Minding Creative Minds

Meet & Greet - March 25th
2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online (Zoom)
Our monthly Meet & Greet session – an opportunity for attendees to share our experiences, share advice with each other and have a conversation with our peers as we strive to get our sector back to full health. Some of us may wish to tell our story, others may have questions, some of us may wish to attend as spectators just to find out a little more about what we do. Whatever works for you in attending, works for us. We want you to help us shape MCM and our events, so we as an organisation can maximise our efficiency in aiding and supporting your needs.
Free as always, but you must register via this link:

'Create a Vision Statement for Your Life' with Mona - Lee Belizaire
2024-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Just like an organisation has a vision statement, you should have one as well. A vision statement serves as a guide when making decisions in your professional and personal life. It also keeps you on track and prevents you from engaging in activities that are not aligned with your values, goals and, most importantly, the vision for your life. In this session participants will learn:

How to develop a personal vision statement
The principles necessary for a personal vision statement
How to use their personal vision statement when making decisions
How to use their personal vision statement to effectively plan for the future

Mona-Lee Belizaire is a Jamaican born speaker and strategist who is passionate about the development and advancement of people and communities. Her passion led her to attain a dual Master’s Degree in Public Health and Social Work. Mona-Lee has over15 years of project management experience taking projects from conception to replication. She has successfully managed projects on the national and international levels, most notably with the United States federal government and in Jamaica and Cameroon.
Wanting to experience the more that God has in store, Mona-Lee decided to leverage her advanced education, training, and expertise, to support leaders with implementing strategies that increase their performance and wellbeing. Leaders appreciate her love of laughter, transparency and willingness to journey with them through life’s challenges, using empathy and practical strategies in the process. They walk away ready and equipped to live impactful and influential lives!

Managing & Developing a Creative Career with Andrew Macklin (Part 2)
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our 3 Part Workshop Series with Andrew Macklin where he will teach you over 3 consecutive weeks how to Managing & Developing a Creative Career .
Part 1: Tuesday March 12th
Part 2: Tuesday March 19th
Part 3: Tuesday March 26th
18:00 – 19:00 PM
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Arts Council Agility Award Application Basics
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Cli Donnellan where she will teach in deep the introduction, support material and collaborators, as well as the application process & application form.
Wednesday March 13th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Managing & Developing a Creative Career with Andrew Macklin (Part 1)
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)

IWD2024: Promoting Women across the Creative Sector
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06 | Online (Zoom)
Join us as we celebrate qualified women across the creative sector. The IWD2024 theme this year is Inclusion. Ireland among other EU still underscore the importance of diversity and inclusion in the creative industry. By shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of our workshop hosts, these workshops encourage and individual excellence but also champion the cause of equity in creativity. As we look towards a more inclusion led creative sector in Ireland, it is clear that the legacy of these creatives and their will continue to inspire and drive positive change within the creative community.

The Artist & The Entrepreneur with Brian O' Regan
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Brian O’ Regan where he will teach you exploring how artists and creatives can incorporate entrepreneurial tools, techniques and ideas into their practice.
Wednesday February 28th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Meet & Greet - February 26th
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)

Tips to overcome Challenges faced by Actors & Artists with Frank Gregg
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Frank Gregg where he will giving artists the fundamentals to deal with the insidious barrier of negativity & suppression.

Wednesday February 21st 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Create a Compelling Vision of Your Future with Karen Maloney
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Karen Maloney where she will help people to get clear on their vision & why & to build on it moving forward.

Tuesday February 20th 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

How to Launch Your Career As an Actor & Artist Frank Gregg
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Frank Gregg where he will giving artists the easy steps to begin and launch their careers as actors or artists.

Wednesday February 14th 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Production Do's and Don'ts when Playing Pro Gigs
2024-02-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Rowan McDonagh where he will teach for musicians or bands about to start playing professional venues or festivals. This workshop covers the dos, don’ts and the who’s who of playing pro gigs. Learn what documents, prep and ways to ensure you give yourselves and the production crew the best performance
Wednesday February 07th 18:30 – 19:30 hrs.
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

How to BE an Actor with Frank Gregg
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Frank Gregg where he will giving actors the truth and confidence to immediately become an actor and rise from there.

Wednesday February 07th 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Resources for Theatre Makers with Róisín Stack
2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Róisín Stack where he will have a look at resource organisations, publications and websites that can support, inform and inspire your theatre practice. Best suited to early stage theatre makers/creatives.
Tuesday February 6th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Approaching the Media with Dwayne Woods
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Dwayne Woods where you can get an opportunity for creatives to learn the essential tools, for the best results when approaching the media or potential partners
Thursday Feb 1st 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Setting Goals & Developing Positive Habits with Brian O' Regan
2024-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Brian O’ Regan where he will teach you a practical introduction to setting and achieving professional goals through effective habits and self-management.

