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VAI News
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 Get Together 2025
September 8th 2025 in TU Dublin
with a second date ONLINE
September 16th 2025.
More details to follow…
Don’t forget, members get pre-notice and very special ticket prices.
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VAI News
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 Visual Artists Ireland has issued a new advisory note for Irish artists shipping works to the U.S. The document outlines key considerations, including tariffs, customs classification, and best practices for safe and compliant transport. Artists are very strongly encouraged to consult it and seek professional guidance for a smooth export process.
Advisory Note to Irish Artists Regarding Potential U.S. Tariffs and Import Regulations
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General News
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 From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
9 April 2025
Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced funding of over €900,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme.
The funding will benefit 154 projects taking place in over 36 countries, covering architecture, circus, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and visual arts.
Announcing the grants, Minister O’Donovan said:
“It gives me great pleasure to announce this round of Culture Ireland funding of over €900,000. Marking 20 years since its establishment, the demand for Culture Ireland’s support has never been higher, demonstrating the success of Irish artists across global stages and the demand from international audiences to see their work. I wish all the artists well in their global travels”
Architecture: Brennan Furlong Architects presenting Howth – the Memory of a Site (Italy), Presentation of The Reason of Towns, An Exhibition with Architect Valerie Mulvin by the Irish Architecture Foundation (GB)
Circus: Hands Down Circus Ltd presenting Tape That (Lithuania), Darragh McLoughlin in collaboration with Cirkus Kolektiv and Cirkorama (Croatia), Bill and Fred Productions presenting The Grannies at Festival Imaginarius (Portugal)
Dance: touring supports for Birdboy by Emma Martin/United Fall (Finland/Cyprus) and Junk Ensemble presenting Dances Like a Bomb (Poland)
Literature: Irish writers appearing at various international literary festivals, such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival (Scotland), participation at the IX Festival Internacional De Poesía Los Confines (Honduras) and participation at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (Canada)
Music: Support towards over 40 international tours across the world covering a range of artists and genres including JigJam (North America), Sina Theil (North America), Soda Blonde (Britain/Europe), Hothouse Flowers (Britain), Black Pope (Britain), Strange Boy (USA), The Weaving (GB), Maria Somerville (USA), Dea Matrona (Europe), Tulua (Canada), Joshua Burnside (Europe), Laoise O’Brien and Helen Lawlor (Hong Kong), Dani Larkin (GB), Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble (Chile/China), Bicurious (UK and France), Seamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta (France) and Crash Ensemble (Iceland), Pointbreak (Canada)
Opera: Premiere of a new opera by Emma O’Halloran at the Opera Saratoga Summer Festival (USA)
Theatre: Support for international tours, including Cyclone Rep Theatre Company (Germany), Dan Colley/Riverbank Arts Centre (Malta), Julie Sharkey (GB), Landmark Productions (GB), NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (USA), Brassneck Theatre Company (USA) and Liam McCarthy (Czech Republic)
Visual Arts: International exhibitions by Irish artists including Mother’s Tankstation (Switzerland), Michele Baron (Tokyo), Francis Van Maele (GB/France), Jesse Presley Jones (Singapore), Marielle MacLeman (Slovenia), Claire Hurley (Finland), Alan Butler (Spain), Small Nights Projects (Japan), Kerlin Gallery (USA/Switzerland) and Basil Al-Rawi (Spain)
Multidisciplinary: Continued support towards the programme of Irish arts and culture at key festivals and venues including the Digital Art Bienniale NÉMO (France), Canada Ireland Foundation’s Beltane Festival (Canada), Éigse na Bruiséil (Belgium), Return to London Town Festival (GB) and Fest’Irlande (France)
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General News
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 A new national survey has launched examining the provision, capacity, and geographic distribution of visual artists’ workspaces across Ireland. The research project, commissioned by the Arts Council and delivered by Visual Artists Ireland, seeks to gather essential data to inform future support and development in visual arts infrastructure.
By engaging directly with workspace providers—both funded and unfunded—the survey aims to build a detailed understanding of current infrastructure, demand, and gaps. The findings will guide the Arts Council’s efforts to shape policy, strengthen supports, and identify opportunities for collaboration across the sector.
