creativefuturesacademy.ie/upcoming-cou...

Joe Humphreys: I tried to stare at this painting for three hours. Something odd happened Should art be useful and retrain our brains or is it more important than that?

Nice piece by Joe Humphreys in The Irish Times featuring Dr Francis Halsall! 🧐

Dr. Halsall, Lecturer in History/Theory of Modern/Contemporary Art at the National College of Art and Design, weighs in on the purpose of #art.

📲 Read more (paywall): www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

#NCAD

Delighted to see numerous #NCAD staff shortlisted in the #IDIAwards.
The IDI Awards are an opportunity for designers to showcase groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of imagination and leaves a lasting impact on businesses, on people and on our planet.

🔗 Find out more: www.idiawards.ie

Visions of Scale Ahead of the publication "Visions of Scale" (Bloomsbury, 2026), this two-day international symposium will explore artistic scalar visions.

Visions of Scale. Two-day international Symposium
23 - 24 October. 9:30 am – 6 pm 📍 NCAD. Alongside talks, roundtables and workshops, there will be an ongoing exhibition hosted at NCAD Gallery with performances and interactive engagements throughout the two days.

www.eventbrite.com/e/visions-of...

Our new #NCADAlumni Blog is live! 🎉
Kick off the series with tips on professional networking, a must for creative careers across Ireland.

Connect, collaborate, and grow with the #NCAD community.

Read here 👉 www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...

#networking #careeradvice

⏰ Last chance to apply!

There's only a few days left to apply for CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social's Professional Diploma and Certificate in Art & Design Research.

👉 Apply by 15 October!

🔹 Diploma: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof...
🔹 Certificate: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof...

NCAD Open Day 2025 Join us on campus to take part in workshops, attend talks, see students working in their studios, take a tour, a quiz, and chat to students.

NCAD Open Day is 26 November 2025!

Come meet students & staff, hear talks on programmes, & view current student’s portfolios. Creative skills is a growing sector, come see where you may fit!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncad-open-...
#NCADOpenDay2025

Three glass jars of pear tree jam with metal clasps sit on a window ledge with a brick building in the background.

Gareth Kennedy, course leader of NCAD and Jack Roche chatting during the pear tree harvest.

A person in a checkered shirt picks up pears from a white bucket on the ground next to a pile of tote bags with The Digital Hub logo printed on the front.

A worker in a blue lift trims branches from a pear tree near a brick building as a group of people watch from below.

#FlashbackFriday Many thanks to Gareth Kennedy, course leader of NCAD FIELD at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social & his students for the pots of freshly made pear jam, following our community pear tree harvest last week.

#TheDigitalHub #NCAD #PearTreeHarvest #Events #Dublin8 #Art #Ecology #Community

Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. Let’s support each other this #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Visit togetherall.com and register with your NCAD email. Within 5 minutes, you’ll have access to a free, safe space for anonymous support 24/7.

#WMHD #togetherall

Culture Moves Europe Information Session and Networking Lunch Wednesday 19th November, 1pm to 2pm in NCAD.

Join us in @ncad-ireland.bsky.social on 19th Nov to learn about Culture Moves Europe mobility funding for artists and designers. Includes a networking lunch.

In collaboration with French Embassy and featuring @campusfrance.bsky.social as part of #IrishDesignWeek

Free tickets: tinyurl.com/nf3zewth

Professional Diploma in Art and Design Research — CFA Creative Futures Academy

🎨 Deepen your art & design practice with CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social!

Runs Nov 2025 - Jun 2026, online or in person
💶 €1,100 (HCI subsidy)
🗓️ Apply by Oct 15

Ideal for artists, designers, educators + curators.

👉 creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/professional-diploma-in-art-and-design-research

Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication — CFA Creative Futures Academy The Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication has been designed for professionals and practitioners working with the fashion and creative sectors.

Join our Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication at CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social, starting 30 Jan 2026. Dive into fashion photography, styling, film, editorial, social media & more.

Limited places available:
creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/professional-diploma-in-fashion-communication/

NCAD graduates highlighted include #TadhgJames, #MonikaMoryc, #EllieMoloney, and #AmyFrankieMoroney, each bringing unique creativity and innovation to the shoot styled by #RóisínKelly and photographed by #ChloeAillud.

