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Creative Europe Desk Ireland @creativeeuireland.bsky.social · 23h

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

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

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · 1d

🎨 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 Art and Design Research — CFA Creative Futures Academy

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · 2d

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/

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.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 2d

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

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 2d

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

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

www.irishtimes.com

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 7d

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

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 7d

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

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 8d

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

@creativefutures.bsky.social
#StudyatNCAD #CircularDesign

MA in Circular by Design - National College of Art and Design

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 8d

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

IMAGE Magazine - Lifestyle, Business & Fashion

IMAGE magazine is Ireland's favourite source for the latest in lifestyle, business, culture and fashion news. Discover big ideas with IMAGE ie today.

IMAGE.ie

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 8d

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

@creativefutures.bsky.social #StudyatNCAD #CircularDesign

MA in Circular by Design - National College of Art and Design

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 8d

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

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 9d

🏆 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

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.

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · 12d

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

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

@ncad-ireland.bsky.social @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social @myiadt.bsky.social

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 14d

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

NCAD Gallery | National College of Art and Design, Dublin - NCAD Gallery & Public Programmes

NCAD In Public is the overarching descriptor and events information web portal for the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Dublin, public programme of conferences, talks and exhibitions for pub...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 14d

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

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 14d

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

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 16d

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

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...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 20d

Nice to see #NCADAlumni Luke Casserly featured in this article by Sunni Bean. His innovative project, "Pesky Nature" - a cookbook reimagining invasive species like Japanese knotweed - shows how art sparks new conversations about #ecology.

📲 Read more: www.dublininquirer.com/an-artist-di...

An artist dishes up Dublin’s invasive species

Luke Casserly wants to reframe how we think about plants like Japanese Knotweed – with a cookbook.

www.dublininquirer.com

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 20d

TODAY! Opening night - 𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 exhibition | Jack Galligan, Jennifer O'Brien and Nicholas Sidarchuk at the NCAD Gallery. From 𝟲—𝟴 𝗣𝗠. All are welcome.

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 27d

Image credit: Digital reproduction by Jennifer O'Brien on the occasion of the exhibition SOD SCRAPER, 2025, NCAD Gallery. Original © image courtesy of Council.ie. Photographer: Robert Reynolds Photography.

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 24d

Welcome! Visit our website at shorturl.at/OtfF0 for all essential programme details, academic calendars, and student services as we kick off the 2025/2026 academic year!

#NCAD #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 27d

Image credit: Digital reproduction by Jennifer O'Brien on the occasion of the exhibition SOD SCRAPER, 2025, NCAD Gallery. Original © image courtesy of Council.ie. Photographer: Robert Reynolds Photography.

National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 27d

Forthcoming at 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆. 𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 | Jack Galligan, Jennifer O’Brien, Nicholas Sidarchuk. Programmed as part of the student Open Call 2025.
𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟭𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆, 6-8 pm. All are welcome.
💻 For more information visit www.ncad.ie/gallery-even...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 28d

Nice piece by Orla Dempsey in @independent.ie mentioning #NCAD graduate and knitwear designer Mihai Mar's work on @netflix.com's hit series #Wednesday! The article highlights how Mar contributed to creating Pugsley's jumpers and other pieces for the show.
📲 www.independent.ie/style/fashio...

‘Wednesday isn’t a big follower of fashion, so we try to make a style that’s her own’ – The Netflix costume team on the Irish designs that bewitched them

“Wednesday isn’t a big follower of fashion, so we try to make a style that’s her own,” says Mark Sutherland, who together with Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, is in charge of costumes f...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 28d

Need answers? Visit the Academic & Student Affairs section on our website: shorturl.at/Xsi33

It's your go-to spot for answering most student questions and resolving issues.

#NCAD #StudyatNCAD