Irish Arts Center Summer 2020 Education

Summer 2020

Silver Linings Dear Friends, As we continue to adapt to transformative challenges — both enduring and unforeseen — there have been so many moments of beauty and grace we can’t help but look forward with hope.

This spring, amid the intensification of COVID-19, we turned first to our teachers and students, working with them to re-platform our education program online for the first time. And what a response: 26 of our 40 classes found a home in the digital sphere, with booming enrollment from 15 states across the country.

In fact, it has gone so well that we have decided to launch our first ever summer term — online — which we are proud to share with you in the pages that follow. If you’ve ever wandered through a session and wondered what it would be like to try an instrument or dance; wondered what it would be like to learn a new language, or a new craft, let this be the summer you take those first new steps.

Our special six-week summer semester begins the week of July 6 and features courses in music, step dance, Irish language, playwriting and storytelling.

Visit irishartscenter.org/classes to enroll today.

In the meantime, we continue to offer moments of hope and inspiration through our many streams of digital programming — including At Home With Irish Arts Center, a series of new, commissioned work by our local and international artistic community; Live From Irish Arts Center, a curated selection of performances from our intimate theatre, captured through the years and introduced by the artists; our Irish Arts Center Poem of the Week, featuring special moments from eleven years of PoetryFest; and our popular Irish Word of the Week series, curated by Darach Ó Séaghdha of @theirishfor Twitter account and illustrated with visual responses from Irish artists.

Finally, we are thrilled to share the news that after a delay of nearly three months, construction of our landmark permanent home has resumed. In this uncertain public health environment, with so little to be sure of, there is one thing we can all count on — the New Irish Arts Center beckons on the horizon.

Have a safe, healthy, and happy summer.

Aidan Connolly Executive Director

Pauline Turley Vice Chair

ONLINE CLASSES WITH IRISH ARTS CENTER From the Gaeltacht of Galway to the storied streets of Dublin, and the famed sessions of Dingle to the dance halls of Donegal, Irish Arts Center’s myriad fall, winter and spring educational programs have brought Ireland’s rich cultural traditions home to you. Now, for the first time ever, we are offering a summer term of classes, with online instruction commencing the week of July 6.

AT HOME WITH IRISH ARTS CENTER A series of new, commissioned work by our local and international artistic community.

LIVE FROM IRISH ARTS CENTER A curated selection of performances from our intimate theatre, captured through the years and introduced by the artists.

IRISH ARTS CENTER POEM OF THE WEEK Select footage from eleven years of PoetryFest, plus commissioned readings, presented with the readers’ newly recorded reflections on the featured pieces.

IRISH WORD OF THE WEEK Darach Ó Séaghdha of @theirishfor Twitter account and Motherfoclóir podcast presents the fascinating histories and lexicography of words in the Irish language, with visual responses from the artists Fatti Burke and Dannielle Tegeder.

Photo credits: Anthony Mulcahy (Isabelle OConnell), Bríd O Donovan (Doireann Ní Ghríofa).

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Hope on the Horizon With the resumption of construction after a nearly three month delay, we look forward with hope to a brighter horizon, and are working hard to prepare for the day when we can all gather again to enjoy transformative cultural experiences with great artists in an environment of Irish hospitality. In the meantime, we continue to deliver on our mission with free digital programming across a range of disciplines and online classes.

However, with increased costs of construction and lost revenues from suspended in-person programming, we need your help more than ever to sustain the organization through this disruption, and make sure we are ready when it’s safe for us all to come together again.

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Centenary Circle

$250,000 and up

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Our most generous supporters will be commemorated as Founders with a beautiful tribute embedded on the interior brick façade of our new building. 23 of 36 Reserved

The Centenary Circle will celebrate the history of Ireland and Irish America through a collage of moments, curated by award-winning author Belinda McKeon, in a beautiful physical feature within the stairwell of the new building. 35 of 50 Reserved

A Seat in Your Honor

Donor Wall

$50,000 and up

$25,000 and up

By naming a seat in one of our performance venues, you will ensure that generations to come will have access to exciting, high quality cultural experiences that tell our story and create memories to last a lifetime.

Gifts of $25,000 and up will be recognized on an elegant donor wall inside the 11th Avenue entrance of the new facility.

Please consider supporting the capital campaign, becoming a member, or joining our Claddagh Circle.

Thank you.

Consul General Ciaran Madden joins Executive Director Aidan Connolly at the construction site of the New Irish Arts Center, which has resumed work after a nearly three month delay due to COVID-19.

