Artlink’s new ‘Sea Change’ project is set to host a day of free public activities at Fort Dunree on Sunday, 12th of November.
The pioneering initiative is aimed at exploring the coastal identity of Ireland through creative collaboration.
The new project brings together artists from Donegal and the Causeway Coast and Glens. It is a groundbreaking long-term endeavour that envisions an ambitious series of events spanning three venues on the island of Ireland – Artlink Fort Dunree, Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, and an additional venue yet to be disclosed. Funded by Arts Council of Ireland Arts Grant and Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council in its pilot stage, the project has united six talented artists, chosen for their work’s relation to the sea, the coast, or maritime heritage.
This phase project commenced with a recent meeting of the artists, from Donegal: Tim Stampton, Cliodhna Timoney and Cathal McGinley, and from Roe Valley: Bernie McGill, Nicola Nemec and Andrea Spencer, at Fort Dunree. They shared their past work, exchanged ideas, and laid the foundations for future collaboration. The overarching project began last year with the community project Snapshot of a Coastal Community.
The showcase will be open to the public from 8th-15th November with a day of FREE public participation on Sunday 12th from 10.30am to 4pm. Writer Bernie McGill will lead a creative writing workshop starting at 10.30am. It is essential to book a place on this as it may entail leaving the venue. Other workshops include a hot glass demonstration by Andrea Spencer, a drawing ‘Meitheal’ with Cathal McGinley, sound recording with Cliodhna Timoney, an artist talk by painter Nicola Nemec and stories from the sea by Tim Stampton.
Artlink project co-ordinator Rebecca Strain said: “We’re really delighted to be unveiling ‘Sea Change’ – a transformative new art project that explores Ireland’s coastal identity through creative collaboration. Bringing together amazing artists from different regions, our project aims to develop their work in new and unexpected ways, offering a unique opportunity for artistic growth and community engagement.”
For further information about the new ‘Sea Change’ project and upcoming exhibitions and events during November and December 2023, visit www.artlink.ie find us on Facebook.com/Artlinkfortdunreepage or contact a member of the Artlink team on 0838696513.