All visual arts workspace providers are encouraged to take part. The survey is now open and can be accessed at https://visualartists.ie/acs2025oi.
For further information, contact VAI at (01) 6729488 or email surve...@visualartists.ie.
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General News
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From Fire Station Artists’ Studios.
19 March 2025.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Greavu as Director of Fire Station Artists’ Studios. FSAS is thrilled to welcome Sara to the team in the coming months.
Anthony Haughey, Chairperson:
“On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Sara Greavu the new Director of Fire Station Artists’ Studios. Sara’s leadership, experience, and vision will be instrumental in the development of an exciting new phase for FSAS. We look forward to collaborating with Sara and seeing the positive impact she will bring to FSAS artists and the wider community.”
Sara Greavu, Director:
“I am thrilled to take up the role of Director at Fire Station Artists’ Studios and to have the chance to build on its legacy as a vital resource for artists and for the community. I’m looking forward to working in collaboration with the team to expand on FSAS’s position as a crucial space of support and care for artists, a place of production and discourse, and a centre and source for a dynamic public-facing programme.”
Sara Greavu is a curator, independent researcher, writer and organiser. Previously she has worked at Project Arts Centre, Dublin; Centre for Contemporary Art, Derry; and Outburst Arts, Belfast as well as working on independent projects with various grassroots cultural groups. She was the curator, alongside Project Arts Centre, of the Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2024) with the artist Eimear Walshe. Independent projects include We realised the power of it, a research exhibition produced with artist Ciara Phillips and former members of the Derry Film and Video Workshop, which dealt with intertwined political and cultural initiatives in Derry in the 1980s. Originally commissioned for the 39th EVA International, an iteration of this show will be in the OFF Biennale in Budapest in 2025. She has a PhD from Ulster University and an MA in Curatorial Practice from the University of Bergen.
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Connaught Events
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 , 14/04/2025 - 17/05/2025 - Hamilton Gallery, 4 Castle Street, Sligo Exhibition continues 12th April - 17th May 2025.
“…I try to 'dance along the cultural fault-line', presenting complex narratives that may be interpreted in opposite ways, depending upon the viewer's perspective. My intention is in part to present the intelligent viewer, aware of contrary interpretive possibilities, with questions and dilemmas: Which interpretation to choose? Whose side am I on? Am I joking or serious? Am I crazy or sane? Is this satire or paranoid fantasy? My hope is that the intelligent viewer, aware that different interpretive possibilities cannot be removed, that the picture cannot thus be easily used as propaganda by either side, or easily disarmed and rendered innocuous, is led towards a more complex and nuanced negotiation with the image. The viewer's own interpretative responsibilities must be acknowledged. The implicit threat to the viewer's interpretation and supporting worldview remains.
I know in presenting such complex work dealing with controversial and politically charged topics I'm making serious demands on my viewers' tolerance and sophistication. I risk being identified with the enemy and denounced by both sides.
I think the potential reward for taking this risk is work with deep cultural resonance that tackles the serious issues of our day and cannot easily be ignored or forgotten, even by those who dislike it. In an age of crisis and revolutionary politics, the imaginative arts typically acquire renewed force and vigour and command our attention because they can reveal what is going on deep in our collective psyche and beneath the surface of our culture, especially when authority proves weak, fallible and deluded. What we find in the depths can and perhaps should be shocking to any civilised, reasonable observer sensitive enough to read the signs. I can vouch for this. I, too, see the madness in my work, and in my times.” - Conor Walton Essay on Asymmetrical Warfare 071 9143686 www.hamiltongallery.ie in...@hamiltongallery.ie
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Connaught Events
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 , 16/04/2025 - 27/04/2025 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Courthouse & Siar Restaurant, Kinvara, Galway Exhibition of Paintings "Unfiltered" the artists response to life events in Courthouse Kinvara.
Also showing "Where we live- in paint"
Landscape paintings in Siar Restaurant, Kinvara. This exhibition also includes some ceramic sculptures.
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Connaught Events
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 , 19/04/2025 - 19/05/2025 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The Whitethorn Gallery, Main Street, Clifden We are delighted to host an upcoming art exhibition by Mark O’Neill
One of irelands most beloved contemporary painters Marks work is resplendent with light, texture and movement. His work is unequaled in its genre, expressing a masterful understanding of light and the tonal qualities of colour.