Please contact Barry Ó Séanáin at 917-573-5198 or barry@irishartscenter.org for more information.

Photo credit (main image): Ciarán Madden

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Claddagh Circle

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Celebrating and Supporting Artistic Excellence The Claddagh Circle is an exclusive group of Irish Arts Center supporters who help us sustain the standard of excellence in our programming.

This support allows us to provide a welcoming and well-resourced environment for artists to do their best work, and build the tools we need to be successful in our wonderful new facility. To donate or to learn more about joining the Claddagh Circle, visit irishartscenter.org/ support, or contact Amanda Talarico at amanda@irishartscenter.org.

“Great artists are not just born.

They grow with the nurturing and support of institutions and patrons, like Irish Arts Center and the members of our Claddagh Circle, who give them the opportunity to tell their stories, and take us, the audience, on a journey that connects us ever deeper to our artistic heartbeat.”

Gifts and pledges at all levels are always welcome and encouraged.

Please consider making a donation in any amount that is meaningful for you, your family, your company or organization—your contribution has never been more important.

— LIAM NEESON, Honorary Co-Chair Irish Arts Center / An Claidheamh Soluis, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. Federal EIN: 51-0244834 Our latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from us or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

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ONLINE CLASSES WITH IRISH ARTS CENTER This spring, thanks to our wonderful roster of teaching artists, we adapted quickly to move classes online, opening our doors to anyone from anywhere who wanted to join our robust student community.

We now invite you to be part of another debut: our first-ever summer term, again conducted entirely online, expanding our education offerings into a year-round initiative and meeting our growing demand from New York and across the country.

This special six-week summer semester features courses in music, step dance, Irish language, playwriting and storytelling. Browse the pages that follow for the full curriculum.

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 2 CLASSES BEGIN: WEEK OF MONDAY, JULY 6 REGISTER AT IRISHARTSCENTER.ORG/CLASSES IRISH ARTS CENTER SUMMER 2020

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MUSIC Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Fiddle II: Beginners

Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners

Instructor: James Cleveland Mondays, 8pm – 9pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 6

Instructor: Caitlin Warbelow Tuesdays, 8pm – 9pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

Instructor: James Cleveland Mondays, 7pm – 8pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 6

A course for learners with no prior experience, covering how to properly hold the fiddle and bow, tune your instrument, and produce a good tone. By term’s end, students will be able to play one or two Irish tunes.

For students who have completed Fiddle I but have no prior music experience otherwise, and/or those who have fewer than six months’ experience and want to continue to build basic skills and confidence.

The beginning student—those who have taken Fiddle II or have less than one year’s experience— will continue to learn the technical aspects of fiddle playing while working on common melodies, polkas, and jigs.

Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate

Fiddle V: Intermediate

Fiddle VI: Advanced

Fiddle

Instructor: Caitlin Warbelow Tuesdays, 6pm – 7pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

Instructor: James Cleveland Mondays, 6pm – 7pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 6

Instructor: Caitlin Warbelow Tuesdays, 7pm – 8pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? A violin sings, and a fiddle dances.

Students focus on building their repertoire of common session tunes and begin to explore elements of musicality and theory, including how to participate in a session and create sets. Ideal for those who have taken Fiddle III or have more than one year’s experience with the instrument.

Increase your repertoire while playing with others.

You’ll learn five or six tunes, mostly jigs and reels, while exploring ornamentation and phrasing.

Students attending this class should feel comfortable playing common tunes up to speed with other musicians. You will learn new reels, jigs, hornpipes, and an air, all while developing ornamentation, style, and musicianship. Improvisation and harmony will be touched upon.

For information about instrument rentals and purchases, visit irishartscenter.org/classes.

All fiddle classes will be taught by ear, with sheet music also being provided to Level III-VI students at the end of the semester.

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MUSIC Basic Chordal Techniques Instructor: Mia Theodoratus Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

Learn a simple tune and fun chord pattern techniques by studying the greats, including Naderman, Boscha, and Salzedo. To participate, the ability to place fingers in a pattern is recommended, but this course is engaging for all levels.

Celtic Harp I

Celtic Harp “A harp can be a dangerous as a sword, in the right hands.”

— George R.R. Martin

Instructor: Mia Theodoratus Wednesdays, 7pm—8pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 8

With a focus on learning melodies and simple accompanying patterns, this course is designed for the complete beginner but also welcomes students who can already play a few tunes or who know hand positioning and a few chord patterns. Starting with the basics, we gradually work toward exploring variations on melodies and reels.

