Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live showcase performance of theatre, poetry, song and dance – a personal reflection on equality and rights. Each performance is followed by a State of the Art post-show panel discussion with the key artists.
Live performance and post-show panel discussion created as part of State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights, funded by The Arts Council. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live showcase performance of theatre, poetry, song and dance – a personal reflection on equality and rights. Each performance is followed by a State of the Art post-show panel discussion with the key artists.
Live performance and post-show panel discussion created as part of State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights, funded by The Arts Council. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live showcase performance of theatre, poetry, song and dance – a personal reflection on equality and rights. Each performance is followed by a State of the Art post-show panel discussion with the key artists.
Live performance and post-show panel discussion created as part of State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights, funded by The Arts Council. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Panel discussion highlighting Ireland’s thriving but underrepresented Black-Irish creative scene and exploring how race and identity have influenced them. Hosted by Tobi Balogun. This work has emerged from the AIC Bursary Award 2020: Collaborative Arts and Human Rights which was offered by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, in partnership with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, and funded by the Arts Council’s Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme, managed by Create.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Webinar showcasing the diversity of experiences, lives and perspectives of disabled women through poetry, photo and music. Hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Readings and performances from writers Fióna Bolger, Catherine Ann Cullen, Oein DeBhairduin, Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal and Richie Keane with singer Niamh Parsons, exploring themes of witness and solidarity. Hosted by Poetry Ireland.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Multi-media exhibition and installation displaying artworks by artists from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Chile and Argentina exploring arts, human rights and the roles of the arts in post-conflict societies. Accompanied by MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops and Artist Talks.
Multi-media exhibition and installation displaying artworks by artists from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Chile and Argentina exploring arts, human rights and the roles of the arts in post-conflict societies. Accompanied by MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops and Artist Talks.
Remembrance is a MemoLab a live musical performance featuring Ugandan musician Jeff Korondo and musical performances from Hilary Bow and Lisa McLoughlin-Gnemmi; poetry from The Feeling Soul by Mary Moynihan performed by Rob Harrington and Ciara Hayes, with poetry by Áine Ni Ghlinn; and At Summer’s End by Féilim James, performed by Carla Ryan. With post-show artist talks by Mary Moynihan, Ireland, writer, theatre and filmmaker and Erika Diettes, Bogota, Colombia, a visual artist and social communicator.
Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality invite you to take part in an open mic night for the arts and to join us in celebrating 30 years as the leading voice in arts for equality, human rights and diversity in Europe and internationally!
Thurs 20, Fri 21 and Sat 22 October, 7.30pm. Three public performances and post-show discussions take place in South Kerry – in The Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, on Thursday, 20 October 2022, 7.30pm; in St John the Baptist Church, Knightstown, Valentia Island, on Friday 21 October 2022, 7.30pm and in 10 Bridge Street, Killorglin, on Saturday 22 October 2022, 7.30pm.
The show Aisling na Saoirse – Dreams of Freedom is presented as part of the Aisling programme in South Kerry for the annual Arts and Human Rights festival and is made up of Grace and Joe by Mary Moynihan performed by Carla Ryan; Tales from an Afterworld by Féilim James performed by Rob Harrington; At Summer’s End by Féilim James performed by Carla Ryan and Ná déanaimis dearmad/Let Us Not Forget by Áine Ní Ghlinn performed by Rob Harrington.
Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality work to promote equality, human rights and diversity through the arts. The three shows are presented as part of a programme of artistic performances, workshops, training and talks taking place in a range of venues in South Kerry using the arts to promote equality and rights with a focus on promoting the Irish language and Irish culture and heritage. The programme is supported by Foras na Gaeilge and the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Workshop and Training Programme
Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality work to promote equality, human rights and diversity through the arts. The company are delighted to present a programme of artistic performances, workshops, training and talks taking place in a range of venues using the arts to promote equality and rights with a focus on promoting the Irish language and Irish culture and heritage.
