Darren Campion in Conversation with Gerry Blake

Wednesday 25 May, 7-8pm,
Online
Free but booking required
 
Join artist Gerry Blake and writer Darren Campion in this online talk as they discuss the ideas and photographic approaches that led to the development of Blake's current exhibition ‘Home Place’ at dlr Lexicon Gallery.

Emerging Artist Bursaries

Closing Date 2^nd June 12pm.

Emerging Artist Bursaries support individual emerging artists in all disciplines from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to develop and further their practice through the creation of new work at this vital stage in their career development. 

Successful recipients will receive an award of €2,000 for the development and creation of new work. 

dlr Emerging Artist Bursaries 2022 are kindly supported by The Arts Council.

Online clinic: 25^th May at 11am: An opportunity to ask questions and have a chat about your application. To book a place email cbrown@dlrcoco.ie

Sip and Beyond Workshop with Pavithra Kannan

Two-part hybrid workshop,11.30am-12.30pm
11 June - Meeting Room 1, Level 3, dlr LexIcon Library
18 June - online
Cost: €10, materials included


As part of the Learning Programme theme of 'New Life', Galway based artist Pavithra Kannan will deliver this 2 part workshop focused on conversations - the act of talking or doing something with other people with a new perspective on making a tea and creating Art from the used tea bag.

‘Small Wonders’ for Cruinniú na nÓg 2022

Saturday 11 June, 11.30am & 1pm,
dlr LexIcon
Free but booking is required

Join us for ‘Small Wonders’ on the annual national day of Creativity & Culture for Children and Young People, Cruinniú na nÓg 2022. ‘Small Wonders’ is a new child-centred multisensory creative experience for and with children from 1-2 years and their caregivers. Artists Niamh Lawlor, George Higgs, Sarah Fitzgibbon and Orla Kelly are collaborating with children from the First Friends Service and supported by dlr CYSPC and Barnardos. 

This commission and all dlr Cruinniú na nÓg events and programmes are kindly funded by Creative Ireland.

Creative Ireland Bursaries and Awards 2022

May Music Day

Baby Rave

Saturday 25th June  
Performance times 10.30am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.30pm.
Studio, dlr LexIcon
€5 per attendee

With classic rave tunes and pumpin’ beats, you and your mini-ravers can get lost in music together, with a playlist specially curated by Baby Rave resident DJ, Kwame Daniels. Relive your dancing days with uplifting tracks you’ll recognise.

Baby Rave is a participatory dance event for children under 4 and their accompanying adults encouraging parents and babies to dance together and explore rhythm and music.

Age Recommendation: 0 – 4 years

Funded by the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Pictured: Baby Ellis ready to dance at the Baby Rave