2023 EVENTS
how it’s made
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22nd SEPTEMBER 2023 – Culture Night
the warehouse
4-8:30PM – exhibition
‘How it’s remade’: Curated by Martin Hughes
group exhibition by artists in the scéal arts collective reusing existing materials
Martin Hughes, Aisling Dunn, Akville Simanskiene, Alison O’Grady , Billy Brew , Cormac Dennis, David Newton, Gordon Farrell, Leia Mocan, Liz Comerford, Martin Mackey, Murielle Celis, Nicola McKenna, Nunce McAuley, Rony Sidon, Susan Abahazy, Tina Poole, Violeta Savickiene, Anita Doolan, Zdena Ledvinka, Tommy Gallagher, Bernie Davis, David Donnelly, Eileen McGovern
5:30-6:30PM – talk
Kevin Curran
on the process of how a book is made and comes to fruition
6:30-8:30PM – workshop
Cormac Dennis
a brief history of pastels, before giving an interactive workshop using those materials.
8:30PM SCÉAL Sessions
(further details below for full evening lineup in The Warehouse)
the vault
4-6PM – reading tour
Thomas Brezing
Balbriggan reading tour
6PM – reading performance
Bernadette Hopkins & Antonio D’Souza collaboration
‘Salt and Prussian Blue’ & ‘Stuff’
7PM – live performance
Shane Hoey
live performance with music by Darren Rogers
10PM – live performance
Leia Mocan
‘The diary of a cotton tread’ fast fashion performance
boathouse
4-8PM – exhibition
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
visual essay
Shane Finan
‘Féth fíada, the magical mist
the window
4-11PM – presentation
Murielle Celis + Elizabeth Comerford + Antonio D’Souza
printing demonstration
IIMS
5-7:30PM – musical tour
Our music tour starts at the entrance to the Lark theatre, moving through the concert hall, to the Square and on to the Amphitheatre, our guests will be treated to various musical performances along the route, finishing in the Guitar Garden for an open traditional music session and song circle. This will be hosted by Dr. Sean McElwain and Carol Keane. Guests are encouraged to bring their own instruments and join the fun.
5-6.00pm – how a harp is made
Sean Smith of Hollytree Harps demonstrates how the traditional Irish harp is made.
(Tickets required)
the hub
5-9PM – opening event
David Newton
‘Connect-Collage’, pop up installation
Accompanied by Photography exhibition
The Central
6:30-8:30PM – music session
An open trad singing session, come along and join in for a bit of craic or enjoy listening to a creative sing song session led by Edel Murray and other talented musicians around the house to celebrate Culture Night!
Molly’s Coffee Gallery
7-9PM – music event
Pat Coldrick
performing songs on classical guitar and flamenco influences.
an exhibition of art work will be displayed throughout the evening by members of the scéal arts collective.
IIMS
the Square Room
8-8:30PM – film preview
‘Antony Gormley: Body Politic’ (2023)
film preview and conversation with film director John O’Rourke and curator Valeria Ceregini
8:30-9:30PM – film
‘Olafur Eliasson: Miracles of Rare Device’ (2019)
documentary by film director John O’Rourke
the warehouse
8:30-10:30PM – scéal sessions
Headline Act: Poetry Kiln Collective (Annie Peter, Dave Hynes, Caoimhe Weakliam)
poets:
Eppy Mutetwa
Richie O Shea
Sheila Ryder
music acts:
Dreamer
SneakPastDemons
The Green Grass Candidates
Edena von Gaia & JJ
10:30PM… into the night – jam session
23rd SEPTEMBER 2023 (Saturday)
the hub
10AM-6PM – exhibition
Noelle Gallagher
‘Forest/ry’, pop up exhibition
the vault
10AM-6PM – MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
6:30PM – closing event
Meitheal
Thomas Brezing reading his poems
celtic tweed
10:30AM-11:30AM – tour of celtic tweed
Cathy Coghlan & Petra Skyvova
Tour of Celtic Tweed focused on sustainable fabrics with a history of Balbriggan textile industry
6 Balbriggan Retail Park K32 Y954 Balbriggan
limited places
boathouse
11AM-6PM – exhibition
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
visual essay
Shane Finan
‘Féth fíada, the magical mist
IIMS
Ampitheatre
11AM – workshop
Bernadette Hopkins
performing workshop on the beach behind the the boat house ( or in the boat house if the weather not good enough)
the warehouse
12-3 PM – exhibition
‘How it’s remade’: Curated by Martin Hughes
group exhibition by artists in the scéal arts collective reusing existing materials
