Contemporary Public Art Practice - Artist Talk @ Roscommon Arts Centre

Time: 11AM – 1PM. With tea, coffee and sandwiches at 1pm.

Date: TUESDAY, 03 JUNE 2025

Registration Required. Spaces first come, first served. 
Booking: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/event/contemporary-public-art-speech-roscommon-arts-culture-office/ 

Are you curious about Public Art?

Have you wondered about the process?

Roscommon Arts & Culture Office invites artists to join a session on CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PRACTICE. 

• Hear from contemporary and experienced artists working with Public Art in their practice in Roscommon, Ireland and abroad.
• Hear from commissioners; considerations in briefs, experiences and examples of successful previous projects.
• Hear about upcoming opportunities for Public Art in County Roscommon.
  
  

Speakers:

Rhona Byrne - Visual & socially engaged artist. Worked with GKMP Architects on the Roscommon Town Main Street & Market Square Public Realm Project. Devised the concept for Roscommon’s Living Laneways public art programme.

Ruairí Ó Cuív - Independent curator & arts consultant specialising in public art. Previously Public Art Manager, Dublin City Council.

Martin Heron - Roscommon-based, public art artist from Northern Ireland. Interested in social engagement and & location-led work. Previously commissioned as part of the Boyle Sculpture Trail 2022.