We are charmed to be exhibiting upwards of 20 hitherto unseen works opening 19th April from 6-9pm and running to the 19th May.
The exhibition will be opened by Mark himself - all welcome. 00 353 87 227 5171 thewhitethorngallery.ie an...@thewhitethorngallery.ie
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Connaught Events
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 , 19/04/2025 - 21/06/2025 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The Model, The Mall, Sligo Marianne Keating; No Irish Need Apply
Sat. 19 Apr. – Sat. 21 Jun. 2025
The Model is delighted to present a new film work by the artist, Marianne Keating, entitled No Irish Need Apply, which has been commissioned by The Model especially for The Niland Collection. This single-channel film examines the realities of Irish migration to England during the twentieth century.
The Irish experience in Britain during the 1970s and 1980s was profoundly shaped by the political violence of the Troubles, and the resulting anti-Irish sentiment that was widespread within the British government and media. This period saw an entire Irish immigrant community, many of whom had settled in post-war Britain to build lives and contribute to society, targeted by restrictive legislation, denied social welfare benefits, and subjected to discrimination.
When British rule in southern Ireland ended in 1922, the lack of a robust industrial base created an unsustainable economic situation, forcing thousands of Irish citizens to seek new employment opportunities in Britain. The designation of the "special relationship" between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, allowed free movement of Irish citizens to the UK, but was in itself a remnant of the colonial era. This arrangement, while seemingly beneficial for Irish migrants, also served colonial interests. British Cabinet Papers from 1955 reveal that maintaining the flow of Irish labour was necessary to support the continued development of the UK economy.
By the late 1970s, the Irish formed the largest immigrant community in London. The escalation of the war in Northern Ireland and the IRA bombing campaign in mainland Britain led to increased tensions for the Irish community, and the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) was established in 1978, followed in 1981 by Irish in Britain Representation Group (IBRG), to support their welfare needs.
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was rushed through British Parliament in 1974 following the Guildford and Birmingham pub bombings. This act granted sweeping powers to law enforcement, and was often used to target innocent Irish individuals. Under this legislation, Irish people were subjected to arbitrary arrests, extended detentions without charge, and exclusion from Britain without legal recourse. Such measures facilitated mass surveillance and reinforced stereotypes that cast suspicion on the entire Irish community. Everyday life became fraught with fear as Irish accents alone could provoke verbal abuse, physical assault, or even denial of service in shops and workplaces.
This systemic prejudice extended beyond public policy into social attitudes. Irish-owned businesses and homes were targeted with violence, and many people avoided Irish Centres and pubs out of fear of victimisation. The quashing of the convictions of the Guildford Four in 1990 and the Birmingham Six in 1991 finally exposed the injustices faced by the Irish in Britain, forcing a reckoning with the oppressive policies and prejudice that had silenced a vibrant community for decades. These revelations marked a turning point in reclaiming dignity and challenging anti-Irish racism.
Marianne Keating is an Irish artist and researcher, based in London. She has a practice-based PhD in Visual & Material Culture and Contemporary Art Practice entitled, 'They don't do much in the cane-hole way', Hidden Histories of the Irish Diaspora in Jamaica, from Kingston University, London. She is currently an Associate Lecturer at the Royal College of Art, London. Keating was shortlisted to represent Ireland at the 2022 Venice Biennial and has exhibited extensively throughout Ireland and internationally. In 2023, Keating’s new work An Ciúnas / The Silence was exhibited at the Showroom Gallery in London, and in 2024, it toured to selected venues in Ireland. Upcoming exhibitions and new commissions in 2025 include a newly commissioned multi-screen work for The Irish Pavilion, at the World Expo, Japan; and a solo show at The Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin.
No Irish Need Apply has been made possible through an Arts Council Bursary Award. It has been acquired by the Graeve Collection, which is on long-term loan to the Niland Collection.
The exhibition continues until Sat. 21 Jun. 2025 0719141405 https://www.themodel.ie/?exhibition=marianne-keating-no-irish-need-apply in...@themodel.ie
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Leinster Events
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 , 14/04/2025 - 30/05/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Naul Exhibition continues 10th April - 30th May 2025.
