19th June—31st July 2026
Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School, Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2. D02 FC64, seek proposals for the commission a public art work/s under the Percent for Art Scheme funded by the Department of Education and Science marking its significant redesign and redevelopment by prestigious tún architecture + design. This is an exciting opportunity for an artist to engage with education, architecture, urban contexts and the dynamic Educate Together ethos.
Presentation Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School operates under the patronage of Educate Together where teaching and learning takes place in a relaxed, engaged and holistic learning environment for all children, where they can be themselves, have fun and enjoy learning.
At the heart of the Educate Together ethos is that the children learn in a way that is best for each individual child. Each child is guaranteed a warm and caring learning environment and an excellent standard of teaching. The vibrant school community is a dynamic melting pot of cultures all learning under one roof, currently with approximately 300 students and positioned to grow.
The commissioned work of art will respond to the site, enhancing the newly re-designed environment and enriching the fabric of the school for its staff and students.
The successful proposal will consider the following key considerations:
* Reflect the particular Educate Together ethos and ambition of the school.
* Embody its commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
* Proposals should focus on the following elements or themes: diversity, ecology and outside in, learning and nature within the context of the adjacent canal, the surrounding city and urban environment, reflecting the National School age group and wide mix of ethnicities.
The budget for this commission is €52,000.
Preferred locations for the final artwork are places of congregation and movement, of student and staff frequently passing and where guests may be received: they include reception, library area and stairway beside canal or the School grounds. Multiple or alternative locations following a site visit may be imagined later, or ideas that include a trail through the school, dependant on the artist’s vision.
Summary of deadlines:
Friday 19 June 2026 – Competition opens
Friday 31 July 2026 – Expression of interest deadline
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12 noon – Stage 1 submission deadline
Monday 31 August 2026 – Selection of stage 2 proposals
Monday 14 September 2026, 12 noon – Site visit for shortlisted artists only
Monday 19 October 2026 – Award of Commission
1 June 2027 – Installation of artwork
This is a two-stage open commission and will be managed by the National Sculpture Factory, Cork. To register your interest in the project you are required to email elma@nationalsculpturefactory.com expressing your interest in the project by Friday 31 July.
Applications to be clearly marked Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School Commission.