Public Art Now: Reflections & Futures
Wednesday 1st July
11am - 1.30pm
Jerome Hynes Theatre
The National Opera House
High St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 FEP3
Free Event
Join Wexford County Council Arts Office for an engaging morning of conversation, insight and discussion exploring the role of public art today and its future in County Wexford.
Bringing together artists, public art practitioners and audiences, this special event will reflect on the acclaimed M11 x 3 Public Art Project while opening up a wider conversation about contemporary public art practice, creative placemaking and the opportunities ahead.
You can book by following the link below, in person at The National Opera House box office, or by telephone.
+353 53 912 2144
https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/public-art-now
What will happen on the day:
Reflection: M11 x 3
11am–12pm
Wexford Arts Officer Liz Burns in conversation with commissioned artists Christine Mackey, Maria McKinney, Astrid Newman, Becks Butler and Ciara Roche, reflecting on their experiences of developing work for the M11 x 3 Wexford Public Art Project.
Followed by audience Q&A
Refreshment Break
12.15pm–12.30pm
Where Public Art Is Now
12.30pm–1.30pm
A presentation by Public Art Specialist Ruairí Ó Cuív on notable public art projects, followed by a conversation on contemporary public art practice with Ruairí Ó Cuív and artist Lar O'Toole, hosted by Úna Cahill, Assistant Arts Officer and Public Art Coordinator.
Followed by audience Q&A.
Refreshments will be served and attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the M11 x 3 publication.
Admission is free. Advance booking is recommended.
Brought to you by Wexford County Council’s Arts Office.
Photo Credit: Image from M11’s Dispatch Project, ‘Active Retirement Group, Enniscorthy’. Image by Becks Butler.