#NCAD #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious #NCADAlumni

Wild Atlantic weaves: Beautiful creations from emerging Irish designers This all-female team shoot on a Co Donegal beach celebrates Ireland’s next generation of design talent

We are delighted to see so many #NCADalumni featured in this article by #DeirdreMcQuillan in @irishtimes.com, showcasing Ireland’s emerging fashion talent.

📖 Read more: www.irishtimes.com/life-style/f...

#NCADAlumni #Irishdesign #Fashion

Professional Certificate in Art and Design Research — CFA Creative Futures Academy

Apply now for CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social's 'Professional Certificate in Art and Design Research'

📆 Duration: 6 x 3h classes - 3 Nov to 8 Dec 2025
💡Monday afternoons, 2-5pm
👩‍💻Format: in-person and online
💶 €600 or €300* (HCI funding)

Apply by 15 Oct: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof...

This Month at NCAD!

We have 3 events to help you build portfolios!
20th Oct: Online
21st/22nd Oct: In-Person

Be sure to sign-up on the Eventbrite link below!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-college-of-art-and-design-dublin-10810076524

#StudyatNCAD #FutureArtCollegeStudent #PortfolioPrep

Creative Conscience Awards 2025 - National College of Art & Design BA graphic design students celebrate international recognition with award-winning projects.

📲 Read more: www.ncad.ie/news/view/nc...

#NCAD #creativeconscience #design

MA in Circular by Design - National College of Art and Design The National College of Art & Design...

🔗 Find out more about the #CFA at #NCAD MA in Circular Design: shorturl.at/jGCRM

@creativefutures.bsky.social
#StudyatNCAD #CircularDesign

Delighted to see #LaoiseCarey mentioned in this article by Molly Furey, published in IMAGE.ie. Laoise is currently completing an MA in Circular Design at #NCAD, building on the success of her upcycling brand.

📲 Read more: shorturl.at/BzPeE

@creativefutures.bsky.social

MA in Circular by Design - National College of Art and Design The National College of Art & Design...

🔗 Find out more about the CFA at NCAD MA in Circular Design: shorturl.at/jGCRM

@creativefutures.bsky.social #StudyatNCAD #CircularDesign

The Academic Year is off to a great start at NCAD!

Our First Year students told us what they're looking forward to this year and we can't wait to see what they do!

#StudyatNCAD #Undergraduate #ArtCollege

World titles for Streimikyte and Comerford in New Delhi Team Ireland has claimed two gold medals on a memorable day at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi after outstanding performances from Greta Streimikyte and Orla Comerford.

🏆 Incredible news from New Delhi! Congratulations to NCAD alumna #OrlaComerford on winning GOLD at the World Para Athletics Championships!
www.rte.ie/sport/athlet...

#NCADAlumni #paralympics #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious

The September edition of CFA's newsletter is out now! Discover upcoming opportunities, courses and more!

Read here mailchi.mp/staff/creati...

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𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 | 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨! is part of the SOD SCRAPER | Jack Galligan, Jennifer O’Brien, Nicholas Sidarchuk exhibition, selected from the NCAD Gallery student Open Call 2025. Link: ncad.gallery

📷 𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 | 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 billboard artwork, 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨!, 2025, Nicholas Sidarchuk

𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 | 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨! by 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗸, 22 September—5 October 2025. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝟮. Join us at the location for a 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 of the 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨! public artwork on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟱𝗣𝗠.

#NCADGallery #NCAD

𝘚𝘖𝘋 𝘚𝘊𝘙𝘈𝘗𝘌𝘙 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ~ Wed 24 Sept, 5pm - 6 pm. NCAD Gallery. All are welcome to attend.
Find out more: ncad.ie/gallery-even...
📷 Jennifer O'Brien

Charlotte Taylor's debut LDF exhibition allows "female design to stand for itself" As part of the London Design Festival, Charlotte Taylor has curated an exhibition of collectible design pieces from almost 40 women creatives. Here, she explains why it's not just a "female design sho...

Great to see Cara Campos’ O.F.F (Objects from Frames) project featured on @dezeen.com as part of Charlotte Taylor's debut London Design Week exhibition.

🔗 Read more: www.dezeen.com/2025/09/18/s...

📲 Find out more about Cara C.'s project: 2024.ncad.works/graduates/ca...

#NCADAlumni #IrishDesign