Artists as Cultural Leaders
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<p><b>Artists as Cultural Leaders</b> </p><p>Through memory, myth, movement, and story, artists challenge dominant narratives and imagine new futures. Artists aren’t just creators, they are often visionaries, thinkers, and catalysts for change. Their work in art is social currency leading people, knowledge, activism, and acts of imagination. </p><p><br></p><p>In a world that turns towards homogeneity, true creativity takes many forms. To make art is to dream freely and to lead others toward that dream.</p><p><br></p><p>This series that looks at the energy, innovation and care brought to places and people through contemporary art, curatorial approaches, and cultural programming in Ireland. </p><p><br></p><p>Series 1 was commissioned by Roscommon County Council and Creative Roscommon curated and produced by Sarah Searson; Recorded live at King House Boyle. The interviews focused on hospitality, care, exchange, and environmental issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Series 1 Features (Spring 2024)<br>Jennie Moran <br>Kate Strain <br>Cathy Fitzgerald </p><p><br></p><p>Series II Features </p><p>Sarah O'Brien </p><p>Anna Macleod </p><p>And more tbc.. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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4/6/2024
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Recent Episodes
October 5, 2025
Sarah O' Brien: Painting, Time and the Studio.
Episode 1, Series II “The function of art is to do more than tell it like it is – it’s to imagine what is possible." &nb...
April 7, 2024
Cathy Fitzgerald: A personal journey to Haumea Ecoversity and ecosocial values
<p><b>Dr Cathy Fitzgerald</b> is an ecological artist, creative entrepreneurial educator, and researcher with a long interest in the potential of ecoliterate creative people in catalysing community and conversations for a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. She co-developed Haumea Ecoversity, an independent online platform that has supported upskilling over 300+ mid-career creative and cultural professionals in ecoliteracy and values-based learning. Cathy is centred on the potential of the creative sectors role in promoting a significant cultural shift, to inspire communities to think and act for a better world. She is interested in sustainable livelihoods that align with ecosocial values and shares knowledge with those who learn with her. To explore Cathy's work, visit <a href='https://hollywoodforest.com/'>hollywoodforest.com</a> and <a href='https://haumea.ie/'>HaumeaEcoversity.ie </a></p><p>Supported by Roscommon County Council Arts Office and Creative Roscommon </p>
April 7, 2024
Kate Strain: Kunstverein Aughrim and collaborations with artists and communities.
<p><b>Kate Strain</b> is a curator of visual arts and founder of Kunstverein Aughrim, a curatorial production office established in 2022. Kunstverein Aughrim is located on the ground floor of a town house in Aughrim, County Wicklow, Ireland, and is part of a franchise established by Kunstverein Amsterdam, with sisters in Milan, New York, and Toronto. Kunstverein Aughrim collaborates closely with artists and communities to support the production of new artwork, bringing audiences as close to the creative process as possible. Kunstverein Aughrim is supported by the Arts Council and Wicklow County Council. <a href='http://www.kunstverein.ie/'>www.kunstverein.ie</a> <br/><br/><b>Artists as Cultural Leaders</b> is supported by Culture Ireland and developed by Roscommon Arts Service it takes place in February 2024. Artists as Cultural Leaders is a series of presentations, and discussions by contemporary practitioners who share visual arts skills & strategies in the evolving landscape of visual and artistic leadership. </p><p>Supported by Roscommon County Council Arts Office and Creative Roscommon </p>
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- What is Artists as Cultural Leaders?
<p><b>Artists as Cultural Leaders</b> </p><p>Through memory, myth, movement, and story, artists challenge dominant narratives and imagine new futures. Artists aren’t just creators, they are often visionaries, thinkers, and catalysts for change. Their work in art is social currency leading people, knowledge, activism, and acts of imagination. </p><p><br></p><p>In a world that turns towards homogeneity, true creativity takes many forms. To make art is to dream freely and to lead others toward that dream.</p><p><br></p><p>This series that looks at the energy, innovation and care brought to places and people through contemporary art, curatorial approaches, and cultural programming in Ireland. </p><p><br></p><p>Series 1 was commissioned by Roscommon County Council and Creative Roscommon curated and produced by Sarah Searson; Recorded live at King House Boyle. The interviews focused on hospitality, care, exchange, and environmental issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Series 1 Features (Spring 2024)<br>Jennie Moran <br>Kate Strain <br>Cathy Fitzgerald </p><p><br></p><p>Series II Features </p><p>Sarah O'Brien </p><p>Anna Macleod </p><p>And more tbc.. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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