The Co-op is a new project for VISUAL, curated by Galleries Co-ordinator, Emma- Lucy O’ Brien and Theatre Co-ordinator, Hannah Mullan. It looks specifically at collaborative practices and the ways in which dialogue between artists (and some non-artists) can create new spaces for creativity in Carlow. The Co-op is working to understand the role of collaborative practices in contemporary art and performance, and the ways in which these associations can lead to new knowledge and new art.
Throughout the season brochure and on the VISUAL website you will be able to identify The Co-op’s activities with the following keys:
Collaborate refers to the opportunities for collaboration that have opened up as a result of core season programming at VISUAL. Some of these projects have been co-ordinated for specific groups and individuals, and others are an open call to get involved!
Voice Box looks to create new platforms for discussion at VISUAL. It will appear in a number of ways over the season, be it Voice Box Nights when local creative and innovative people talk before an audience about the work that fuels their passions, or roundtable events linked to gallery projects, exhibitions and the performing arts programme.
Collaboration often lends to the creation of new ideas and work. Made in Carlow celebrates and takes pride in this.
The Co-op is kindly supported by Carlow Local Authorities Arts Office