Ionad Cill Rialaig, Ballinkelligs, County Kerry. 24 September 2022. 7-10pm
Aon Scéal, REIC Spoken Word Evening with Bean an tí, Ciara Ní É.
Artist: Hilary Bow, Singer Songwriter, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
Event in Irish
Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
Presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahirsiveen, County Kerry. 17 October 2022
17 October 2022. 10-11am. Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
17 October 2022, 11-12am. Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
17 October 2022, 12am-1pm. Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
Creative Facilitator: Eimear Burke, Counselling Psychologist
Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
Killorglin Community College, Killorglin, County Kerry. 18 October 2022
18 October 2022, 11.15-12.15am. Transitional Year Students, 20 per workshop
18 October 2022. 12.15am-1.15pm. Transition Year Students, 20 per workshop
Creative Facilitator: Eimear Burke, Counselling psychologist
Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
Killorglin Adult Literacy and Basis Education Centre ETB, Killorglin, County Kerry.
18 October 2022. 2-3pm. Adults
18 October 2022. 3-4pm. Adults
Creative Facilitator: Eimear Burke, Counselling Psychologist
Smashing Times Youth Leadership Training
Killorglan Community College, Youth Chamber of Commerce. Training Location: The Killorglan Family Resource Centre.
Two Youth Leadership Training workshops. 12 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Artist and Facilitator: Michael McCabe
Two Youth Leadership Training: workshops. 19 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Artist and Facilitator Vanessa Ogida
Two Climate Change Vision Board Training workshops. 26 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Creative Facilitator and Entrepreneur: Vanessa Ogida
O’Connell Education Centre
Two Vision Board Training workshops. 20 October,
Equality Workshops Through the Arts, Monsignor Flattery Room, The Barracks Heritage Centre, 25 October 2022. Equality Workshop, 25 October 2022, 5-7.30pm. Attended by artists from South Kerry in partnership with Marina Ni Dhubhain, Creative Places
Facilitator: Ciara Hayes
Forbairt na Dromoda Teo, Dromid, County Kerry, 12 October 2022
Equality Workshop, 12 October 2022, 1.45-3pm. Attended by students from 4th and 5th Class, Scoil Náisiúnta Cillín Liath
Facilitator: Michael McCabe
At this workshop, we will look at the history of these songs, and draw on these themes to create our own songs relevant to today's (your) generation.
A celebration of the Irish Language and Celtic Culture through performance, poetry and song.
A celebration of the Irish Language and Celtic Culture through performance, poetry and song.
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Change-Maker Stories from History
Launch of the 2023 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival and the flagship Eternal Rebels Exhibition, followed by a premiere performance of States of Independence, taking place on Friday 13 October 2023, 6pm, at the Pumphouse, Dublin Port. Guest speakers are Olive Moore, interim Director, Front Line Defenders, Mary Moynihan, writer, poet, theatre and film-maker, and Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality with guest artist performances
Live performance of Love the Earth by Mary Moynihan, a Changemaker Storytelling performance for ages 5 to 12 adapted from GOAL’s Global Citizenship Education Resource, presented by GOAL NextGen and Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality.
Open mic night featuring poetry and music relating to themes of social issues, human rights, social justice, and solidarity
A workshop titled Write a Protest Song!, where, we will look at the history of protest songs, and draw on these themes to create our own songs relevant to today's (your) generation
Live Jazz and storytelling demonstrating the cultural signifcance and impact of music and dance in Liberation movements
Join us for an Open Mic night of poetry and music related to themes of solidarity, human rights and social justice. The floor is open for sign ups, and we will also have featured artists.
Join us for the grand closing celebration of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and refreshments. Enjoy a fantastic and vibrant evening of music with CAS – the acclaimed trio of Sebastian Luthers, Carol Scott, and Andy McMenamin. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes ranging from Connaught to Auvergne, CAS weaves intricate melodies and spirited rhythms into their music, creating a unique sound with a blend of original and traditional Irish music that is both authentic and fresh.