Panel discussion hosted by the corridor as part of the AAEX installations exhibition

November 23rd, 2019, 5pm
41-42 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk

WHERE IS THE ART IN DUNDALK?
What are the working conditions for artists and creatives in County Louth and why are there not more opportunities and experimental spaces for visual artists in Dundalk to present their work? Which ways of collaborations and partnerships can lead to a vital and versatile arts scene? Together with artists and business owners from Dundalk, we want to discuss the infrastructure, needs and challenges for artists in the region.

Participants:

Tom Muckian, Roe River Books 

Úna Curley, artist and AAEX member
Úna Curley is an Irish artist based in county Monaghan. A former business owner and project manager turned artist, her work includes conceptual quirky one-off pieces, site specific installations and collaborative practices. She is a member of the Creative Spark Print Studio and founder member of AAEX. She holds a first class hons degree from the National college of Art and Design, Dublin and was awarded the inaugural artist in residence at An Táin Basement Gallery as well as residencies at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Cill Riallaig and Creative Spark.

Paraic Mc Quaid, artist and lecturer
Paraic Mc Quaid is a visual artist from Bellurgan, living and working in Dublin, Ireland. He works in sculpture, video, and installation. He has extensive experience working in the area of collaborative arts practice. Paraic lectures in Cultural Policy in the Institute of Art Design and Technology (IADT) Dun Laoghaire.

Moderation: Anne Mager & Marcel Krueger, thecorridor.ie

Afterwards: Brochure presentation // meet the artists

The AAEX Installations exhibition runs from 15 – 29 November, 2019 and is open daily from 12 to 5pm.
AAEX Installations is supported by Dundalk BIDS, Creative Spark, Dundalk Credit Union, Local Enterprise Office Louth and Ronan Halpin