Celtic Harp II: Exploring Melody, Chords, and Rhythm Instructor: Mia Theodoratus Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

A class for students who possess but would like to further develop basic technique, as well as learn chord patterns and how to apply them to ballads and reels. Students will be encouraged to create their own accompaniments.

For information about instrument rentals and purchases, visit irishartscenter.org/classes.

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MUSIC Bodhrán I: Introduction

Bodhrán II: Advanced Beginners

Instructor: Siobhan Egan-Moore Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 7

Instructor: Siobhan Egan-Moore Tuesdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

Learn the basics of the Irish drum, with a focus on the reel and jig rhythms. You’ll listen to various styles of traditional music and learn bodhrán etiquette for sessions. Enthusiasm and a love for music are the only requirements for enrollment.

Level II introduces the techniques needed to produce the variety of sounds that accompany and enhance melody instruments. Students should feel confident with the reel and jig rhythms in order to fully benefit.

Bodhrán Beat the summer doldrums!

For information about instrument rentals and purchases, visit irishartscenter.org/classes.

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MUSIC Tin Whistle I: Introduction Instructor: Kieran McCarthy-Fell Mondays, 6pm – 7pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 6

Learn all the notes of the scale and how to produce a good sound. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll work on traditional songs including marches, waltzes, polkas, and jigs.

Tin Whistle II: Beginners

Tin Whistle III: Intermediate

Instructor: Kieran McCarthy-Fell Mondays, 7pm – 8pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 6

Instructor: Kieran McCarthy-Fell Mondays, 5pm – 6pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 6

For those who have taken Tin Whistle I, but have not studied other instruments or need more practice to master the basics. You will continue to focus on the techniques of breathing, tonguing, and playing in both octaves, as well as strengthening your listening skills and picking up tunes by ear as you learn traditional jigs, polkas, songs, and marches.

This class is for you if you’ve taken Tin Whistle II or have otherwise mastered basic technique and are able to pick up tunes by ear without difficulty. You will begin to learn ornamentation and expand your repertoire.

Tin Whistle Carry a tune anywhere with this beloved, and most portable, Irish instrument.

Students will need a key of D whistle. For information about instrument rentals and purchases, visit irishartscenter.org/classes.

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MUSIC Mandolin I: Beginners Instructor: Benjamin Engel Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 9

Our beginners course will cover the basics of this beautiful and versatile instrument, with a focus on Irish music but also touching upon its use in bluegrass, folk, and jazz.

Mandolin II: Advanced Beginners Instructor: Benjamin Engel Thursdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 9

Students who have completed level I or have prior experience with the mandolin will further develop their technique and understanding of the instrument.

Mandolin “If you’re not obsessing about something, you might not be into it quite enough.”

— Chris Thile

For information about instrument rentals and purchases, visit irishartscenter.org/classes.

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MUSIC Songs We Sing Together (for kids aged 6-11)

Traditional Irish Singing I: Beginners

Traditional Irish Singing II: Intermediate

Instructor: Carrie Erving Wednesdays, 3pm – 3:45pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 8

Instructor: Carrie Erving Wednesdays, 6pm – 7pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 8

Instructor: Carrie Erving Wednesdays, 7pm – 8pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

Kids sing songs of happiness and hope from Ireland, Broadway, and the rock ‘n’ roll repertoire.

Participants learn to sing songs from the traditional Irish repertoire, in the aural tradition in which they were originally passed from one singer to another.

The class will cover basic singing techniques such as breath support and phrasing.

For students who have completed Traditional Irish Singing I, or for singers with prior experience (in any genre). Participants will continue to build their repertoire of traditional Irish songs in the aural tradition and will practice vocal aspects of traditional singing, including ornamentation and phrasing.

Voice “Even if I retired from playing onstage, I’d still be singing in pubs.”

— Shane McGowan

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DANCE Step Dance I: Beginners Instructor: Michelle Esch Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 9

A boot-camp introduction to Irish step dancing— absolutely no previous experience is necessary.

Students will learn the foundation, form, and technique of Irish dance, starting with basic movements and progressing to light-shoe reels and jigs. We’ll learn a few solo steps and round out the term with a group dance that pieces together all the elements learned over the term!

Step Dance II: Advanced Beginners Instructor: Michelle Esch Thursdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

Dancers should have already completed at least one term of the beginner’s course or have previous experience with Irish step dance. You will perfect the dances you already know while learning more complicated steps and rhythms.