The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is delighted to welcome a new exhibition by members of Graphic Print Studio Dublin. This exhibition of over 30 works from the 'Home' collection is drawn from a four year partnership between Graphic Studio Dublin and Simon Communities of Ireland, supported by HLB Ireland from 2021-2024. This exhibition will be on show in our Easter Snow Gallery from 10th April-30th May, open daily from 10-4 p.m. The exhibition can also be viewed online at www.tseac.ie 018020898 https://www.tseac.ie/ in...@tseac.ie
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Leinster Events
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 , 14/04/2025 - 27/04/2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Signal Arts Centre, 1a Albert Ave., Bray Signal Arts Centre is pleased to present the 25th Annual Exhibition of works by members of the Signal Arts Society. Established in 2001, the exhibition has been a showcase for the Society demonstrating the range of expertise and talent of our members. Works include a diverse range of content and mediums.
The exhibition runs from 14th to 27th April 2025.
If you interested in becoming a member of Signal Arts Society go to https://signalartscentre.ie/membership/ 01 276 2039 https://signalartscentre.ie/ exhib...@signalartscentre.ie
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Leinster Events
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 , 15/04/2025 - 26/04/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe St, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Dundalk This year marks the 46th year since the foundation of Dundalk Photographic Society. Featuring over 100 images of recent work. Dundalk Photographic Society is unquestionably recognised as one of the best photographic clubs in the world, with awards too numerous to mention. The domestic and international success of the club, collectively and as individual members, augers well for the future of photography in Dundalk, in County Louth and the North East Region. 0429332332 https://www.antain.ie/event/exhibition-dundalk-photographic-society-2025/ in...@antain.ie
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Dublin Events
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 , 14/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Axis Arts Centre Ballymun, The Plaza, Main St, Ballymun Exhibition continues until 18th April 2025.
Art Made By Walking is a commissioned art project that centres walking as an art practice.
Led by lead artist Maeve Stone, with Shanna May Breen, Veronica Dyas, Lian Bell and Niamh Ní Chonchubhair this project explored the role of walking in art over the course of a year.
Art Made by Walking was commissioned by the Axis Green Arts Department and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. 018832120 www.axisballymun.ie rece...@axisballymun.ie
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Dublin Events
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 , 16/04/2025 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Wednesday 16 April 2025, 11am
As rare as a Mushera Tinker; the depiction of Irish Travellers in 19th Century Irish Landscapes
Lecturer: David Joyce
David Joyce is a solicitor; he was called to the Bar in 2005 and previously practiced as a Barrister for eight years before converting to the Solicitor profession in 2016. He has served as a member of expert bodies such as the European Roma Rights Centre, the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism, and previously served as a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and as a Management Board member of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency. David has a keen interest in the history of his community, Irish Travellers, and has written and published articles on Traveller accommodation policy, the history of Romany in Ireland, The Historical Criminalisation of Travellers in Irish Law’ and the representation of the community in visual art in Ireland.
Fee: €5 including tea/coffee. Tickets, subject to availability are available on the day at the Reception desk. +353 (0)1 222 5564 https://hughlane.ie/explore_learn/coffee-conversation-16-april/ info.h...@dublincity.ie
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Dublin Events
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 , 18/04/2025 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm St Kevins Community Centre, 46 Bloomfield Avenue, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 AY98, Dublin Date: April 18th & 19th
Time: 7pm-11pm (each night)
Location: Portobello Community Hall, 46 Bloomfield Avenue, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 AY98
Menu
Spiced Labneh | McNallys Veg | Pickles | Dukka | Le Levaine Sourdough
Seasonal Organic Roast Veg in a Smoked Chipotle Sauce | Gubeen Chorizo | Crumbled Feta | Toasted Hazelnuts | Herb Couscous Cake | Green Goddess Dressing
Trio of Desserts Caramel S’mores | Citrus Curd Brown Butter Cake | Tiramisu Brownie
*all dietary requirement will be catered for please email us in advance on he...@hghome.ie to let us know as we will be operating from a pop up kitchen at the event*
What to expect: An Unforgettable Evening Awaits. Join us for an intimate pop-up experience featuring a 3-course meal, BYOB, and a spectacular dinner cabaret extravaganza. Set in a beautifully transformed old church, the night blends live theatrical performances, music, art, culture and food for an immersive feast for the senses. Expect drama, decadence, and a one-of-a-kind evening crafted by H&G Creations.
