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Scenic Roots Exhibition at Townhall Cavan until 6th Sept 2024
Scenic Roots is a group exhibition exploring rural life, queer identity, folklore, biodiversity, sustainability, the Anthropocene, and social and cultural influence, through drawing and sculpture. With artists Kian Benson Bailes, Laura Fitzgerald, Lisa Fingleton, Siobhán McGibbon, and Maria McKinney, curated by Laura O’Connor.
The Art Of Filming On The Farm with Lisa Fingleton and Laura Fitzgerald for Heritage Week
Kerry Writers’ Museum showcases the work of leading contemporary artists and farmers Lisa Fingleton and Laura Fitzgerald during Heritage Week. They use video and humour to create work that is grounded in rural Ireland and explores global issues like climate change, food systems, community engagement, colonial legacies, conflict and magic.
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SEE YOU ON SATURDAY AT K-Fest IN KILLORGLIN. 3PM FOR OUR FILMING SCREENING OF ‘VOICES FROM THE FIELD’ (CYMS THEATRE) Voices from the Field/Guthanna ón nGort (80 minutes), reflects the experiences of the ten farming families who have taken part in in the...RTE Nationwide at The Barna Way
We are really delighted to be part of the RTE Nationwide special on biodiversity at 7pm this Wednesday 22nd May. The programme with include conversations about our journey at The Barna Way. We will also be focusing on biodiversity and creative projects based here at,...Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild
Really looking forward to hosting this Brilliant Ballybunion Event here at The Barna Way with artists Jennie Moran @hiluncheonette Katie O’Connor @caitomusic and photogrpapher Rena Blake @blake.rena_photography An evening of radical hospitality, creativity & music...OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND: Why don’t we know more about Ireland’s €2.4 Billion Military Exports?
If like me you are devastated by the proliferation of wars around the world and specifically the genocide of the people of Gaza, I believe it is essential that we look at our own role as a country. I have been extremely alarmed to learn of our growing military exports and believe we should have the right to know what is being produced in Ireland, by whom and where it is going.
Brilliant Ballybunion Open Night (Booked Out)
Brillliant Ballybunion is hosting an open night for people who are interested in being creative, growing food and protecting nature Brilliant Ballybunion is an exciting new Creative Climate Action project, supporting the local community to creatively explore the...Walter the Warmonger on Culture File RTE Lyric FM
A short story written and performed by Lisa Fingleton in response to the wars around the world recorded by Culture File on RTE Lyric FM
The Power of Creativity in Challenging Times
I hope this Winter newsletter inspires hope, peace and creative action with lots of links to free films, interviews and podcasts which I hope will be useful resources for you in your life and work. I am very grateful for the amazing opportunities this year, to connect...How We Change The World
How We Change The World, is.a weekly podcast by Deborah Rohan Schleuter designed to instill hope, encourage action, and celebrate progress in the realms of climate change, poverty, health, governance, social justice, education, animal welfare, conservation, and other...Dublin Book Festival: The Naturalist’s Bookshelf
RTE Culture File records for broadcast, four nature writers as they discuss how we can better resolve the complicated promises of wild nature. This event takes part as part of the Dublin Book Festival at the National Botanical Gardens at 2pm on Sunday 12th November....Creative Carbon Scotland: Library of Creative Sustainability
Check out this new case study about our recent Creative Climate Action project that has just been published in the Library of Creative Sustainability on the Creative Carbon Scotland website: A CREATIVE IMAGINING: RETHINKING FUTURE FARMING IN IRELAND The Library of...The Sandwich Story at Bookville
Lisa Fingleton is an artist, filmmaker, writer and grower who was inspired by a BLT sandwich to illustrate the journey of one sandwich and all its ingredients, uncovering some surprising discoveries along the way.
Lisa uses drawing as a tool to understand the world around her and to explore solutions for big challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Her work invites us to imagine the possibilities and potential for the world we want to see. The Sandwich Story cleverly illustrates the impact mass food production has on our environment and makes us think about the humble sandwich and its journey with every bite.
Creativity In A Changing Climate
Oide Creativity, in collaboration with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and artivist (artist and activist) Lisa Fingleton, presents a one-day elective workshop open to teachers at all levels and from all subject disciplines as well as TAP artists: This workshop...Climate Artivist, Studio 10, 2-4pm, Sun 24th Sept Earth Rising IMMA
Climate Artivist: Drawings, Open Studio and Creative Climate Conversation, Studio 10, 2-4pm Sunday 24th September Join artist Lisa Fingleton for an open studio and conversation about being a climate artivist (artist/activist). Lisa is holding this space near the end...NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS: TAOISEACH’S Stand 2023
Voices from the Field is being screened in the Taoiseach’s stand at the National Ploughing Championship from the 19th-21st September Voices From the Field / Guthanna ón nGort reflects the experiences of ten farming families from the Dingle peninsula who took...Voices from the Field, Film Screening and Conversation, 2pm Sat 23rd Sept Earth Rising at IMMA 2023
Over the last year, the Lisa Fingleton worked closely with farmers from the Dingle Penninsula through drawing and film to creatively explore climate change and biodiversity loss. This collaborative film was co-created with the farm families so they could tell their stories and experiences. They share their connections to the land and the types of farming they are engaged in. They reflect on their learning from this project, their concerns about climate change and their ideas for the future.