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Creative Ireland Programme in Clare

Clare Arts Office runs a number of projects as part of the Creative Ireland programme in County Clare.

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Children and Young People

Clare enjoys a greater percentage of young people than regional or national averages. Immersing people in culture from an early…

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Arts in Education

An annual scheme in which primary schools can avail of an arts day or a longer term project with an artist.

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Hanna Kovalova

I am from Ukraine, I have been living in County Clare for two years. I am a freelance artist and…
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Sarah Fuller

Sarah is a visual artist and puppeteer and founding member of Dog and String Theatre. She holds a BA Hons…
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David Hope

Clare singer-songwriter, David Hope kicked 2022 off with the two new singles, ‘Moon and back’ and ‘Whiskey Mornings’. Both singles…

1 Project
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Maria Svensson

Maria Svensson is a dance artist based in Bodyke, East Clare, originally from Sweden. She holds a BA in Dance…

1 Project
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Mel White Maximillist Art

Mel White (1978) is based in Mountshannon, Co.Clare. She is a self taught artist. She takes most of her inspiration…
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Carmel Madigan

Carmel T. Madigan is a professional visual artist, original from the Bridges of Ross, Loophead. She holds a 2.1 Honours…

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Leigh O’Connell

I work with various mediums as I enjoy community work, so I am used to using whatever medium is needed…

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Thomas Baker – Your Man’s Puppets

Thomas Baker is an artist probably best known for his work with puppetry, storytelling and improvisation. Originally from Quin, he…

2 Projects
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Karen J McDonnell

I grew up in Ennis and spent most of my working life in Dublin before returning to Co. Clare. I…
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Fiona Linnane

Fiona Linnane is a composer, originally from Cratloe, specialising in opera and vocal music. She holds a MA in Music…
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Peneleapaí

Peneleapaí is an singer songwriter, therapist, and educator. She is based in East Clare since 2002, and lived in west…
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Maia Shelby Hay

I am a multimedia sculptor and emerging public artist creating a sustainable practice from recycled and found materials. My artwork…
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John Lillis

John Lillis is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Liscannor in Co.Clare. He works primarily in the areas of recording, music,…
- Visual artist
Mary Fahy

Originally from Galway, Mary Fahy is a visual artist and art teacher living in Ennistymon, North Clare. She studied fine…
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Emma Sams

Emma is an artist based in rural East Clare. She works primarily with young people in filmmaking and more recently…
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Astrid Adler

Astrid Adler is based in Monmore, Kilrush, Co.Clare. She has a third level degree in Art and Philosophy from St.…
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Clíodhna Donnellan

Clíodhna (Cli) Donnellan, native of Mountshannon, Co. Clare is an Irish traditional musician, creative arts facilitator, producer and broadcaster. Clíodhna released…

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Astrid Adler

Astrid Adler was born in Germany, lived 14 years in Holland and since 1999 in Monmore, Kilrush, Co.Clare. She has…
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Balor Otherworld

Balor is a storyteller, combining Ireland’s myths and legends. He performs in schools, visitor centres, online and offers tours around…
- Visual artist
Shona MacGillivray

Shona MacGillivray is a visual artist with over 20 years experience in arts and education and arts and disability Her…
- Visual artist
Evelyn Sorohan

Artist Statement ‍I am an environmental artist dedicated to reimagining our relationship with the natural world in the context of…

2 Projects
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Caitríona Sheedy

Caitríona Sheedy is a multimedia artist, creating paintings, songs, sculpture & writing on the subject of humanity, ecology & evolution.…

1 Project
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Fiona O Dwyer

Fiona O’Dwyer is a visual artist based in Ennistymon in North Clare. She holds an Honors Degree in Fine Art/Sculpture…
- Visual artist
Éilís Murphy

I am a visual artist who draws inspiration from forgotten or lost knowledge; interspecies communication and language; hidden narratives and…
- Artist
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Diarmuid de Faoite

Diarmuid de Faoite is a dramatist from Ennis, County Clare. He holds a B.Sc. in Botany and a H.Dip in…
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Michelle Fallon

Originally from Ennis, visual artist Michelle Fallon Toft is currently based in Corofin, Co. Clare. Her love of painting, drawing…

1 Project
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Marianne Potterton

Marianne Potterton is a multidisciplinary artist based in Doolin, North Clare. She has a 1st Class Honours Degree in Fine…

1 Project
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Gráinne Kelleher

Gráinne Kelleher is a self-taught artist living in Lahinch, Co Clare. Commissioned artwork holds a special place in her heart,…

1 Project
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Dee Deegan

Dee Deegan is a Galway based multidisciplinary Artist Teacher and owner of Galway Art Academy. Dee holds a Master’s in…

1 Project
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Brian Fleming

Brian Fleming is a percussionist, cultural producer and theatre maker. A refugee from Dublin, he quarantined for years in Bell…
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Jacinta Sheerin

Jacinta Sheerin graduated from the University of Ulster in Coleraine with a BA Honours Degree in Theatre in 2001 and…
- Visual artist
Leigh O’Connell

I enjoy community work, so I am used to using whatever medium is needed for the particular project at hand.…

2 Projects
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Julia Rice O’Dea

I love to tell stories, be it with a paintbrush, pen or camera. A handful of penned and illustrated children’s…
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Ciara Malone

Ciara is a a multi-disciplinary artist for over 25 years and has had numerous exhibitions nationally and internationally. Her work…

4 Projects
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Ruth Marshall

I am a storyteller, poet and crafter, and I can offer your school or group storytelling, story-making, poetry-writing and nature…
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Christina Bennett

