Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers

The Department of Education is pleased to announce BLAST Creativity & Arts in Education Residency 2026/2027 applications are now open. 

BLAST Creativity & Arts in Education Residency 2026/2027 apply online Here

 The closing date for receipt of applications is 20^th April 2026.

Please contact National Arts in Education, Tralee Education Support Centre for queries or support, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

BLAST is an initiative of the Department of Education, under the Creative Youth Plan 2023-2027. It is led by and in partnership with the 21 full-time Education Centres Ireland.

Eligibility:

• All schools in receipt of capitation grants from the Department of Education or Education and Training Boards (ETBs) can apply for BLAST.
• Schools participating in either Creative Clusters, Creative Schools or TAP+ can apply for BLAST.
• Fee Paying Schools are not eligible to apply for BLAST Residencies. Schools that are not in the free-education scheme cannot apply for BLAST.

BLAST 2026/27 Application Form