EXHIBITIONS
St. Caimins C.o.I May 27th - June 4th. Open daily 2 – 6pm. Admission free.
On loan from ‘The Collection’ at The Irish Museum of Modern Art an installation by Belgian film artist Marie-Jo Lafontaine, (one of the most prominent figures in contemporary European art) ‘Waves...’,is shot off the west coast of Ireland. Lafontaine shows the theatre of the elements in fury, the power and passion of the natural world. The viewer is drawn into the work by her striking use of sound; musical, distorted and other worldly. Also on show are three short atmospheric film pieces by Irish artist Clare Langan, whose sensuous, painterly trilogy shot on location between Ireland, Iceland and Namibia explore the limitless forces of nature, depicting a post-apocalyptic world where the delicate balance of nature has been upturned.
East Clare artists who work on the theme of mans’ intervention in the natural environment are represented by Maírín Kelly, Ian Castles (installation), Andrew St. Ledger (wood-sculptor) and Amanda Dunsmore (DVD).
RAHEEN HOSPITAL DAYCARE CENTRE May 21st - June 9th
‘Wise Ways’, an exhibition of work made by visitors to the Daycare Centre in the new art gallery/studio (funded by Leader and HSE). Working over the last 6 weeks with artist Terry O’Farrell, the exhibition documents the extraordinary wealth of knowledge from the older generation of E. Clare about the environmentally friendly, sustainable ways in which people lived in the not too distant past. The exhibition offers us an opportunity to learn from their wisdom, how to live more respectfully towards the environment, with a greater sense of community and sharing. (Funded by the Hospital Support Group)
Open Mon - Fri 11 - 5pm. Admission free (donations to Raheen Hospital welcome).
Thursday 31st May
EUROPEAN LINKS: Mountshannon N.S. 6.00 pm. Admission free.
The School is hosting a convention of European teachers from 5 countries who will give a presentation about their home locations, education, environment and arts and offer us an opportunity to meet and share cultural diversity in the village of Mountshannon.
There will also be a photographic display presenting:
THE GARDENING PROJECT:
An initiative between The Festival’s Education Programme, Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) and Mountshannon N.S, supported by The Heritage Council and I.N.T.O. The children have been working with Áine (ISSA Education Officer) to create their own heritage fruit and vegetable garden which will provide an understanding of organic growing and sustainable food production for the school both now and in the future. Sponsored by ISSA, Touhy’s and O’Neill’s Nurseries.
Saturday 2nd June
NATURE WALK:
A guided walk through beautiful Woodpark (outskirts of Mountshannon) with Áine O’Callahan (Teagasc). An open invitation to join Áine in identifying native woodland species, learning how to care for their protection and establish trees and hedgerows. Informative, educational and fun, suitable for all the family.
Meet at entrance to Woodpark at 12 pm. Approx 1hr 30mins. Free.
Sunday 3rd June:
GREEN FARE AT THE AISTEAR:
Hosted by Irish Seed Savers Association, CELT and the Alpha project in the Aistear. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and information will be on display. Food stalls provided by Raheen Wood Steiner School. 2 - 6 pm. Admission free. (Details 061 927456).
See Full Programme of Events for 2007 Iniscealtra Festival of Arts
May 25th – June 4th 2007
‘Our Fragile Earth’
‘Ár nDomhan Leochaileach’
For all detailsClick here or tel: 087 2686764
St. Caimins C.o.I May 27th - June 4th. Open daily 2 – 6pm. Admission free.
On loan from ‘The Collection’ at The Irish Museum of Modern Art an installation by Belgian film artist Marie-Jo Lafontaine, (one of the most prominent figures in contemporary European art) ‘Waves...’,is shot off the west coast of Ireland. Lafontaine shows the theatre of the elements in fury, the power and passion of the natural world. The viewer is drawn into the work by her striking use of sound; musical, distorted and other worldly. Also on show are three short atmospheric film pieces by Irish artist Clare Langan, whose sensuous, painterly trilogy shot on location between Ireland, Iceland and Namibia explore the limitless forces of nature, depicting a post-apocalyptic world where the delicate balance of nature has been upturned.
East Clare artists who work on the theme of mans’ intervention in the natural environment are represented by Maírín Kelly, Ian Castles (installation), Andrew St. Ledger (wood-sculptor) and Amanda Dunsmore (DVD).
RAHEEN HOSPITAL DAYCARE CENTRE May 21st - June 9th
‘Wise Ways’, an exhibition of work made by visitors to the Daycare Centre in the new art gallery/studio (funded by Leader and HSE). Working over the last 6 weeks with artist Terry O’Farrell, the exhibition documents the extraordinary wealth of knowledge from the older generation of E. Clare about the environmentally friendly, sustainable ways in which people lived in the not too distant past. The exhibition offers us an opportunity to learn from their wisdom, how to live more respectfully towards the environment, with a greater sense of community and sharing. (Funded by the Hospital Support Group)
Open Mon - Fri 11 - 5pm. Admission free (donations to Raheen Hospital welcome).
Thursday 31st May
EUROPEAN LINKS: Mountshannon N.S. 6.00 pm. Admission free.
The School is hosting a convention of European teachers from 5 countries who will give a presentation about their home locations, education, environment and arts and offer us an opportunity to meet and share cultural diversity in the village of Mountshannon.
There will also be a photographic display presenting:
THE GARDENING PROJECT:
An initiative between The Festival’s Education Programme, Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) and Mountshannon N.S, supported by The Heritage Council and I.N.T.O. The children have been working with Áine (ISSA Education Officer) to create their own heritage fruit and vegetable garden which will provide an understanding of organic growing and sustainable food production for the school both now and in the future. Sponsored by ISSA, Touhy’s and O’Neill’s Nurseries.
Saturday 2nd June
NATURE WALK:
A guided walk through beautiful Woodpark (outskirts of Mountshannon) with Áine O’Callahan (Teagasc). An open invitation to join Áine in identifying native woodland species, learning how to care for their protection and establish trees and hedgerows. Informative, educational and fun, suitable for all the family.
Meet at entrance to Woodpark at 12 pm. Approx 1hr 30mins. Free.
Sunday 3rd June:
GREEN FARE AT THE AISTEAR:
Hosted by Irish Seed Savers Association, CELT and the Alpha project in the Aistear. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and information will be on display. Food stalls provided by Raheen Wood Steiner School. 2 - 6 pm. Admission free. (Details 061 927456).
See Full Programme of Events for 2007 Iniscealtra Festival of Arts
May 25th – June 4th 2007
‘Our Fragile Earth’
‘Ár nDomhan Leochaileach’
For all detailsClick here or tel: 087 2686764