Dance Everybody on the dance floor!

Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt. For footwear, sneakers, ballet shoes, or ghillies are best.

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IRISH LANGUAGE Irish Language I: Introduction $145 general / $115 members

$150 general / $120 members

Section A SOLD OUT Instructor: Siobhán Ní Chiobháin Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm Begins July 6

Section A SOLD OUT Instructor: Siobhán Ní Chiobháin Mondays, 7:30pm – 9pm Begins July 6

Section B SOLD OUT Instructor: Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith Tuesdays, 7pm – 8:30pm Begins July 7

Section B Instructor: Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 7pm Begins July 7

Section C SOLD OUT Instructor: Siobhán Ní Chiobháin Wednesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm Begins July 8

Irish Language

Irish Language II: Beginners

Irish III: Early Intermediate Instructor: Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith Thursdays, 5:30pm – 7pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 9

Ideal for students with at least two prior semesters of Irish or the equivalent. You may want to take this course a few times to strengthen your vocabulary and understanding.

For students with some basic knowledge of the language, to further expand vocabulary and understanding.

Section D NEW Instructor: Siobhán Ní Chiobháin Wednesdays, 7:30pm – 9pm Begins July 8

Irish IV: Intermediate

A first course in the Irish language, introducing basic vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation.

Instructor: Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

For those with at least three prior semesters of Irish language or the equivalent. Students may want to take this course a few times before advancing to level V.

Irish V: Advanced Instructor: Paul Ferris Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

For speakers with at least four prior semesters of Irish or the equivalent.

Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste.

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THEATRE ARTS Playwriting I: Inspirations from Contemporary & 20th Century Irish Playwrights Instructor: Beto O’Byrne Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 7

Whether you’re interested in full-length plays, musicals, short plays, or other forms, all dramatic writing employs essential ideas and techniques to bring out the drama in any narrative. Explore theatricality and the craft of dramatic writing, and walk away with a self-identified set of skills you can use to craft dynamic stories for the world to experience.

Playwriting II: Writing a Full-Length Play Instructor: Beto O’Byrne Wednesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 7

Students will go from writing a short play or scene to attempting to write a full-length script.

You will be guided through advanced writing exercises and readings of plays, and through in-class feedback come away with either a draft of a new work or significant portion of a completed draft.

Come prepared to share pages via a Google Drive folder. Students must have taken Playwriting I as a prerequisite, or be preapproved by the teacher.

(Please submit your request and a short writing sample to classes@irishartscenter.org.)

Playwriting Find your inner Wilde child.

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THEATRE ARTS Storytelling Level I: Beginners Instructor: Brad Lawrence Mondays, 7pm – 9pm $145 general / $115 members Begins July 6

Two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner Brad Lawrence will help you learn how to structure and tell a true story from personal experience, what separates a story from an anecdote or joke, and what elements make for a compelling and relatable narrative that absorbs any listener—be it a date, a potential employer, or an audience of a thousand.

Storytelling Level II: Intermediate Instructor: Brad Lawrence Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm $150 general / $120 members Begins July 8

A class for graduated level I students who want to develop specific stories or storytelling-related projects. Whether you’d like to hone in on that one special narrative, weave several stories of the same theme into a one-person show, create and perfect an engaging presentation or speech, or simply dig deeper into the art of storytelling, level II will offer the instruction and support you’ll need.

Storytelling “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.”

— Robert McKee

Photo credit: Vitaliy Piltser

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CLASSES AT A GLANCE Monday 5-6 PM 6-7 PM 6-7 PM 6-7:30 PM 7-8 PM 7-8 PM 7-9 PM 7:30-9 PM 8-9 PM

Tin Whistle III: Intermediate Fiddle V: Intermediate Tin Whistle I: Introduction Irish Language I: Introduction (Section A) SOLD OUT Tin Whistle II: Advanced Beginners Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners Storytelling I: Beginners Irish Language II: Beginners (Section A) SOLD OUT Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners

Tuesday 5:30-7 PM 6-7 PM 6-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 7-8 PM 7-8:30 PM 7:30-8:30 PM 8-9 PM

Irish Language II: Beginners (Section B) Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate Playwriting I: Inspirations from Contemporary & 20th Century Irish Playwrights Bodhrán I: Introduction Fiddle VI: Advanced Irish Language I: Introduction (Section B) SOLD OUT Bodhrán II: Advanced Beginners Fiddle II: Beginners

