WE NEED TO TALK
WE NEED TO TALK is a participatory design project exploring places of conversation led by international arts collective Unqualified Design Studio.
WE NEED TO TALK is a participatory design project exploring places of conversation led by international arts collective Unqualified Design Studio.
When
2024 - 2026Theme
Unqualified Design Studio engaged with community members in Graiguecullen and Carlow Town to find out what makes a space a good place for conversation.
For Carlow Arts Festival 2024, they created a bespoke snug which was installed on the grounds of Carlow College, St. Patrick's. This has been inspired by pubs and snugs throughout Carlow and the conversations they have had with publicans.
The Snug was activated with intimate talks, discussions and workshops about craft-making, architecture and design.
The Snug Sessions
| Thurs | 3:30pm | THE PUB IS DEAD (LONG LIVE THE PUB): A conversation with Carlow Publicans |
| Fri | 3:30pm | FUTURE HISTORIES: Carlow Town, 2124, A conversation with Paula Russell, UCD & Nicola Lawler, Carlow Town Regeneration Officer |
| Fri | 7pm | Trad Session with Claire Dunne & friends |
| Sat | 3:30pm | WE NEED TO TALK: IAF Reimagine Café with Muhammad Achour |
| Sat | 7pm | Folk Session with Phil & Jim Christie |
| Sun | 1pm | PUB CULTURE: A conversation with Bernard Jennings, Club d’Art & Donal Gallagher, Asylum Productions |
| Sun | 5pm | PUB POLITICS: A conversation with Emma Campbell, Array Collective & Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State & Carlow-Kilkenny TD |
Photo Credit: Patrick Bramley
Unqualified Design Studio Team
| Artistic Directors: | Bláthnaid Conroy | Shane Sugrue |
| Technical Director: | Josh Wilkinson | |
| Design Fabricator: | Barry Todd | |
| Communications Director: | Becky Wallace | |
| Heritage Consultant: | Tríona O'Connor | |
| Production Assistant: | Jean O'Driscoll | |
| Production Assistant: | Milena Simic | |
| Communications Assistant: | Sandra Andree |
Funded by the Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon
In partnership with the Irish Architecture Foundation.
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