Minding Creative Minds

Creative Career Recharge Series: Goal-Setting and Planning
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Brian O’Regan, where we’ll explore setting realistic goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and staying on track with planning techniques that work for creatives.
Wednesday June 4th 6pm – 7pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Business Essentials for Creatives
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sinead O’Brien, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of running a creative business, including contracts, invoicing, time management, and essential business practices.
Wednesday June 4th 1pm – 2pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Career Planning as a Creative
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Andrew Macklin, where he will teach you how to plan and pivot your career as a creative professional. Developing strategies for long-term sustainability and navigating career transitions.
Tuesday June 3rd 6pm – 7pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Keeping a Positive Mindset in Times of Change
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sue Cullen, where you will learn some tools and techniques to maintain mental resilience during career shifts, embracing change, and staying motivated in uncertain times.
Tuesday June 3rd 1pm – 2pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Exhibition Planning for Visual Artists
2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Kathryn M Crowley. This workshop is designed to guide visual artists through the essential steps of planning a successful exhibition.
Wednesday May 28th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Meet & Greet - May 26th
2025-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the May edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, May 26th.
Those attending Minding Creative Minds monthly meet and greet set the agenda. It is with intent, we hold this gathering as an informal event; each Minding Creative Minds monthly meeting follows its own path while offering a space to source core information about Minding Creative Minds and our services; a space where we can learn about and from our peers whose creative backgrounds may differ to our own; yet we all working in the creative sector brings us together.
Our meeting is a welcoming, social community whose common bond is our sector; the creative sector.
Our monthly Meet & Greet Sessions are presented by Minding Creative Minds (MCM) in association with The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,
Our monthly online Meet & Greet, is as always free, however, you must register for access, via this link:

Creativity at the Crossroads: The Summit 2025
2025-05-20 08:30 - 18:00 | Radisson, Golden Lane, Golden Lane, Dublin, Ireland
Get ready to ignite your creativity, expand your network, and shape the future of the creative sector! Launched in 2023, this dynamic summit was born from deep engagement with artists, arts workers, creatives, live events crew and industry professionals, bringing together a vibrant mix of voices from across Ireland’s creative landscape. From the entire creative village including musicians, Dramaturgs, Directors, Photographers, painters, Storymakers, writers to producers, event organisers, and below-the-line workers, this gathering highlights the essential role of Ireland’s Creative Sector & Arts in driving innovation, enriching communities, and strengthening Ireland’s economy.

Online Career Clinic - May 14th
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Minding Creative Minds, with generous support from Irma, is dedicated to empowering creatives in their careers. We offer the opportunity for a 10-15 minute one-on-one session with a creative specialist, where you can seek guidance, ask questions, or engage in a focused discussion on any area where you need support.
Clinics are held bi-monthly. The 2025 dates are:
May 14th
July 9th
Sep 10th
Nov 12th
Registration for the May clinic is now open.

Using Storytelling to Share Your Experiences Outside
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Johanna Thea. This workshop is designed to embrace your neurodivergent self and build resilience.
Wednesday May 7th 1 pm – 2.30 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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Meet & Greet - April 28th
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the April edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, April 28th.
Those attending Minding Creative Minds monthly meet and greet set the agenda. It is with intent, we hold this gathering as an informal event; each Minding Creative Minds monthly meeting follows its own path while offering a space to source core information about Minding Creative Minds and our services; a space where we can learn about and from our peers whose creative backgrounds may differ to our own; yet we all working in the creative sector brings us together.
Our meeting is a welcoming, social community whose common bond is our sector; the creative sector.
Our monthly Meet & Greet Sessions are presented by Minding Creative Minds (MCM) in association with The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,
Our monthly online Meet & Greet, is as always free, however, you must register for access, via this link:

Artists & Musicians - What Producers want?
2025-04-16 06:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Richey McCourt. This workshop is designed to equip artists and musicians with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the expectations of music producers.
Tuesday April 16th 18:30pm – 19:30pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Essentials of Songwriting
2025-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Richey McCourt, where we’ll explore the key elements that make a song unforgettable. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a beginner, this workshop will help you unlock your creative potential.
Tuesday April 15th 18:30pm – 19:30pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Funding 101
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our workshop with Joanne Ryan, where we’ll explore various funding opportunities available to creatives, including grants, commissions, and other financial resources.
Tuesday April 8th 18:00pm – 19:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Developing Your Marketing Roadmap
2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Rebecca Fountain, where we’ll dive into creating a marketing strategy to promote your creative work, focusing on branding, social media presence, and effective communication with your audience.
Tuesday April 8th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Goal-Setting and Planning
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Brian O’Regan, where we’ll explore setting realistic goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and staying on track with planning techniques that work for creatives.
Wednesday April 2nd 18:00pm – 19:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Business Essentials for Creatives
2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sinead O’Brien, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of running a creative business, including contracts, invoicing, time management, and essential business practices.
Wednesday April 2nd 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Career Planning as a Creative
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Andrew Macklin, where he will teach you how to plan and pivot your career as a creative professional. Developing strategies for long-term sustainability and navigating career transitions.
Tuesday April 1st 18:00pm – 19:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Keeping a Positive Mindset in Times of Change
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sue Cullen, where you will learn some tools and techniques to maintain mental resilience during career shifts, embracing change, and staying motivated in uncertain times.
Tuesday April 1st 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
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.
Workshops are NOT Recorded.