Wednesday 3-4 PM 5:30-6:30 PM 5:30-7 PM 6-7:30 PM 6-7:30 PM 6-7 PM 7:30-9 PM 6:30-8 PM 7-8 PM 7-8 PM 8-9 PM

Songs We Sing Together (for ages 6-11) Basic Chordal Techniques on Harp Irish language IV: Intermediate Playwriting II: Writing a Full-Length Play Irish Language I: Introduction (Section C) SOLD OUT Traditional Irish Singing I: Beginners Irish Language I: Introduction (Section D) Irish Language V: Advanced Celtic Harp I: Introduction Traditional Irish Singing II: Intermediate Celtic Harp II: Exploring Melody, Chords, and Rhythm

Thursday 5:30-7 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 7:30-8:30 PM 7:30-8:30 PM

Irish Language III: Early Intermediate Step Dance I: Beginners Mandolin I: Beginners Mandolin II: Advanced Beginners Step Dance II: Advanced Beginners

CULTURAL IMMIGRANT INITIATIVE Thank you to Council Member Daniel Dromm for awarding Irish Arts Center a Cultural Immigrant Initiative grant to return to P.S. 69Q in Jackson Heights, Queens, this past spring for an Irish dance residency!

After being in residence in the school from January to March, we continued to provide weekly dance classes online for 180 students in the second, third, and fourth grades through June.

Special thanks to our P.S. 69Q school liaison, Deborah Strack Cregan, and to teaching artists Jonathan Matthews and Michelle Esch of Darrah Carr Dance, for adapting our program for the new digital sphere and ensuring NYC kids can keep on dancing.

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AT HOME WITH IRISH ARTS CENTER Launched in spring 2020 as our entry into the new, digital arts landscape, our series of commissioned performances and work by our local and international artistic community continues with programs across the summer season.

Upcoming events include the Dancer from the Dance Festival of Irish Choreography, presented by John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre in partnership with Culture Ireland, Dance Ireland, Project Arts Centre, Dance Limerick, Irish Arts Center and Centre Culturel Irlandais, a week-long online celebration of 32 choreographers from Ireland and the Irish diaspora who cross national borders, practices, ethnicities, and generations; readings and conversations with authors Eimear McBride and Emma Dabiri in celebration of their new works of literature; a Beautiful Beasts family workshop with Dublin cultural center The Ark, exploring the mythology of the Irish selkie through visual arts; a partnership with Embassy of Ireland USA’s Shades of Green nationwide digital commission series; and more.

Visit irishartscenter.org/whats-on, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with all that’s happening #AtHomeWithIrishArtsCenter.

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LIVE FROM IRISH ARTS CENTER Our curated selection of performances from our intimate 51st Street theatre, captured through the years and introduced by the artists, continues this summer with highlights from concerts by Isabelle O’Connell, Caitlin Warbelow, Heather Maloney and more, presented with new thoughts and perspectives from the artists on their time at IAC. Visit irishartscenter.org/whats-on/live-from-irish-arts-center to see what’s showing #LiveFromIrishArtsCenter.

Photo credit: Anthony Mulcahy (Isabelle O’Connell, Heather Maloney)

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IRISH WORD OF THE WEEK In this popular IAC series, Darach Ó Séaghdha of @theirishfor Twitter account and Motherfoclóir podcast presents the fascinating histories and lexicography of words in the Irish language, with visual responses from the artists Fatti Burke and Dannielle Tegeder.

For all Irish Words of the Week to date, visit irishartscenter.org/whats-on/irish-word-of-the-week.

Found images with overlay by Dannielle Tegeder.

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IRISH ARTS CENTER POEM OF THE WEEK We’re thrilled to share more select footage from our rich PoetryFest archives, presenting readings from past festivals along with the featured poets’ new reflections on their work.

This summer’s lineup includes Jericho Brown, Iggy McGovern, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Caitríona O’Reilly, Brenda Shaughnessy, and Tracy K. Smith.

Doireann Ní Ghríofa

Photo credit: Bríd O Donovan

Tracy K. Smith

Jericho Brown Caitríona O’Reilly

Iggy McGovern

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IS YOUR HEART IN THE RIGHT PLACE? Because it wants to come home. Home to family, friends, stories. Home to festivals, traditional music, and the Irish pub. Home to majestic landscapes and fabulous beasts.

Find your way home at Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland

All summer 2020 digital programs will be shared via email and on irishartscenter.org, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Online classes will be conducted via Zoom.

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