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 Theatre performance celebrating the life of Margaret Kearney Taylor followed by post-show panel discussion, created as part of State of the Art and Forgotten Voices. Presented for 5 performances only. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Plé ar chearta daonna, filíocht agus an t- athrú aeráide / Discussion on human rights, poetry and the environment. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Online panel discussion on the arts, climate change and sustainability.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
International Partner Exchange attended by partners of the ACTitude project. Hosted by Smashing Times.
International Partner Exchange attended by partners of the Our Civic Heritage project. 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.
Stát na mBan (translation: The Women’s State / The State of Women) is a visual art exhibition and film installation in the DLR Mill Theatre, Dundrum, exploring gender-based violence, racism, migration, colonialism, feminism, silence, womanhood and women’s rights as human rights. The exhibition features visual artworks in the gallery space, a film installation in the Studio and is accompanied by a series of compelling poems in print form hung in the gallery. Hosted by Smashing Times and DLR Mill Theatre.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Panel discussion exploring the impact of conflict on women that now reside in Ireland. Hosted by SPIRASI, the National Centre for Victims of Torture.
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.
A panel discussing the launch of Unapologetic and the importance of centralising minority voices. Hosted by Unapologetic.
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 dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Stát na mBan (translation: The Women’s State / The State of Women) is a visual art exhibition and film installation in the DLR Mill Theatre, Dundrum, exploring gender-based violence, racism, migration, colonialism, feminism, silence, womanhood and women’s rights as human rights. The exhibition features visual artworks in the gallery space, a film installation in the Studio and is accompanied by a series of compelling poems in print form hung in the gallery. Hosted by Smashing Times and DLR Mill Theatre.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Interactive workshop exploring the fundamentals of storytelling, vocal technique, and audience engagement. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Panel discussion between Irish PEN, No Small Talk and Freedom to Write, presented by Irish PEN, Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and 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.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Tour of new play, Duck, Duck, Goose, and online discussion with the creative team. Hosted by Fishamble Theatre Company.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. 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 dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Live dazzling storytelling performance suitable for families created as part of The Art of W/Rights: A literary carnival of Arts and Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
A live promenade performance created for The Art of W/Rights, a literary carnival of arts and rights taking place in Rathfarnham Dublin, funded by Creative Ireland South Dublin Programme, and as part of In the Open – Faoin Speir funded by the Arts Council. Two performers walk the park on a magical journey of reflection on the work and life of artists from the past and today. Join the stroll and be regaled by stories, poetry and a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Smashing Times.
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022.
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022.
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022
The Art of W/Rights – a literary carnival of arts and rights at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park. Features a promenade, walk-in-the-park show called ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with theatre, poetry, song and music, taking place daily at 1pm and 2pm on the 9, 10 April and on the 15, 16, 17, 18 April 2022.
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.
Stories of departure, arrival and return, tracing histories from the Age of Revolutions (1790s) to the present day, encapsulating Irish diaspora histories of abolition, racism, anti-racism and solidarity.
Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition featuring the work of writer and artist Mary Moynihan and visual artist Amna Walayat responding creatively to themes of freedom, change, transformation, power and control. Open Tues - Sat weekly only.
Theatre in Palm Digital Coffee Talk
Launch of the 2022 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival and State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition with presentations, artist talks and performances from Uganda and Ireland
MemoLab Workshop and Panel Discussion with artists from State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence
MemoLab Panel Discussion and Musical Performance with artists from State of the Art: Transformative Memories
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.
A MemoLab Gathering Session involving a workshop, panel discussions and networking for artists and citizens involved in the State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition, bringing together artists, activists and citizens and the wider community
This free advocacy workshop - delivered by former UN
human rights researcher and professional singer Dónal
Kearney - will explore storytelling concepts such as narrative
and character and apply them to human rights advocacy
while also teaching the basics of vocal technique.
Virtual discussion exploring the connection between the climate crisis and violent conflict.
The Transformative Memory International Network facilitates visits and workshops for international artists travelling to Northern Ireland as part of the Network
ACDC 4 You Transnational Partner Exchange
Gathering on the Pond is a fun, theatrical show about biodiversity, birds and climate change with each performance followed by panel discussions on global citizenship education and climate justice linked to human rights. Gathering on the Pond is by Aoife O’Reilly, Mary Moynihan and Michael McCabe, based on an original scenario by Mary Moynihan. Performances on Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, Friday 21, Saturday 22 October 1-2m. Each performance is followed by a post-show discussion 2-2.30pm.
A workshop aiming to develop the critical thinking skills to explore the realities and complexities of our interconnected world and recognize the imperative for active solidarity at local and global levels
Launch of State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition featuring the work of writer and artist Mary Moynihan and visual artist Aman Walayat responding creatively to themes of freedom, change, transformation, power and control. The event facilitator is Ciara Hayes, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. The official launch is conducted by Cllr Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin County Council with presentations by the artists Mary Moynihan and Amna Walayat. The State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition runs at the dlr Mill Theatre, Gallery, Dundrum until Saturday 29 October 2022 and is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-4pm.
Exploring the reproductive rights movements across the island of Ireland and Poland.
Transnational Partner Exchange
As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.
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!
Transnational Partner Exchange
As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.
Ukrainian Novelist, essayist and human rights activist Victoria Amelina will discuss the current situation for writers and artists in Ukraine, her non-fiction project: War and Justice Diary: Looking at Women Looking at War, and her own literary work.
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
As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.
Online workshop exploring themes that can lead to an awakening of human consciousness of our place and role on the planet
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.
Hear from the front line communities challenging corporate abuse as part of a panel discussion with human rights defenders from Mexico and Nepal, with the discussion accompanied by an exclusive screening of the new documentary ‘Make it your business’, on corporate accountability, realising a better future and how ordinary people can stand up and take action.
Victoria Amelina will entertain Ukrainian kids and their parents with funny stories from a writer's life and teach the children to draw the characters from her latest book, Ten Ways for an Excavator to Save the World ("Ееесторії екскаватора Еки"). PLEASE NOTE: This event is in Ukrainian.
Visit the Smashing Times Virtual Arts Centre to visit new exhibitions presented for the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2022
Conversation with activists from Ireland, South Africa, Brazil and Cote D’Ivoire on the struggle for the right to adequate housing around the world.
Roundtable discussion celebrating stories from silenced voices
This post-festival event explores the relationships between Othello, Desdemona and Iago
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.
Celebrating the stories of ten change-makers from the Decade of Centenaries and the stories of ten changemakers today working to make society a better place for all.
Women Change-Makers Exhibition
Film Installation
Film Installation
Visual Art, Film Projection, Photography and Poetry Exhibition
A film installation by Mary Moynihan on display in The Tearooms, Glebe House, Co Donegal from 1 August to 31 October 2023. The film is an imagined re-creation of moments from the lives of women in Irish history from 1916 to 1923
Change-Maker Stories from History
Live Outdoor Performance and Post-Show Panel Discussion
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
Live Outdoor Change-Maker Performance and Post-Show Panel Discussion
A seven-channel video installation, interrogating the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced. Available Monday-Saturday only until 11 November
A seven-channel video installation, interrogating the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced. Available Monday-Saturday only until 11 November
A seven-channel video installation, interrogating the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced. Available Monday-Saturday only until 11 November
Ireland’s leading Circus Company Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre brings their Bingo? Circus! Extravaganza to Cashel as part of the Cashel Arts Festival this September and Ballyshannon in October
A seven-channel video installation, interrogating the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced. Available Monday-Saturday only until 11 November
A seven-channel video installation, interrogating the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced. Available Monday-Saturday only until 11 November