Meet & Greet - 29 January
2024-01-29 19:00 | Online (Zoom)

Approaching the Media with Dwayne Woods
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Dwayne Woods where you can get an opportunity for creatives to learn the essential tools, for the best results when approaching the media or potential partners.

Balancing Creativity and Business in Music with Richey McCourt
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Richey McCourt where he will help you a hands-on guidance for aspiring songwriters and producers, focusing on navigating the industry’s creative challenges and business opportunities.

Time Management & Funding Applications with Róisín Stack
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Róisín Stack where he will teach you How to manage your timeline when applying for funding, from developing your idea, to contacting partners, to writing your application.

Business Planning for Creatives with Rebecca Fountain
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Rebecca is a professional strategic marketer who has worked across many industries over the past 25 years. Rebecca helps start up business and individuals understand the ways in which they can promote their brands, products, or creative services. In addition to her professional marketing skills set, Rebecca is also an experienced singer with various bands (rock, funk, soul, pop).

Join us via Zoom on Jan 17th at 18:00 PM
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Meet & Greet - 18 December
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)

Online Career Clinic for Creatives
2023-11-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Minding Creative Minds Online Career Clinic for Creatives.

Meet & Greet - 27 November
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)

3 Part Workshop Series: Developing A Positive Mindset with Sue Cullen
2023-11-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our 3 Part Workshop Series with Sue Cullen where she will teach you over 3 consecutive weeks how to develop a positive mindset.
Part 1: Wednesday November 22nd 18:30 – 20:00pm
Part 2: Wednesday November 29th 18:30 – 20:00pm
Part 3: Wednesday December 6th 18:30 – 20:00pm
Sue will teach you:
– How your mind works
– Recognise the cycle of preconditioned programming and old patterns that affect thinking and decisions
– Recognise negative self-talk and emotions and learn ways to reframe
– Help build confidence
– Experiment with visualisations, affirmations and journaling
– Learn to maintain motivation and goal set, through periods of mundanity or stress

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.
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2 Part Workshop Series: Developing your Digital Portfolio and LinkedIn profile with Susan Sweeney
2023-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our 2 Part Workshop Series with Susan Sweeney where she will teach you how to create your digital portfolio (using Google Sites) and develop your LinkedIn profile.
Part 1: Tuesday November 21st 1:00 – 2:00pm
Part 2: Tuesday November 28th 1:00 – 2:00pm
Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Empowering a Safe Environment for Creatives seminar
2023-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | guinness enterprise centre, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, D08 YEOP, Ireland
Join us, in person on November 8th at 13:00 PM, as we host the team from Safe to Create, Irish Theatre Institute and Safegigs.ie at our Minding Creative Minds HQ at the Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8. Our seminar starts at 1pm and is followed by networking.
Registration is required.

Empowering a safe working environment and space for creatives is fundamental for fostering a thriving creative sector. The initiative Safe to Create and Safegigs.ie are invaluable resources for ensuring safe practices are integrated and embedded, and the well-being and growth of artists and creatives in Ireland are prioritised… It’s commendable to offer programs, training, and a pledge that are accessible to all members of the community.
Empowering creatives through education and support not only enhances their individual skills but also contributes significantly to the overall creative landscape of the nation. Minding Creative Minds are delighted to advocate and support these initiatives, as together we all build a supportive network, facilitating collaborations, and promoting mental and emotional well-being among artists.
Minding Creative Minds exist to support the creative community and are eager to contribute in any way we can.
**Please note that there is no access to the event after 2pm.

Workshop Series with Pamela McQueen – Part 3: Applications for funding your playwriting
2023-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
This three part series with Pamela McQueen consists of the following workshops:
Part 1: How do I ‘Develop’ my playscript? (October 18th 13:00 – 14:00 via Zoom)
Part 2: My play is ready now what? (October 25th 13:00 – 14:00 via Zoom)
Part 3: Applications for funding your playwriting (November 1st 13:00 – 14:00 via Zoom)

*Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Essentials of SYNC with Brian Scally
2023-10-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us from 16:30-18:00 on October 25h Online for our Essentials of SYNC workshop with Brian Scally of Paragon Music Group.

Places are limited so please RSVP below. This workshop is not recorded.
Additional workshops will be put on for remaining responders at a later date.

Please note there may be videography and photography during the event which may be used across the Minding Creative Minds social media and for future digital and print promotional material.

Workshop Series with Pamela McQueen – Part 2: My play is ready now what?
2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
