Trauma Informed Artists Network Ireland
Creative Places Darndale has been a leader in trauma-informed community arts practice, recognising the need to protect both communities and artists from harm.
In 2025, CPD delivered Ireland’s first trauma-informed conference for socially engaged artists, followed by specialist training designed specifically for artists working in complex community settings. The training was co-created by Lucy Mannion (TINT Education) and Doulab Circus, drawing on extensive expertise in trauma-informed practice.
These sessions led to the creation of the Trauma Informed Artists Network Ireland — a public directory supporting organisations seeking artists with trauma-aware training and experience.
Training levels vary and are clearly indicated. Listing does not imply endorsement, and organisations must carry out their own safeguarding and Garda vetting procedures.
TARYN DE VERE
(she/they)
Discipline:
Placemaking; collage; upcycling and recycled-materials art; wearable art; jewellery and badge making; clay, sculpture and papier-mâché; shrine and headpiece making; storybook creation with children; memory-based creative work with older people; community arts and crafts.
Region:
Dublin and surrounding areas
Age Groups:
All ages
Trauma-Informed Training:
Two-day trauma-informed practice workshop for socially engaged artists (TINT Education)
Two-day Theatre of the Oppressed workshop
About:
Taryn is a multi-disciplinary artist and arts manager with a strong focus on making creativity accessible to everyone. Their work spans a wide range of community settings, including schools, youth centre’s, nursing homes, museums, galleries and recovery services. Taryn has extensive experience working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and in contexts where care, sensitivity and trauma-aware practice are essential.
Contact / Links:
https://linktr.ee/Taryn_de_Vere
Do you have “Trauma Informed Training”? Want to be part of our directory? Fill out this quick form to be included!
https://forms.gle/7okqYJGhZcU2DLxu9
N.B Listing does not imply endorsement. Organisations are responsible for their own safeguarding procedures, including Garda vetting.
Garda vetting information:
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/5206c-national-vetting-bureau-nvb/