Event description:
Hey there Daydreamer, have you been looking for L-O-V-E? Have you been lying awake at night waiting for your fantasy hunk to call your cellular phone? Are you tired of walking around your big empty mansion in a satin gown, with all windows open and the good chiffon drapes blowing in the wind, all alone on a Saturday night?
Honey, you can stop your pining because we see you, and you are THE ONE!
We are planning your wildest fantasy this Good Friday weekend, hold on tight its gunna be a show stopper! An evening of such glamour, such romance you'll think you've fallen into your favourite pop love song !
Introducing: Dreamlover
Picture this: a candlelit feast in a strange and beautiful Dublin City Centre location. Winding tables, cascading fabrics, dreamy decor, enthralling performances, surprises, decadent conversations and food that will tickle your tastebuds. It's no surprise — this isn’t your typical dinner date.
Event highlights:
- A Culinary Love Affair: Savour a decadent three-course meal crafted by the culinary creatives at Slice Stoneybatter, designed to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
- Fantastical Theatre & Music: Experience the extraordinary talents of Niamh & Lizzy from the Spooky Beour Collective, weaving an evening of drama, intrigue, and unforgettable performances.
- Pop-Up Magic: This isn’t just a dinner; it’s a two-night-only spectacle of glamour, romance, and pure indulgence. Luxuriate in surroundings designed and created by H&G Creations. Expect the unexpected.
Save the Date. Dress to Kill. And Let the Night Take You Somewhere Wild.
*Disclaimer: We will have a number of tickets available at discounted prices for our community who require financial support if like to attend please email us on he...@hghome.ie and we can arrange a discounted ticket for you (subject to availability)
*Please note that we are operating from a pop up kitchen for this event, we will not be able to cater to any last minute requests for food we will need any special requests or dietary requirements in advance so we can accommodate accordingly* 0858324398 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hgcreations/1614344 he...@hghome.ie
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Munster Events
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 , 17/04/2025 - Waterford Gallery of Art, 31/32 O'Connell Street, Waterford ‘Faith in the Process’ showcases works from the Waterford Art Collection, as well as new commissions and artwork informed by religious or spiritual influence.
Artists exhibiting including: AE, Evie Hone, Charles Lamb, Fr Jack Hanlon, Mainie Jellett, Ireland 3000, John Foley, Rayleen Clancy, Annie Shaw, Pat O’Brien and more. 051849983 https://waterfordgalleryofart.com/whats-on/ waterfor...@waterfordcouncil.ie
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Munster Events
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 , 19/04/2025 - 02/06/2025 - 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm The Old Bank Dungarvan, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan ‘Palette x Palate’ – A Food-Inspired Art Exhibition Coinciding with the Waterford Festival of Food Dungarvan, Ireland
The exhibition opens to the public from 19 April and will run till 2 June 2025.
The Old Bank, Dungarvan & artist Luana Asiata present ‘Palette x Palate’—a dynamic group exhibition showcasing emerging artists from Ireland and across the world. The show runs alongside the increasingly popular Waterford Festival of Food (April 25-27, 2025), celebrating the deep connection between food, art, and the land that sustains us.
‘Palette x Palate’ explores the journey food takes—from the soil to the table, from artistic vision to palette. This exhibition invites artists to reflect on the universal language of food, capturing its power to nourish, connect, and inspire. From nostalgic family meals to bold contemporary interpretations of culinary culture, the works on display offer fresh perspectives on how food shapes our lives and identities. www.luanaasiat.com he...@luanaasiata.com
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Cork Events
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 , 18/04/2025 - 16/05/2025 - Studio 12 Exhibition/Project Spa, 1st Floor, Backwater Artists Group, Wandesford Quay, Cork Reach out, pull Me closer – Murrough O’Donovan
18 April – 16 May 2025
Opening event Thursday 17 April, 6pm
Studio 12, Backwater Artists Group, Wandesford Quay, Cork
Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 5pm.
