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Image credit: David Lunney, Gorse Collector, 2024 Mixed media - Reflective and refractive materials, picture frame materials, fixings, smartphone. Dimensions variable

Artworks 2026: Hold This

VISUAL 2026 Artworks exhibition

Thu 28 May - Sun 30 August
Black background with a Purple neon sign spelling out 'Our Place', alongside neon people figures, in foreground is a blue glitter lamp

Our Place

A multi-sensory immersive sound and light installation

Thu 28 May - Sun 30 August

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Beyond the
festival

Community Engagement

Assembly

Artist Development

Origin

H.O.M.E

Co-commissioned by Carlow Arts Festival, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, and Earagail Arts Festival with support from Irish Aerial Creation Centre

Róisín Whelan

Carlow-based choreographer and dance artist, Róisín Whelan, is supported by Carlow Arts Festival in the development and delivery of new work.

Barry Fitzgerald

Carlow Arts Festival supported Barry Fitzgerald in the development and presentation of Mourning is a Muscle

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