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The Portlaoise Pizza
“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...
Practicing Food Sovereignty in the Climate Emergency
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...
Art in defence of nature
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 support artists...
Creativity and Climate: Kerry Visual Artist in Residence
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 @The Barna Way, Culture night 2021
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...
Drawing with Nature: Ballybunion Arts Festival 2pm Sat 11th September
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...
Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas 2021
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:...
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP THIS AUTUMN
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...
In Conversation with Pauline Bewick and Poppy Melia
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.
CREATING YOUR SUMMER NATURE JOURNAL
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.