Backwater Artists Group is delighted to present Reach out, pull Me closer, a solo exhibition by Murrough O’Donovan. This exhibition aims to construct a ritual space, where the viewer is drawn into the natural cycles of creation and destruction present in all living things, and meditates on how these have been warped by human activity. The installation also considers the loss of ritual in modern culture and how this has damaged our connection to the world around us. It questions whether we can create a renewed bond that will allow us to return to a more balanced relationship with non-human life and the biosphere.
Partially sculpted pieces of a fallen beech tree, taking inspiration from the ‘world trees’ of ancient mythologies, represent the body of the earth, upon which various processes and materials propose a metaphorical reflection on the effects of the Anthropocene on our planet.
Stand on their body,
Put your feet in their blood,
Put your head in their arms,
Stretch with them,
Reach out to Me,
Pull Me down,
Pull Me closer.
About the Artist:
Murrough O’Donovan is an Irish Artist based in Cork City. He was born in London in 2000 and moved back to the family farm, in West Cork, in 2009. He completed a QQI Level 5 course in Art and Design at Cork College of Commerce, West Cork Campus in 2020. He graduated with First Class Honours in Fine Art from MTU Crawford College of Art and Design in 2024. He was awarded the Backwater Artists Ciaran Langford Memorial Bursary, for his degree show work and the MTU Crawford College of Art & Design Sculpture Residency. Exhibitions include Chrysalis (2023), Lest We Salt the Earth (2024) and Reach out, pull Me closer (upcoming).
Working in sculpture, installation and drawing, Murrough O’Donovan explores ecological destruction and the traumatic effects it has on individuals, communities and the natural world. Taking inspiration from ancient mythology and rituals, as well as the traumatic effects of industrial resource exploitation on the landscape and ecosystems around the world, Murrough creates sculptures and installations using wood taken from fallen trees, from the forest around his home in West Cork.
About the Backwater Artists Group:
Backwater Artists Group is an artist-led organisation, located on Wandesford Quay, in the heart of Cork City. Our mission is to support and advocate for visual artists, allowing them to thrive, to foster a deep appreciation and enthusiasm for the visual arts within the community and to keep sites of production at the heart of Cork city. We are a key fixture in Cork’s cultural landscape and we sustain a thriving visual arts community. We currently have 100 artists in our various memberships. Since our inception in 1990, we have supported the practices of over 500 artists, including 150+ early career artists.
Backwater Artists Group Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary is awarded to a graduating artist from MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, who demonstrates talent and ambition in their work practice. The award includes a free studio space for 6 months, a solo exhibition with associated supports, including an artist’s fee and mentorship by a relevant art professional. In 2024/2025 Murrough has been mentored by Stephen Brandes.
https://backwaterartists.ie/ 0214961002 https://backwaterartists.ie/ el...@backwaterartists.ie
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Limerick Events
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 , 17/04/2025 - 29/05/2025 - The Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street, Limerick, Limerick About Cut From The Same Cloth
The goal of Cut From The Same Cloth is to foster connections that pave the way for meaningful integration of minority voices with UCD Conway Institute’s Patient Voice in Health Research initiative. Arising from an art and health research collaboration the exhibition Cut From The Same Cloth centres around the fabric of our lives. A handwoven tapestry documents a unique community of members of local minority communities and biomedical researchers.
Exhibition Details
Date & Time: 17 April to 29 May 2025.
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm.
Admission: Free.
About the Artist - Lorna Donlon
Lorna Donlon is a tapestry weaver who merges the ancient art of weaving with scientific concepts. With a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, she creatively bridges art and science through tapestry and installations inspired by the scientific practices of categorising and labelling nature.
Cut From The Same Cloth is Donlon’s second exhibition curated with UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.
During her time as the UCD College of Science Artist in Residence (2022-23), Donlon created the “measuring tape of my life.” This piece, inspired by scientific methods of measurement, represents her life through fabric pieces from garments worn by her grandmother, parents, herself, and her three daughters. The section representing her daughters spans the longest length, symbolising the future.
Donlon incorporated this measuring tape into her tapestry, connecting the fabric stories shared by women from minority communities and UCD Conway biomedical researchers during their “Get Togethers.” It acts as a symbolic thread, intertwining personal histories with scientific narratives.
Connecting Biomedical Research with Community Voices
In 2024, the Get Togethers initiative brought researchers from UCD Conway Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Research together with women from minority communities across Ireland. These gatherings aimed to build lasting relationships and integrate diverse voices into UCD Conway’s Patient Voice in Health Research initiative.
