Draíocht Seeks New Board Members

In response to Draíochts’ 2023 to 2026 Strategy Development process, we are seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to join our Board. There are a limited number of places available.

About Draíocht
Established in 2001, Draíocht is a multi disciplinary arts centre located in Dublin 15. We place the meeting of artist and the public of all ages at the heart of our vision. Draíocht is synonymous with participation and creativity. We programme high quality performances, have a rich and varied children/young people's programme, exhibition, arts participation and artist support programmes, all aiming to engage, challenge, support and connect. Dublin 15 has the highest youth population of any local authority area and double the national average of new communities living here. Our commitment to children and young people is well known. We are the only Arts Centre of our kind with a full time dedicated Children/Youth Arts Officer. In 2023, we will become the first Arts Centre to appoint an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion officer.

We are known for having ambition in our programming and for going outside the venue, into the heart the communities of Dublin 15. Landmark Projects include:
- Home Theatre (Ireland) Project / 2018
- Our Place Our Stories / 2019
- PlayGround Orchestra / 2021 & 2022
- BAKE! & The Dig LIVE:THEATRE Tour to D15 Primary Schools / 2023
- NEST / 2024

Draíocht is core funded by Fingal County Council with additional funding provided by the Arts Council

Commitment Required:
Board Members of Draíocht CLG serve three years, renewable to a max of two terms with an additional year if agreed. Draíocht is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity. Directors’ insurance is in place.

The Board of Directors meet 5 times a year for approximately 2 hours per meeting. Meetings are held in Draíocht. There can be additional subcommittee meetings as required.

Directors’ primary responsibility is to have legal and financial oversight of Draíocht CLG. They are supported by the Executive Director and General Manager.

Current Board members are:
Richard Dixon (Chair)
David Branagan
Dylan Coburn Gray
Sarah Farrell
Maureen Penrose
Cllr. Howard Mahony
Cllr. Mary McCamley

Applications welcome from:
Draíocht welcomes applications from everyone over 18 who are able to make their own legal decisions and who will have Draíocht’s best interests as their primary goal.

We particularly encourage applications from under-represented voices/communities.

New Board Members will be required to participate in an induction process.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have the following skillsets:
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion
- Children/Young People
- Community Interests
- Local Development
- HR
- Finance
- Fundraising

What is required if you are interested in joining Draíocht’s Board:

Please send in a letter/email to Emer McGowan, Executive Director, Draíocht, outlining the experience you would bring to the organisation and why you would like to join same.

Emer McGowan, Executive Director, Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 RYX6
Email: emer@draiocht.ie

Closing Date: 6pm, Friday 5th May 2023
with a view to joining the Board in September 2023