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The Elephant in The Room
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The Elephant in The Room

An art installation for primary schools designed to ignite thinking and discussion around things we find hard to put into words!

Mermaid's Friend & Sponsor a Seat Scheme Launch
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Shine the Light, Lead the Way

Mermaid's Friend & Sponsor a Seat Scheme Launch

Open Call for Workshop Ideas / Artists / Facilitators
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Open Call for Workshop Ideas / Artists / Facilitators

Applications are now closed.

Gap Day Artists 2025
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Gap Day Artists 2025

IFI Schools Film Screenings at Mermaid Arts Centre
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French and Spanish Senior-Cycle Films

IFI Schools Film Screenings at Mermaid Arts Centre

Gap Day 2025 - Call for Applications
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Gap Day 2025 - Call for Applications

Gap Day applications are now closed. We'll update applicants with a decision on Friday 10th October.

Fridayfest - Weekly Drawing Drop-In
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Fridayfest - Weekly Drawing Drop-In

YARN Residency 2025
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YARN Residency 2025

New Café to Open at Mermaid
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New Café to Open at Mermaid

Open Captions Available - Cinema at Mermaid
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Open Captions Available - Cinema at Mermaid

The Mermaid Garden Project
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The Mermaid Garden Project

Honey & Lemon: Community Dance Project Finale
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Honey & Lemon: Community Dance Project Finale