Theatre and Dance NI is pleased to share details of the Safe to Create Autumn/Winter 2025 Training Programme, a series of workshops designed to support safer, more inclusive and respectful workplaces across the arts and creative sectors.
These training sessions are offered at little or no cost, with a limited number of travel/accommodation bursaries available for those based outside host cities, and access support to ensure everyone can fully participate.
Highlights of the Programme
September 2025
- Staging Intimacy: An Introductory Workshop for Performers & Makers – Dublin (6 Sept), Galway (27 Sept)
- Work Permit Guidance & Supporting Migrant Artists – Online (10 Sept)
- Active Bystander Training – Cork (Late Sept, date TBC)
- Introduction to Intercultural Competence – Dublin (17 Sept), Online (30 Sept)
- Effective Conflict Management – Waterford (25 Sept)
October 2025
- LGBTQIA+ Inclusion for Leaders & Board Members – Belfast (2 Oct), Kilkenny (15 Oct)
- Disability Awareness in the Workplace – Online (7 Oct & 23 Oct)
- Active Bystander Training for Senior Leaders & Boards – Dublin (Oct TBC)
- Effective Conflict Management – Limerick (14 Oct)
- Autism Accessibility in the Workplace – Cork (21 Oct)
- Financial Governance: Intro to Finances for Non-Financial Leaders – Dublin (22 Oct)
November 2025
- Active Bystander Training for Artists & Creatives – Sligo (6 Nov), Kilkenny (19 Nov)
- Autism Accessibility in the Workplace – Galway (12 Nov)
- Board Culture in the Arts & Creative Sectors – Online (13 Nov)
December 2025
- Board Governance Training for New/Prospective Board Members – Galway (1 Dec
- Intercultural Leadership & Board Diversity – Online (2 Dec)
How to Take Part
View the full schedule and book your place at: safetocreate.ie/training-resources
These workshops are an excellent opportunity for artists, producers, managers, board members, and creative professionals to develop essential skills around inclusion, governance, leadership, and respectful workplace practice.