Join us at SPARK Youth Arts Festival 2026!

📅 When and where? The festival will take place online and in Wexford from Friday 20th – Thursday 26th February

❓ What will I get out of attending? The week is jam-packed with activities, inspiration and celebration, including:

In-depth discussions on creativity and wellbeing in youth work
A youth event exploring creativity and wellbeing with youth work projects in Wexford in partnership with FDYS
A special workshop designed to support youth workers and artists to facilitate wellbeing programmes with young people using creative processes.
Opportunities to have your questions answered before you start your Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme application
The official launch of key research on creativity in youth work with opportunities to consider future directions for research, practice and policy.
... and more!

There really is something for everyone this year!

🤔 Is it for me? If you are a youth worker, artist, youth arts practitioner, manager, or have an interest in youth arts in youth work, you're bound to find something that inspires you.

💰 How much? All events are free.

😀 Check out the events and grab your place while you can.