Kerry Arts office in partnership with Visual Artists Ireland, invite you to the Artist and Curator Café. This intensive, one-day networking and professional development event is designed specifically for contemporary practitioners across the region.

The theme for this session is “Creating Your Own Exhibition Opportunities.” In an evolving arts landscape, the ability to self-organise, collaborate, and pitch effectively is more vital than ever. This event offers a unique platform to hear directly from industry experts and peers who are successfully navigating these paths.

What to Expect

• Curator Presentations: Gain insights from four guest curators—Alice Quinn Banville, Niamh Darling, Aoife Banks —as they discuss DIY spaces, freelance producing, and how to build professional relationships with curators and galleries.
• Networking & Dialogue: Meet fellow artists from neighbouring counties in a relaxed, café-style environment to spark new collaborations and share resources.

Whether you are an early-career artist or an established practitioner, this event provides the tools and connections to help you manifest your own creative projects.

We  look forward to welcoming you to Siamsa Tíre Theatre and Arts Centre.

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