Clancy Quay Studios + Superprojects Professional Development Programme 2023 - 24
Join us on Thursday 18 January 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Clancy Quay Studios in Dublin for the Opening Night of 21 Bridges to the Sea, an exhibition and ‘zine launch with works from the participants of the fifth edition of the Clancy Quay Studios + Superprojects Professional Development Programme.
As well as showcasing the works of the talented artists who are part of this year's Clancy Quay + Superprojects Professional Development Programme, 21 Bridges to the Sea is a collective endeavor which sees the participants collaborating to organize and develop a collaborative exhibition project from concept to execution. The accompanying ‘zine gives visitors an insight into the ongoing development and progress of the artwork on display, which include painting, sculpture, writing and new media work. 21 Bridges to the Sea runs from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 January 2024.
Exhibition Details:
21 Bridges to the Sea
18 - 20 January 2024
Opening Night: Thursday 18 January, 6pm - 8pm
Clancy Quay Studios, Dublin D08 RPF8
Participating Artists:
Ursula Foley @ufoleyart
Shane Malone-Murphy @shanemalone_murphy
Keely McLavin @xkee.ly
Aoife Ní Dhuinn @aoifeni.dhuinn
Jack O’Meara @jack.o.meara
Sarah Partington @sarahpartington
Josie Sanne @josiesann.e
Catherine Ward @catherinewardart
Falon Weaver @falonweaver
Diarmiud Woodcock @diarmuidw_art
Megan Wynne @wynnearts
Starting in October 2023, the programme included nine sessions of both online and in-person meetings, site and studio visits in Dublin and Cork as well as seminars and one-on-one mentoring clinics with curators and arts professionals. Themes of seminars included subjects such as time management, how to approach artists talks and presentations, studio visits and networking, how to write excellent applications, tax and finance for artists, documenting your work and more. At the end of the series, participants will have developed a strong peer network as well as increased knowledge and confidence in how to proceed and thrive in their careers as visual artists, bridging the gap between University and the professional world.
The Clancy Quay Studios + Superprojects Professional Development Programme is designed to empower recent Fine Arts graduates from across Ireland with invaluable knowledge, training, and feedback from the field's foremost experts. The program provides weekly seminars, gallery and studio visits, mentoring sessions, and peer-to-peer collaborations, fostering an environment conducive to growth and creative exploration.
The programme ran from October 2023 to January 2024 and involved 11 participants, 15 mentors and 10 organisations across Ireland.
Participating Artists: Ursula Foley, Shane Malone-Murphy, Keely McLavin, Aoife Ní Dhuinn, Jack O’Meara, Sarah Partington, Josie Sanne, Catherine Ward, Falon Weaver, Diarmiud Woodcock and Megan Wynne.
Participating Mentors & Artists: Mark Durkan, Janice Hough, Sarah Long, Helen O'Shea, Dobz O'Brien, Rachel Doolin, Miguel Amado, Louis Haugh, Jialin Long, Sara Greavu, Diana Bamimeke, Michael Hill, Sarah McAuliffe, Barbara Knezevic and Gaby Smith.
Participating Organizations: Blackwater Artists' Studios, National Sculpture Factory, Firestation Artists' Studios, The LAB Gallery, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Project Arts Centre, Royal Hibernian Academy, Sirius Arts Centre, National College of Art & Design, MTU Crawford College of Art and Design.
The programme is curated and developed by Rayne Booth (Superprojects/Director & Curator), Aoife Keogh (NCAD) and Finola McTernan (NCAD Access). It is an initiative of Superprojects and the National College of Art and Design in partnership with MTU Crawford School of Art and Design, kindly supported by the Arts Council Ireland. Clancy Quay Studios is supported by Kennedy Wilson.