Martin Hughes, Aisling Dunn, Akville Simanskiene, Alison O’Grady , Billy Brew , Cormac Dennis, David Newton, Gordon Farrell, Leia Mocan, Liz Comerford, Martin Mackey, Murielle Celis, Nicola McKenna, Nunce McAuley, Rony Sidon, Susan Abahazy, Tina Poole, Violeta Savickiene, Anita Doolan, Zdena Ledvinka, Tommy Gallagher, Bernie Davis, David Donnelly, Eileen McGovern
4 PM – Film Screening (details below)
the window
12-1PM – workshop
Antonio D’Souza
printing workshop with reclaimed car parts
limited places
public area
2PM – live performance walking tour
The Ukaladies
The group will walk the spaces of How It’s Made performing songs
public area
3PM – live performance
Bernadette Hopkins
‘Salt and Prussian Blue’
IIMS
The Square Room
3:30-5PM – artist talk
Noelle Gallagher
‘Forest/ry’ (2022), artist talk in conversation with Dr. Sarah Zimmerman and curator Valeria Ceregini
limited places
the warehouse
4-6PM – film
‘Olafur Eliasson: Miracles of Rare Device‘ (2019)
documentary by film director John O’Rourke
24th SEPTEMBER 2023 (Sunday)
the warehouse
12-6 PM – exhibition
‘How it’s remade’: Curated by Martin Hughes
group exhibition by artists in the scéal arts collective reusing existing materials
Martin Hughes, Aisling Dunn, Akville Simanskiene, Alison O’Grady , Billy Brew , Cormac Dennis, David Newton, Gordon Farrell, Leia Mocan, Liz Comerford, Martin Mackey, Murielle Celis, Nicola McKenna, Nunce McAuley, Rony Sidon, Susan Abahazy, Tina Poole, Violeta Savickiene, Anita Doolan, Zdena Ledvinka, Tommy Gallagher, Bernie Davis, David Donnelly, Eileen McGovern
The Vault
1 St George’s Square, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The Boathouse
George’s Hill, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The Window
2 Dublin St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 XF64
The Hub
St George’s Square, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The Warehouse
Vauxhall St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
IIMS
Church St, Balbriggan, Dublin, K32 YV56
Molly’s Coffee Gallery
17 Bridge St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 A259
The Central
18/20 Bridge St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 VK57
exhibitions
the vault
9-23 september (weekends only)
MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
special culture night event (fri 22nd):
4PM-11PM
sat opening hours:
11AM-6PM
boathouse
9-23 september (weekends only)
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
special culture night event (fri 22nd):
4PM-8PM
sat opening hours:
11AM-6PM
9th SEPTEMBER 2023
boathouse
10AM-6PM – installation
Ida Mitrani in collaboration with Murielle Celis
outside mixed-media installation
6-8PM – opening event
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
the vault
6-9PM – opening event
MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
artists will perform in readings and music during the opening night
10th SEPTEMBER 2023
the window
2-5PM – workshop
Murielle Celis + Elizabeth Comerford
gelli plate printing workshop
sold out
boathouse
10AM-12PM – workshop
Ida Mitrani
drawing workshop
12:30PM-1:30pm – performance
Shaneski
live performance with music by Darren Rogers
1:30PM-6PM – exhibition
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
the vault
10AM-6PM – MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
16th SEPTEMBER 2023
boathouse
10AM-6PM – visual essay
Shane Finan
‘Féth fíada, the magical mist’
10AM-6PM – exhibition
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
the vault
10AM-6PM – MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
the warehouse
12-3PM – workshop
‘How it’s remade’
Mosaic workshop with Akvile Simanskiene
the window
12:30-3PM – workshop
Antonio D’Souza
printing workshop with reclaimed car parts
limited places
the library
3:30-4:30PM – artist talk
Judy Carroll Deeley
in conversation with Dr. John Gallagher and curator Valeria Ceregini
the hub
5-8PM – pop-up exhibition
Judy Carroll Deeley
Capitalocene: From a Time of Ambition
17th SEPTEMBER 2023
the hub
10AM-4PM – pop-up exhibition
Judy Carroll Deeley
Capitalocene: From a Time of Ambition
the vault
10AM-6PM – MEITHEAL
group exhibition:
Maya Brezing
Thomas Brezing
Antonio D’Souza
Leia Mocan
Darren Rogers
boathouse
10AM-6PM – exhibition
Gordon Farrell
‘September’ site specific artwork
10:30AM-12PM – artist talk
Gordon Farrell + Shane Finan
the window
12-2PM – workshop
Maya Brezing
paper making workshop
limited places
3-6PM – workshop
Murielle Celis + Elizabeth Comerford
gelli plate printing workshop
limited places