7 events found.
Ongoing
State of the Art: Visual Art, Photography and Poetry Exhibition – dlr Mill Theatre Gallery, Dundrum
DLR Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
Week of Events
State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition and Installation – With MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops, 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.
Revolutionary Routes
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.
State of the Art: Visual Art, Photography and Poetry Exhibition – dlr Mill Theatre Gallery, Dundrum
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.
Transformative Memory International Network
The Transformative Memory International Network facilitates visits and workshops for international artists travelling to Northern Ireland as part of the Network
Gathering on the Pond – Dazzling, Creative Eco-Performance
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.
Free
Aisling na Saoirse – Dreams of Freedom
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
Free
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Advocacy Workshop
Advocacy Workshop
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.
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Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire
Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire
Virtual discussion exploring the connection between the climate crisis and violent conflict.
Free
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ACDC 4 You
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Global Citizens Journey Workshop
Global Citizens Journey Workshop
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
Free
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Launch of Visual Art, Poetry and Photography exhibition as part of Transformative Memories in Political Violence at the dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum
Launch of Visual Art, Poetry and Photography exhibition as part of Transformative Memories in Political Violence at the dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum
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.
Free
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My Body My Choice: Abortion Rights Activism Across the Globe
My Body My Choice: Abortion Rights Activism Across the Globe
Exploring the reproductive rights movements across the island of Ireland and Poland.
Free
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Equality Ambassadors
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Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
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.
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Smashing Times Birthday Party Open Mic
Smashing Times Birthday Party Open Mic
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!
Free
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Art Connects: Mental Health – A Time to Breathe
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Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
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.
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Nothing Bad Has Ever Happened – Stories from Ukraine
Nothing Bad Has Ever Happened – Stories from Ukraine
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.
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Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme
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.
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Ecopoetry and Ecojustice: A Holistic Human Rights Consciousness
Ecopoetry and Ecojustice: A Holistic Human Rights Consciousness
Online workshop exploring themes that can lead to an awakening of human consciousness of our place and role on the planet
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Writing a Protest Song!
Writing a Protest Song!
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.
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Stories for Children from Ukraine
Stories for Children from Ukraine
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.
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David and Goliath: Front line communities challenging corporate abuse
David and Goliath: Front line communities challenging corporate abuse
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.
Free
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Online Exhibition Launch
Online Exhibition Launch
Visit the Smashing Times Virtual Arts Centre to visit new exhibitions presented for the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2022
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Housing as a Human Right: Stories from the Frontline
Housing as a Human Right: Stories from the Frontline
Conversation with activists from Ireland, South Africa, Brazil and Cote D’Ivoire on the struggle for the right to adequate housing around the world.
Free
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