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Theatre popular with Kilkenny audiences celebrates its 15th birthday
The Dance Republic will perform at Visual in 2025
Reporter:
Mary Cody
13 Sept 2024 6:33 AM
VISUAL is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary on Culture Night on September 20.
Renowned author Colm Tóibín will launch a new season packed with art, music, theatre, cinema, and more. The party starts at 7.30pm with an official launch ceremony featuring Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council Fergal Browne, VISUAL Board Chairperson Kathleen Holohan, and VISUAL CEO and Artistic Director Emma Lucy O’Brien.
Two major exhibitions will be unveiled on Culture Night to captivate audiences, with music, food by Lennon’s @VISUAL, and the kind of lively atmosphere you’d expect from a good party.
VISUAL CEO and Artistic Director Emma Lucy O’Brien described the milestone as an “exciting time” in the centre's development. “For the past 15 years, VISUAL has been a place of creativity, fostering artistic expression and sparking meaningful conversations. This celebration is a testament to the incredible collaborations and partnerships that have sustained us,” she said.
“As we celebrate 15 years of VISUAL, we also look to the future with excitement. Carlow is changing, and we can feel the positive energy in the air. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.”
Acclaimed author and Arts Council Laureate for Irish Fiction, Colm Tóibín, will attend on the night and bring his literary insights to the visual arts withQuietly Dispelling the Dark. This carefully curated exhibition features works by 18 artists, united by the theme ofdark abstraction, offering a profound exploration of the Arts Council of Ireland's Collection.
Exploring Displacement Through Art
In the Main Gallery, renowned American artist Amie Siegel presentsAsterisms, a striking moving-image work displayed on a star-shaped screen. This powerful installation delves into themes of geological and social displacement, creating an immersive experience that will resonate deeply with viewers.
Big Sing Takes Centre Stage
As the night unfolds, the energy will rise with a Big Sing event at 9pm, where the community is invited to join the Dublin Gospel Choir in a rousing performance of John Farnham’s anthem, "You're the Voice". This communal celebration will raise the roof as we mark 15 years of VISUAL.
Imagining the future: Art and Ideas
Members of the public are invited to visit our galleries this season and create a birthday card for VISUAL sharing your hopes for the future of this extraordinary place of creativity for people, art and ideas. The party on Culture Night will extend into the late hours, with gallery access available until 11pm, ensuring everyone has the chance to join in the festivities.
Looking Ahead
VISUAL will continue bringing light to the darker months with our upcoming Samhain Festival. This Halloween-themed event will infuse VISUAL with Celtic energy and offer something for all ages, further enriching our community's cultural landscape.
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