United by the shared significance of fabric in our lives, women exchanged stories at venues including the Hunt Museum in Limerick, the Irish Islamic Cultural Centre, the National Museum at Collins Barracks, and community centres in Kilkenny, Dundalk, Roscommon, and Dublin. Participants explored biomedical research through fabric prints depicting studies on cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, bacterial vaccines, and more.
Researchers, in turn, shared personal fabric stories. Professor Amanda McCann, who studies triple-negative breast cancer, brought organza fabric stained with cerbB2/HER2 from a breast tumour, alongside the dress her mother wore to her PhD conferring in 1992. These exchanges fostered deeper understanding, bridging science and personal experience. 353 (0)61 312 833 https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/cut-from-the-same-cloth/ in...@huntmuseum.com
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Northern Ireland - Belfast Events
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 , 15/04/2025 - 07/06/2025 - Golden Thread Gallery, 23-29 Queen Street, Belfast Exhibition continues 12th April - 7th June 2025.
‘Decoys and Ghosts’ at the Golden Thread Gallery is an ambitious exploration of two recurring sculptural themes in John Rainey’s work over the last 10 years – imitation and revisiting. Materials, their histories and associated processes have always formed a core component of his practice.
In the staging of work in exhibitions, Rainey aims to create environments and designed experiences where groupings of sculptures form relationships and act as installations. Plinths become sculptural extensions, evolve into dioramas, or morph into viewing platforms for audiences to climb.
This exhibition will feature a combination of retrospective and new work by the artist, centered around a new large scale installation. As the the broadest survey of Rainey’s work to-date, it will be an opportunity to explore recent developments in his practice, alongside works that trace his path to this current moment. 02890330920 https://goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/ in...@gtgallery.co.uk
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Northern Ireland - Belfast Events
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 , 15/04/2025 - 07/06/2025 - Golden Thread Gallery, 23-29 Queen Street, Belfast Exhibition continues 3rd April – 7th June 2025.
The Golden Thread Gallery is delighted to present new work by Belfast sculptor Stuart Calvin in our Lower Gallery, opening on Late Night Art in April 2025.
Calvin’s sculptural work explores themes of human fragility, and the search for meaning in a world marked by political turmoil, societal collapse, and environmental anxiety. His art delves into the shared experience of feeling helpless in the face of seemingly insurmountable world tragedy and reflects on reclaiming control and personal agency in the face of this chaos.
Through mediums like wax, gold, plaster, metal, and light, Calvin’s practice bridges the personal and the universal, offering an immersive installation of sculpture that invites reflection and connection. His work attempts to turn darkness into a resonant exploration of hope, truth, and discovery, reflecting a collective uncertainty and the precarious nature of human existence today. 02890330920 https://goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/ in...@gtgallery.co.uk
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VAI Lifelong Learning
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Securing and Delivering Per Cent for Art Projects – with Clodagh Emoe
Public art commissions and self-initiated projects are vital components of a sustainable art practice. In this session, artist Clodagh Emoe will provide insights into navigating the process of securing commissions, both nationally and internationally.
Drawing from her extensive experience, Clodagh will map out the journey of various public art projects she has undertaken, offering practical advice, strategies, and reflections on best practices. Whether you are seeking to work within structured public art frameworks or to develop your own independent projects, this webinar will provide valuable guidance on:
- Approaching public art opportunities and understanding the commissioning process.
- Developing self-initiated projects and securing funding.
- Navigating the complexities of site-specific and community-engaged works.
- Learning from real-world case studies of Clodagh’s projects.
- Practical tips for sustaining a career in public art.
This session is ideal for artists looking to expand their practice into public art commissions or develop self-directed projects with impact. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A, allowing attendees to gain tailored advice.
Bio
Clodagh Emoe describes her art practice as an embodied enquiry. For over twenty years her practice has explored liminality, through its multiple interpretations; as an experiential state, as an ‘other; space or threshold. Her work is often site-specific and underpinned by ritual, creating spaces where tacit knowledge can flourish and thought may be ‘felt’. Her most recent work engages with the biodiversity crisis, drawing on the power and potency of plants and exploring awe as transformative experience.
