About Us

 

We are a community arts organisation aiming to provide direct access to the arts within disadvantaged communities in the Greater Shantallow Area/Outer North Region of Derry.

Our Ethos emphasises the values of hard work, achievement, enjoyment of learning and service to our community through the arts.

Some of the special features we offer include:

  • Arts For Life- we are dedicated to preparing participants to make a significant contribution to their community and society as a whole

  • A clear emphasis on boosting performance and achievement for all

  • Studio 2 is multi-cultural in outlook and interacts with people from all different cultures

 
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Studio 2 is one of Ireland’s best loved Arts centres bringing the Arts to the Greater Shantallow area and beyond.

Studio 2 Artistic Policy

We place the Arts at the heart of our Social, Economic and creative life.  Our Core values describe who we are, what we stand for and are artistic policy endorses these values to the wider community.

Core Values:

  • Community – ‘Art Reaching Communities’ – ‘Sense of Belonging’

  • Create – ‘Bring to Being’

  • Connect – ‘Inclusive, supporting and nurturing environment’

  • Inspire – ‘Invigorate and enhance’

  • Educate – ‘Learning Creative and Cultural Expression’

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Outreach & Educational Programmes

 
 
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The Art Reaching Communities

In house Studio 2 Facilitators

This strand provides the opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to develop skills as artists through collaborative processes with professional mentors. We develop and produce a wide range of activities across a number of art forms including Drama, Dance, Music, Animation, Digital Art, Festival and Traditional Irish Arts.

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Youth and Social Inclusion Programme

Facilitated by Youth Support Worker In Charge

We have designed a visionary approach to inspire and engage young people in the Outer North Area & beyond. We offer innovative creative arts activities & pathways so that our young people experience the magic of the Arts. We offer:

  • Kick Up The Arts Programme

  • extending schools programme

  • choices programme

  • Artisan Club Membership programme

  • be aware programme

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Community Engagement & Civic Festival Programme: Facilitated By Irena Noonan, Communities United Coordinator

Supported by the Executive Office this unique culturally connected civic engagement programme offers the opportunity to bring together people from all sections of our community. Providing a platform to join together in expressing their cultural creativity and diversity. As part of our key civic celebrations including the Earhart Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival and The Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival. For additional information and to participate simply contact Irena Noonan.