There is so much power and potential in being present with each other, and to actively listen to what we have to say. It is with that presence that we can build and grow with courage and openness. ARCCA’s vision is to guide people to understand themselves better, meet people where they are at and embrace the ever-shifting landscape we are all trying to find our feet on.
Every project and idea we develop is in response to the people we meet, the spaces we move through and the connections we build. It is through these experiences that we have developed six pillars that hold up the ARCCA framework.
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Build Together
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Grow Together
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Hear Together
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Move Together
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Learn Together
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Be Together
ARCCA - A Real Creative Community Archive - is a DIY publishing house and creative network that produces publications, events, films, workshops and conversations around how to best support each other through the lens of community and youth work.
It was established 11 years ago by a 15-year-old who was passionate about platforming youth voices and connecting people through creativity. Since then, its roots have grown and it has evolved into a space that celebrates, supports and asks questions through a variety of responsive projects and ideas.
Our aim is to pass on knowledge to the next wave of community builders, to offer kindness, to share experiences and to create resilient reference points.
DIY Publications, Youth Facilitation, Music Events, Panels, Workshops
& Conversations
ARCCA is the collective mentality that together we are strong.
Creative Director, Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Fleur Adderley
Art Director & Deputy Editor: Danny Byrne
Music & Events Manager: Niamh Binns