Meet & Greet - March 31st
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the March edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, March 31st.
Those attending Minding Creative Minds monthly meet and greet set the agenda. It is with intent, we hold this gathering as an informal event; each Minding Creative Minds monthly meeting follows its own path while offering a space to source core information about Minding Creative Minds and our services; a space where we can learn about and from our peers whose creative backgrounds may differ to our own; yet we all working in the creative sector brings us together.
Our meeting is a welcoming, social community whose common bond is our sector; the creative sector.
Our monthly Meet & Greet Sessions are presented by Minding Creative Minds (MCM) in association with The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,
Our monthly online Meet & Greet, is as always free, however, you must register for access, via this link:

The Arts Council Agility Award Application Basics
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Clí Donnellan, she will provide an in-depth explanation of the introduction, support materials, collaborators, as well as the application process and application form.
Wednesday March 26th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.

Applications & funding for theatre
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Pamela McQueen. This workshop builds on previous session, focusing on finding funding opportunities for playwrights. It covers how to present your writing process and scripts effectively when applying for different funding awards. Participants will reflect on their identity as writers and their career stage to target the most suitable support.
Wednesday March 12th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs. – “How do I ‘Develop’ my script”
Wednesday March 19th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs. – “My Play is ready now what?”
Wednesday March 26th 12:00 – 13:00 hrs. – “Applications & funding for theatre”

My Play is ready now what?
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Pamela McQueen to discuss approaches to drafting your play. What are the different methods used to get your script ready to present to producers and theatre makers.
Wednesday March 12th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs. – “How do I ‘Develop’ my script”
Wednesday March 19th 13:00 – 14:00 hrs. – “My Play is ready now what?”
Wednesday March 26th 12:00 – 13:00 hrs. – “Applications & funding for theatre”

Online Career Clinic for Creatives in association with IRMA.
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Calling all creatives! Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your portfolio, explore new career paths, or get expert advice on your creative journey, our Online Career Clinic for Creatives is here to help! Join us for a unique opportunity to chat one-on-one with an industry professional. Get personalised insights, tackle your biggest career concerns, and take your creative career to the next level. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out—register now and unlock the advice you need to thrive!

Tea & Talk - Women in Creative Careers Networking Event
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | guinness enterprise centre, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, D08 YEOP, Ireland
This networking event and mini symposium is more than just a creative professional development event; it’s a celebration of creative sisterhood and solidarity, creating a space where women in Creative careers can inspire one another. From all across the creative sector, we invite you to come together to share insights and champion the cause of Accelerating Women in Creative Careers.

By attending- you’ll hear from industry experts such as Lena Byrne, Sinead Meaney, Louise Lonergan, and more established creatives on pressing topics that resonate with today’s women in the creative and arts sector. Our tea & talk sessions are tailored to be informal, collaborative, and discuss the critical challenges women face, empowering you with knowledge and strategies to advance your career and #AccelerateAction as you positively influence the creative workplace.

We are putting the finishing touches on the event, but we invite you to visit the registration page for the latest details.

Highlights:

Expand your professional creative network through invaluable connections with high-achieving women from diverse creative backgrounds.
Engage with industry experts addressing the critical challenges women face in the creative business.
Gain knowledge and strategies to advance your creative career.
Celebrate sisterhood and solidarity with leaders from the creative sectors, sharing insights on equality and empowerment.
#AccelerateAction toward achieving gender parity and a future of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How do I 'Develop' my script
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)

The Arts Council Agility Award Application Basics
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Clí Donnellan, she will provide an in-depth explanation of the introduction, support materials, collaborators, as well as the application process and application form.
Wednesday March 5th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
Wednesday March 26th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.

Meet & Greet - February 24th
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the February edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, February 24th.
Those attending Minding Creative Minds monthly meet and greet set the agenda. It is with intent, we hold this gathering as an informal event; each Minding Creative Minds monthly meeting follows its own path while offering a space to source core information about Minding Creative Minds and our services; a space where we can learn about and from our peers whose creative backgrounds may differ to our own; yet we all working in the creative sector brings us together.
Our meeting is a welcoming, social community whose common bond is our sector; the creative sector.
Our monthly Meet & Greet Sessions are presented by Minding Creative Minds (MCM) in association with The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,
Our monthly online Meet & Greet, is as always free, however, you must register for access, via this link:

The Business of being a Creative
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sinead O’Brian where she teach how to pitch your project effectively, identify the right people to approach, and find funding opportunities. It also focuses on building resilience to navigate the rejections often faced by creatives early in their careers.
Wednesday January 29th 18:00pm – 19:00pm.

Using Marketing Platforms to build your fan base
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Part of the MCM Music Career Festival
Join us via Zoom for a series of FREE online workshops celebrating the Music Industry. Gain insights from industry experts and enhance your skills in this dynamic field. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect!

How to Develop an Idea for a TV Series or Feature Film and Pitch it
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sinead O’Brian where she will guide you through finding and shaping your story, crafting an attention-grabbing pitch, and presenting your idea to funders and producers—ready for the big screen.
Monday January 27th 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