I am a multi-disciplinary artist, working in painting, making, film, writing and craft. Much of my work expresses the stories…
- Photographer
Mary Musgrove

I am a passionate professional photographer and therapeutic photography/Mindful photography facilitator. I provide an enjoyable environment allowing a beginners mind…
- Curator
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Éanna Byrt

Éanna Byrt, a Clare-based visual artist and educator, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Printmaking from the Limerick…
- Writer
Helen Blackhurst

Helen is a writer, Playback Theatre actor and drama therapist based in Mountshannon, Co. Clare. Her fiction to date explores…
- Visual artist
Sandra Juanes

Born in Valencia, Spain, Sandra moved to Doolin in Co. Clare in 2015 after years visiting as a tourist. She…
- Artist
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Ana Colomer

Ana Colomer is a visual artist based in Ennis Co. Clare. Ana works as a community artist and arts educator.…

3 Projects
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Qwynn

Qwynn is a native of County Clare who lives in the heart of Clare. From the moment she started reading…
- Poet
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Josie O’Connor

Josie O’Connor has a background in Printmaking, having graduated from Limerick School of Art and Design in 2012. Since then…
- Actress
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- Storyteller
- Voiceover Artist
Eilís Haden-Storrie

Eilís Haden-Storrie worked for 20 years in both the peace and broadcasting sector and has put together numerous European-Union-funded films, publications, educational packages and peace programmes for museums and councils across Northern Ireland.
- Drama Facilitator
Lisa Joyce

With a background in psychology and community development I have found drama practices to be a joyful way of creating…
- Artist
Dr Martina Cleary

Dr. Martina Cleary is a multi-media visual artist, based in north Clare. She gained a BFA from the Crawford College…
- Visual artist
Larisa K Jourdan

Larisa K. Jourdan (formerly known as Larisa K. Bevillard) is a professional visual artist and alumni of the Art Institute…
- Visual artist
Olena Albrekht

Olena Albrekt is a Ukranian artist who fled the war in Ukraine and arrived in Kilkee in August 2022. She…
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Jessica Curtin

Jessica is a drama facilitator and youth theatre leader. Her work focuses on using drama and ‘play’ as an instrument…
- Visual artist
Helen Seago

Helen Seago is a portrait artist based in Co. Clare, specializing in airbrush & Acrylic art. Helen studied at Slade…
- Architect
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Svitlana Savelieva

Svitlana Savelieva is a Ukrainian fashion designer and hatmaker, traditional Ukrainian textiles souvenirs kraftmaker, fashion and photo style-consultant and adult…
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Nathalie El Baba

Nathalie El Baba is a visual artist based in Scariff, East Clare, originally from Beirut, Lebanon. She is a graduate of GMIT, with a BA in Art and Design - Fine Art Painting.
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Aidan Courtney

Aidan Courtney is a Clare based cartoonist, writer, artist. publisher and workshop facilitator. He studied printmaking in Limerick School of…

1 Project
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- Voiceover Artist
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Dermott Petty

Dermott Petty MA is a filmmaker and writer living in Doolin, in North Clare. His recent work the play ‘2 Days…
- Artist
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Rachel Macmanus

Rachel Macmanus is a visual artist based in Co Clare, Ireland. Her practice focuses on drawing, painting and performance art.…

1 Project
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Theresa Leahy

Throughout my career, I have prioritised incorporating participants’ voices into the creative process. While teaching migration as part of a…
- Artist
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Ruth Wood

Ruth Wood is a visual artist based in West Clare. She is a graduate from the Limerick School of Art…

2 Projects
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Marie Connole

Marie Connole has exhibited at the Irish Arts Center New York USA, National Gallery of Ireland, EVA International and the…
- Actress
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- Storyteller
- Voiceover Artist
Zara Starr Madden

Drama, Mindfulness and Movement. A co-founder of The Unlimited Dream Machine Theatre Company, Zara is an actor, singer, dancer, filmmaker,…
- Storyteller
- Visual artist
West Murals

West Murals aka Marcus O’Connor has over 15 years experience painting murals rooted from street art and the grafitti world.…
- Musician
- Singer
Joan McNamara

Joan is a passionate and creative multi-instrumentalist with classical and traditional music training. She is an accomplished pianist, both directing…
- Artist
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Johnnie T. Tynan

Johnnie T. is an experienced creative professional based in Clare, close to the Galway border in sunny Crusheen. He has…
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Anneteresa Quinn

I am a visual artist and qualified art teacher. My practice is evolving as a multidisciplinary one where I am…
- Dancer
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Bríd Kivneen

Bríd is based in North Clare and has worked with several community music and community art projects with intercultural, women’s…
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- Storyteller
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Jeremy Strozer

A neurodiverse lateral thinking Fulbright scholar, OCTOVIST (Open-minded, Creative Thinker, Optimistic, Versatile, Intelligent, Supportive, Talented), improvisational actor, coach, and teacher…
- Voiceover Artist
- Writer
Madge O’Callaghan

Madge O’Callaghan is an author and poet based in Kilbane, East Clare, in the shadow of Sliabh Bernagh. She facilitates…
- Writer
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald is an award-winning teacher, researcher and novelist based at the University of Limerick where she’s part of…
- Artist
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Michael Kreft

Michael Kreft is a musician, theatre performer, writer and composer. He grew up in an family of thuringian artists in…
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Breda Stack

My name is Breda Stack. I’m from Limerick and now live in Co. Clare. Although I hadn’t painted since Leaving…

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