Arts Participation

Blue Raincoat maintain a year-round programme of arts participation, aimed at including the Sligo community in professional performance arts production and training. Our work in this area is focused on the three key areas below. As well, Blue Raincoat are also open to new areas of development in arts participation.

Footsteps - Down Syndrome Ireland
Blue Raincoat maintain a year round relationship with the Sligo branch of Footsteps involving regular workshops and culminating in public performances...

Cairde Summer Festival
A community based festival of performance arts events. Focussed on the theme of 'inclusivity', Cairde aims to bring marginalised groups into the mainstream through workshops and performances that appeal to all audiences...

Assembly Line Music Education Programme
Run as a part of the Assembly Line Music Series this programme offers informal access to visiting musicians in a pre-show workshop or discussion format...