Clodagh’s work has been commissioned by IMMA, Visual, Centre for Contemporary Art, The Model, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, Project Arts Centre, Serpentine Gallery, London, documenta XIII, Kaisel, Taipei Biennial, Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, Nýló, The Living Art Museum, Reykjavik. Clodagh is currently a member of Temple Bar Gallery and Studios.
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WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom has an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
You will be emailed a link to the event in the confirmation email you receive after you have registered.
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
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Wed Apr 23 2025, 11:00am GMT |
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Wed Apr 23 2025, 12:30pm GMT |
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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Oona Hyland (Advocacy & Advice)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
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No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact our Help Desk by phone on 01 672 9488, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email info@@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
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Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
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Thu May 15 2025, 02:00pm GMT |
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Thu May 15 2025, 04:30pm GMT |
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Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Cork, Derry, Mayo, Monaghan, or Wexford? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Thu 27 Mar, Online)Meet key arts organisations (CCA, Ballina Arts Centre, Wexford Arts Centre, Triskel, Tyrone Guthrie) and share your work in a supportive setting.
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tue 15 Apr, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wed 30 Apr, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 2: Online Peer Critique (Tue 15 Apr, Online)
This is the second event in the Connected Horizons Programme, building on insights from the first Show & Tell session. In this structured online critique, artists will receive peer-to-peer feedback on their work-in-progress in a moderated, supportive setting. This session provides an opportunity for deeper discussion, reflection, and the development of ideas with fellow participants.
Who Can Join?
Artists in any discipline based in the five listed counties.
How to Register
Sign up via the VAI website. To present as part of the Critique Session – indicate your interest in registration form.
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WEBINARS and ONLINE EVENTS: We use Zoom to host our online events. The following text should be followed and tested before registering for a Cafe or Help Desk Event. Zoom has an excellent Help Desk service if you are experiencing problems.
You will be emailed a link to the event in the confirmation email you receive after you have registered.
VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
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Online |
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Tue Apr 15 2025, 02:00pm GMT |
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Tue Apr 15 2025, 04:00pm GMT |
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VAI Lifelong Learning
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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
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No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
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Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
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Online |
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Mon Apr 14 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
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Mon Apr 14 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
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IN PERSON EVENT AT CULTÚRLANN MCADAM Ó FIAICH, BELFAST
Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
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No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
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Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich |
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216 Falls RdBelfastBT12 6AH,GB |
| Starts |
Wed May 7 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Wed May 7 2025, 4:30pm GMT |
Register Now!
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VAI Lifelong Learning
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ONLINE EVENT
Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)
Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? Artists can book in for a FREE one-to-one appointment to discuss any aspects of their professional careers.
Help Desk sessions will be held online or on the phone. These Help Desks are free of charge for both Members and Non-Members.
How Can We Help You?
Help Desks can be on any topic related to your practice or even just general advice and support as a professional artist. Topics we cover can include:
- Funding applications
- Proposals
- Artist statements, bios and CVs
- Signposting to relevant arts organisations and contacts
- Signposting on topics relating to social welfare, tax and finance.
- Strategic planning
- Website and social media
- Networking
Prior to your session, feel free to send on some information to us to make the most of your time, such as images of work, exhibition proposals, links to websites, or any applications you are currently working on that you would like a second opinion on.
We will contact you in advance of the meeting with a link to the Zoom meeting and your scheduled time. If you would prefer to talk over the phone let us know.
________________________________________________________________________
No Bookings Available? We hold these Help Desks regularly but if you find the sessions are fully booked or the date doesn’t suit you, please feel free to contact us on 01 582 4303, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm or email belfast...@visualartists.ie
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VAI DISCLAIMER: the information provided in this webinar/ clinic / helpdesk is general information only and does not constitute legal or commercial advice. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Visual Artists Ireland for any action taken in reliance on the information. Legal advice should always be sought from professionals on your personal situation or matters of a legal or financial nature.
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Connectivity: Do you experience connectivity issues when engaging with online VAI events? If so, why not search for the nearest BCP (Broadband Connection Point) in your area? To explore your options please visit: https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/
| Venue |
Online |
| Starts |
Tue Apr 29 2025, 02:00pm GMT |
| Ends |
Tue Apr 29 2025, 04:30pm GMT |
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