Theatre Forum is now Performing Arts Forum
Organiser: Irish Theatre Institute
Date: 13 Aug - 31 December 2025
Venue: in-person across the island of Ireland and online
Price: Free or low fee

Presented by Safe to Create

Check out Safe to Create’s Autumn/Winter 2025 Training Programme for Ireland’s arts and creative community. This season continues to bring a blend of online and in-person workshops, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive at work.

The Autumn/Winter line-up continues our focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Safe Practice, Workplace Skills, and Governance & Leadership. Upcoming Workshops:  

OCTOBER
Active Bystander for Managers, Producers, Leaders & Board Members
9 Oct, Dublin

Effective Conflict Management, for Artists, Creatives & Arts Workers
14 Oct, Limerick

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion for Managers, Producers, Leaders & Board Members
15 Oct, Kilkenny

Autism Accessibility in the Workplace for Producers, Managers & Leaders
21 Oct, Cork

Financial Governance: Intro to Finances for Non-Financial Board Members & Leaders
22 Oct, Dublin

Disability Awareness in the Workplace for Producers, Managers & Leaders
23 Oct, Online

NOVEMBER
Active Bystander Training for Artists, Creatives & Arts Workers
6 Nov, Sligo

Autism Accessibility in the Workplace for Producers, Managers & Leaders
12 Nov, Galway

Board Culture in the Arts & Creative Sectors for Board Members & Leaders
13 Nov, Online

Active Bystander Training for Artists, Creatives & Arts Workers
19 Nov, Kilkenny

DECEMBER
Board Governance Training for Artists, Creatives & Arts Workers – Prospective & New Board Members
1 Dec, Galway

Intercultural Leadership & Board Diversity for Board Members & Senior Leaders
2 Dec, Online

Look out for our three new pilot workshops: Managing the Complaints Process; Addressing Bias, and HR for Freelancers / Small Organisations – soon to go live!

We also provide:

  • A limited number of training fees bursaries are available for freelance artists, arts & creative workers to cover the cost of this course. Places will be offered based on eligibility ​and on a first come first served basis.
  • Travel/accommodation bursaries (for Ireland-based participants travelling from outside the host city)
  • Access cost support to ensure everyone can fully participate
  • To support fair access and minimise last-minute cancellations, free in-person workshops now require a refundable €10 deposit, returned in full upon attendance.
  • All our workshops are either offered free of charge or subsidised. 

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep dignity and respect at the core of Ireland’s arts and creative workplaces.

Download our ‘At A Glance’ Autumn/Winter 2025 Training Programme and pin it to your noticeboard for quick reference.