“Is it possible to make a pizza with only ingredients sourced from around Portlaoise town?” This was the question artist Lisa Fingleton asked herself when she was invited to participate in the Laois County Council, Local Live Performance Scheme by producer...
Green European Foundation, with the support of Green Foundation Ireland and Cultivate, invite you to participate in the above online webinar and pamphlet launch from 15:30 to 17:00 (Irish time) on Tuesday 19 October 2021. This webinar will explore...
Thanks to Eleanor Turner and Kerry Biosphere reserve for hosting a really honest conversation about ‘Art in Defense of Nature’ with Anita McKeown Katie O Donoghue and Kate Kennelly and myself. Strong focus on how we move from EGO TO ECO and how we can...
Since April this year, in my role as the Kerry Visual Artist in Residence with Kerry County Council, I have been engaging with groups and individuals specifically interested in the intersection between art, biodiversity and climate change. The 40-day...
This Living Land is a creative and immersive experience in nature, exploring themes relating to art, farming, food, climate change and biodiversity on this very unique ecosocial farm, The BARNA WAY, in North Kerry. The event is hosted by the Kerry Visual Artist...
#30daylocalfoodchallenge Join the 30 day local food challenge this September to eat fresh local food, reduce air miles and support local growers. If the food is organic/chemical free you also are doing your part to protect soil, biodiversity, water and health. ...
Would you enjoy a magical and creative two hours immersed in nature? This very special workshop will focus on becoming present with nature and using drawing as a meditative tool to really see what is around us. We will start with a short grounding exercise and a...
Now it’s tenth year the Borris House Festival of Writing brings together celebrated historians, activists, musicians, journalists, environmentalists and literary minds to help us navigate these uncertain times throughout the day. The Future is in the Fields:...
Hi there. Hope you are having a lovely summer. Just wanted to let you know first about some exciting events that are coming up and hope we can connect. I will be speaking at the Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas next weekend so do come say hello if you...
Kerry Visual Artist in Residence Lisa Fingleton talks to artists Pauline Bewick and Poppy Melia about art, being in nature, biodiversity, dyslexia, life during lockdown and so much more….grab a cup of tea and join this engaging an inspiring conversation....
The summer is a great opportunity to sketch outdoors and enjoy nature journalling for all ages and abilities. Drawing in nature helps us to really observe what is around us. It slows us down and is great for our creativity, mental health, wellbeing. We can draw our...
The Artist plays a critical role in society reflecting on life, inspiring possibility, fostering connection, wellbeing and creativity. Artists are vital in the creation of a healthy society. Although this has always been so, the Pandemic has reignited our recognition...
Do you like drawing and nature? If so this is the perfect way to spend an hour on a Friday morning. Kerry Visual Artist in Residence Lisa Fingleton is hosting one more free, drawing workshop next Friday 18th June at 9.30am. All artists and adults interested in drawing...
Welcome to Creating Your Nature Journal for Cruinniú na Nóg 2021. In this workshop we explore how to create an inspiring nature journal with some mindfulness and drawing tips. Other artists have also shared their nature journals for you to see. Have your drawing...
To celebrate Biodiversity Week 2021 Kerry Artist in Residence will host a special workshop for schools on how to create a nature journal 11.30-12.15 on Friday 21st May. Over the last year many of us have had the chance to really take notice of nature, the trees birds,...
As the newly appointed Kerry Visual Artist in Residence with Kerry County Council, I have been engaging with groups and individuals specifically interested in the intersection between art, biodiversity, ecology and climate change. The response has been so phenomenal...
Following the huge success of the nature journal workshop for Biodiversity Week (attended by over 500 students), Kerry Artist in Residence will host a second workshop for schools on how to develop a nature journal: 11.30-12.15 FRIDAY 28th MAY 2021. Students are...
Would you like to draw together on Friday morning? Kerry Artist in Residence Lisa Fingleton is hosting 4 free, creative and interactive workshops for adults/artists from 9.30-10.30 on Friday mornings for the month of May. TO REGISTER This Link is for 9.30 Friday 28th...
To celebrate biodiversity week, Kerry Visual Artist in Residence Lisa Fingleton will be hosting a free drawing workshop at 9.30 on Friday 21st May for artists and adults interested in drawing. We will be focusing on our native biodiversity, so take some time this week...
You are invited to a free creative and interactive workshop with Lisa Fingleton, Kerry Visual Artist in Residence 2021. The workshop will focus on becoming present with nature and using drawing as a meditative tool to really see what is around you. Ideally if you can...