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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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Nominate us for the AIB Community €1 million Fund

Nominate us to receive up to €20,000 from the AIB Community €1 Million Fund.

VOLUNTEER CALL OUT

We want you to volunteer for CAF26!

Beyond the
festival

Community Engagement

Assembly

Artist Development

Origin

Steadfast Sewing Club & Thaís Muniz

A collaboration between Steadfast Sewing Club and artist Thaís Muniz to explore ideas of identity and place using textiles as a method of exploration and conversation.

A Teen Odyssey

Local teenagers were invited to embark on an exciting experience to learn about physical theatre and performance using cutting-edge technologies, especially designed for the immersive show, A Teen Odyssey.

Aon Scéal: Carlow Folklore Parade featuring Macnas

A parade brought to life by folklore and community

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