About this Event
ATAI National Conference 2026: IDENTITY
Join the Art Teachers’ Association of Ireland for a day of artist talks, professional learning, workshops and conversation exploring IDENTITY at The Model, Sligo.
Featuring artists and educators alongside Oide and NSEAD, the conference brings Art teachers together to explore identity, representation, belonging, culture and place through Visual Art education. The conference will also feature supplier stands and opportunities to connect with organisations and providers supporting Art teachers and Visual Art education.
Draft Running Order
09:15–09:45 Registration & Café
09:45–09:55 Welcome from The Model
09:55–10:05 Elayne Adamczyk Harrington, ATAI President President’s Address
10:05–10:45 Paul MacCormaic Keynote Address
10:45–11:15 Barry Britton Guest Speaker
11:15–11:30 Break
11:30–11:50 Salvatore of Lucan Guest Speaker
11:50–12:30 Hazel Cullen, Oide Art Education & Upcoming Programmes
12:30–13:15 Lunch — The Model Café
13:15–14:45 The Model Workshops
A choice of practical workshops taking place throughout The Model
14:45–15:15 Jim Fitzpatrick — Recorded Interview Screening
15:15–15:30 Dr Emma Sutton, President-elect of NSEAD National Society for Education in Art and Design
15:30–15:45 Elayne Adamczyk Harrington, ATAI President Closing Address & Conference Feedback
Supplier stands and professional networking will be available throughout the conference.
Running order and speakers are subject to change.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Model. Home of The Niland Collection., The Mall, Sligo, Ireland
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.