5-7 November 2010
Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4, Ireland
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) commence an original project Collective Contemporary Art: RDS (CCA: RDS), drawing on its long history in pioneering new forms of organization and presentation in cultural life, in the initiation of this Arts arena for the following activities:
• exhibition & sales of Contemporary Art by Artists directly to a diverse public in a selected and curated exhibition
• showcasing Artists working professionally in Ireland and abroad who do not have continuous and exclusive gallery representation to collectors, galleries and Arts sector interested parties
• a programme of educational and hands-on talks and workshops
This project, Collective Contemporary Art: RDS (CCA: RDS), will feature 120 artists, 2 exhibitions and a programme of talks and workshops. The CCA: RDS will be selected by an international panel from applications along criteria. The exhibition will selected with the theme A WAY OF COLLECTING, which will be curated by Helen Carey, and will be installed in the original Industries Hall, redolent of the historical character of the RDS, 5-7 November 2010.
The associated programme of talks and workshops will address the aspects of exhibition with discussions on Collecting, Display, Exhibition, Artistic Practice as a curator and as an artist. This new arena will add something to the already rich landscape of Irish Art for the artist and public alike.
Anticipating an international audience of gallerists, curators, art lovers and the general public, Artists who wish to be considered should email emmao [at] rds.ie
or contact:
Emma O Brien
CCA:RDS Co-ordinator
RDS
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Ireland
Tel: 003531 2407921
Image above:
Royal Dublin Society Industries Hall
