Minding Creative Minds

Autism and Art: Life Skills for Autistic Creatives
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Kathryn M Crowley, specialist in “Writing for wellbeing” for autistic adults. You will get practical tips to support you in all sorts of daily communications and relaxation techniques.
Tuesday July 08th 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 - July 28th
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the July edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, July 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:

Wellness Tools for Freelancers & Events Workers
2025-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Eoin Ryan. Join us for a professional wellness session designed to give you tools you can apply immediately, at work and in life.
Monday August 11th 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.

Fearless Booking for Artist & Creatives
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | guinness enterprise centre, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, D08 YEOP, Ireland
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Colm Dawson. This workshop is designed to boost confidence, sharpen your sales pitch, and help you get more gigs, bookings, and connections.
Wednesday August 13th 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.

Meet & Greet - August 25th
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the August edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, August 25th.
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:

Creative Career Recharge Series: Keeping a Positive Mindset in Times of Change
2025-09-03 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.
Wednesday September 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.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Career Planning as a Creative
2025-09-03 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.
Wednesday September 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: Goal-Setting and Planning
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 September 10th 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: Business Essentials for Creatives
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sinead O’Brien who will provide tips on 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 September 10th 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.

Online Career Clinic - Sept 10th
2025-09-10 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:
Sep 10th
Nov 12th
Registration for the September clinic is now open.

Creative Career Recharge Series: Developing Your Marketing Roadmap
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Rebecca Fountain who will dive into creating a marketing strategy to promote your creative work, focusing on branding, social media presence, and effective communication with your audience.
Wednesday September 17th 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: Funding 101
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our workshop with Joanne Ryan who will helps creatives explore funding options from grants to commissions; and offers tips for writing funding applications.
Wednesday September 17th 6pm – 8pm.
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 - September 29th
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the September edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, September 29th.
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:

Ready to W.R.I.T.E.? From Book Dream to Writing Your Way
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Tracy Stewart. Learn how to start your book with confidence, build consistent writing habits, and stay motivated through the challenges of the process.
Monday October 6th 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.

Developing a Positive Outlook as a Creative (2 Part Series)
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sue Cullen to discover how to harness your creativity, shift your mindset, and bring more optimism and clarity into your everyday life.
Tuesday October 7th 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.

Developing a Positive Outlook as a Creative (2 Part Series)
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sue Cullen to discover how to harness your creativity, shift your mindset, and bring more optimism and clarity into your everyday life.
Monday October 13th 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.

Meet & Greet - October 20th
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the October edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, October 20th.
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:

Beyond the Writing - W.R.I.T.E. Your Publishing Path
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Tracy Stewart. Learn how to start your book with confidence, build consistent writing habits, and stay motivated through the challenges of the process.
Wednesday October 22nd 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.

Filing Your Tax Return
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Michael Ellis. Get guidance on what you can and cannot claim and get expert answers to your tax questions.
Tuesday November 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.

Essentials for Screenwriters
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Jennifer Davidson. We will cover how to write compelling scripts, pitch effectively, and stay focus & inspired throughout your writing journey.
Tuesday November 18th 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.

Online Career Clinic - Nov 19th
2025-11-19 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.
Registration for the September clinic is now open.

Meet & Greet - November 24th
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the November edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, October 20th.
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 Essentials to Self-Publishing for Writers
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Tracy Stewart. Discover if self-publishing is right for you and learn to navigate the process.
Monday December 8th 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.

Meet & Greet - December 15th
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the December edition of our Minding Creative Minds online meet and greet session on Monday, December 15th.
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:

Creative Problem-Solving, Freelance Career Challenges
2026-01-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Andrew Macklin. Master practical problem-solving for freelancers. Learn structured approaches to overcome challenges and build confidence in handling unexpected situations.

Monday January 12th 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

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.

Opportunity Planning for 2026
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Eoin Sandford. Plan your creative year with clarity and confidence. Map opportunities, create an actionable plan, and set yourself up for success from day one.

Wednesday January 14th 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.

Meet & Greet - January 26th
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
As we enter 2026, we wish you a happy, peaceful and healthy new year. Importantly, we wish to remind you Minding Creative Minds is in your corner throughout the year. Our services are available to all creatives and creative sector workers across the island of Ireland and our Irish peers overseas on tour, or otherwise. Please study our website, and as you familiarise yourself with our services you will be positioned to identify how we can best help you. If you need any clarifications or have other questions, you are always welcome to email us on info@mindingcreativeminds.ie

As part of our suite of services we run our monthly online Meet & Greet, an event we really look forward to and runs throughout the year

Minding Creative Minds is by creatives for creatives and our monthly meeting is a lovely attendee-led meeting. For those amongst you, who are thinking of attending your first Meet & Greet Session; this format offers a lovely introduction to Minding Creative Minds and our services, while also offering you an opportunity to meet like-minded creatives and creative sector workers.

We look forward to welcoming our creative community peers, friends and colleagues to the January 2026 edition of our Minding Creative Minds Online Meet & Greet Session on Monday, January 26th.

When you join our Minding Creative Minds monthly meet and greet, by doing so, you 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 the fact 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) with thanks to, and 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 here:

Level Up Your Creative Business: Strategy & Systems
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Brian O’Regan. Learn how to turn your vision into a thriving, sustainable business without losing your creative spark.
Wednesday January 28th 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.

Understanding your Own Business Set-Up
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Stephen O’Rourke. This workshop is designed to help you understand your obligations and make confident, informed business decisions.
Tuesday February 10th 1pm – 2:30pm.
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.

What is your Limit? Transforming Your Mindset to Achieve Your Goals
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for our Workshop with Sue Cullen. Break through mental barriers and unlock your potential. Identify limiting beliefs, transform your mindset, and set meaningful goals to start the year with clarity and confidence.

Wednesday February 11th 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.
