"This youth initiative responds to their interest of 4-6 young people in each partner organisation to stretch the possibilities of their creative work and their interest in building social interaction, possibilities and networks.The youth initiative centres around the idea of 'Art Cafes' a space that members of the public can join the young artists for a creative and social workshop in a relaxed environment that promote integration and interaction. The project aims to contribute to SOCIAL INCLUSION,- The project provides an integrated and social setting for engagementPARTICIPATION,- the young people are involved in all aspects of the project and are actively participating in the social and cultural life of the city.CREATIVITY AND CULTURE- Participants will develop their and as they engage with others also contribute to cultural life of the city. The integration and visibility of the artists in a mainstream arts/ cultural setting will contribute to their recognition as members o f the cultural community and the richness and diversity they can bring. EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP- Participants will gain skills through their participation in the project in initiative, creativity, teamwork, all useful skills in the world of workHEALTH AND WELL-BEINGThere is much evidence that creative participation in social environments contributes to factors of well-being The project seeks to provide models of integrated and inclusive practices that could inspire further innovation and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.The following results are expected:The creation of a model of drop in public ""Art Cafes' hosted by artists with intellectual disabilities. This model will be developed according to the specific skills and interests of the young artists involved.The exchange of experiences and approaches between the partnersThe dissemination of outcomes.IMPACT ON PARTICIPANTSWe expect the following impacts in terms of increase of competences in relation to the LLC framework-Communication in the mother tongue. -communication in foreign languages. -mathematical competence and digital competence. -learning to learn. There will be strong personal and social development focus to the project-the artists will developed their voice and capacity for self expression.The we have a new level of autonomyThey will have a new level of social inclusionThey will learn about decision making and team work.The project aims to improve wellbeing through the opportunity to -connect -be active -keep learning .-give to others -take notice (mindfulness)IMPACT ON PARTICIPANT ORGANISTION.The partner organisations will learn by developing their relationship and gaining insight to approaches in general as will as the specific approaches used within this project. It will give the opportunity to reflect on practicesIMPACT ON TARGET GROUPSThe member of the public who participate in the workshops will have the opportunity to engage with the participants in the project and with their creativity. The project also aims to contribute to their well being.Expected Impact on communityIt is expected that the project will challenge perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities and their capacity to develop as artists and to contribute to the cultural life of the city.IMPACT ON OTHER STAKE-HoldersThe project seeks to provide models of integrated and inclusive practices that could inspire further innovation and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities with potential impact on the cultural and disability sectorsLonger term impactsOnline documentation will sustain the impact of the programmeThe learning from the project will be sustained into future work of the partner organisations.The reflection documentation and recognition of learning will support that sustaining of the learning for the individuals. The organisations will support them with development of follow on activities. This will involve looking at further opportunities within Erasmus+ as well as looking at other learning and development opportunities for the young people."

CONTEXT/BACKGROUND OF PROJECT; CIT CCAD has worked in close collaboration from Cork City Council and Crawford Art Gallery to develop work that contributes to the development of the field of creative inclusive educational practices with adult learners/ artists with intellectual disabilities. Work so far has resulted in production of a publication and an exhibition engaging over 32000 visitors, a seminar and public engagement events. The work to date has benefited from international engagement. This proposal will build on the outcomes of this work to date but aims for a much broader impact and dissemination an ambitious but achievable objected to develop an MA programme for practioners aiming to develop their practice in this field with support from the Head of the school for the development of this programme. The project benefits from commitment of local city council and Corks municipal art gallery, the Crawford Art Gallery. The partnership with between a third level institutes and 3 organisations also involved in innovative practice directly engaging the target group makes for a project with strong impacts, potential and results.OBJECTIVES OF YOUR PROJECT; • To exchange, examine and inspire, test, innovate, analyze, highlight and develop creative and inclusive arts education and pedagogical approaches for practice with Adult learners with intellectual disabilities through: -action based research-interactive online exchange platform-large scale international exhibition-seminar-international workshops-public engagement programme.The project will focus in quality learning experience and relevant personalized and inclusive approaches.• To explore the relationship of a marginalized group(s) within a 3rd level higher educational institutes and increase learning and progression opportunities for adult learners with intellectual disabilities.• To support development of a career paths as artists or facilitators and entreprenuership opportunities for adult learners.• To support and model good practice in relationship of creative adult learners with intellectual disabilities and cultural institutions • To develop curriculum and pedagogical approaches that support the learning opportunities of adult learners with intellectual disabilities and to find tools for recognition of learning and achievement.• To support skills development of art educators/mentors through development of MA level curriculum and pedagogical approaches for artists/ educators who wish to engage in creative learning opportunities for adult with intellectual disabilities. • to support integration and recognition in society of creative adult learners with intellectual disabilities as active citizens contributing to the cultural ad civic life of the community • To provide learning in inclusive creative practices that are transferable across formal and non formal learning sectors and across range of age profilesNUMBER AND PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS; International workshops: 54 participantsOnline platform: 15 Staff/ facilitators, adult learners from partner organisations. Interaction and content comments from 30 other stakeholders beyond partnership.Target number of visits to website during project duration: 1000Public engagement with adult learners with intellectual disabilities/ artists: 160Seminar: 70 participants day one &50 day two for workshop formatInputs to publication: 15 Stake holders.Public engagement with exhibition: 35000 people.DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES & METHODOLOGY Research, analysis, development and sharing of creative inclusive education practices through-• Development and implementation of 3 international workshops• Development of a publishing of a book• Development of an online platform for exchange of practice and researchDevelopment of accredited creative programmes for adult learners with intellectual disabilitiesDevelopment of an MA programme for educators / arts practicioners in creative inclusive education practices.Development and recommendation for creative inclusive education practices to link with a range of art college programmes.Curation and presentation of an exhibition Engagement with stakeholders through dissemination of outcomes and seminarEngagement with public through workshops A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE RESULTS AND IMPACT ENVISAGED AND FINALLY THE POTENTIAL LONGER TERM BENEFITS.Increased learning and progression opportunities for adult learners with intellectual disabilitiesDevelopment of career as artists and entreprenuership opportunities for adult learners with intellectual disabilitiesSkills development of art educators/mentors practicing in field of creative inclusive learning.Integration and recognition in society for creative adult learners adult learners with intellectual disabilitiesDevelopment of meaningful partnerships with cultural institutions