As part of her 'Postcards In-between' project, Maria Kelly presents an evening of discussion, music and art centred around 'cultivating self-compassion', in association with Minding Creative Minds.

Featuring a line-up of local creatives and mental health professionals, the conversation will explore the idea of self-compassion, particularly in the lives of Irish creatives, the interplay between mental health and creative careers, and the avenues of support available as a creative community and from dedicated mental health services.

Tim Chadwick
Cécilia Noiraud
Sammy Copley
Maria Kelly
Hosted by Siobhan Murray, 'Burnout Strategist', Psychotherapist and Best-selling Author

Maria Kelly says, “the ‘Postcards In-between’ project aims to bridge the gap between who we were, who we are, and who we will be. It’s a project about self-compassion; acknowledging the part of ourselves that is always changing, growing and learning. The part that is always, at some level, trying their best.”

Pop-up Exhibition (Sat April 30th - Sun May 1st)

The event will take place at Kelly’s ‘Postcards In-between’ pop-up exhibition at Universal Space, featuring artwork by Irish-French illustrators, Pipe & Pallet (Nathanaël Roman) and Cécilia Noiraud. The project initially started with Maria asking her fellow Irish songwriters to pen a ‘note to self’ letter to a version of themselves that they thought might need a helping hand. These letters became the inspiration for the illustrations will be open to view throughout the weekend of the event.

Ticket Pricing

Ticket pricing is tiered to allow accessibility to all who wish to join the event. All moneys earned from this event will be in aid of Minding Creative Minds. If you are unable to afford the tiered ticket options, but would still like to come along, please reach out at julie@wearevetamusic.com .

Accessibility

This venue is wheechair accessible, apart from toilet facilities. We have arranged for accessible toilet facilities at Mind the Step coffee shop, which is also located on Strand Street Great.

Minding Creative Minds

‘Postcards In-between’ is presented in association with Minding Creative Minds, Ireland's first 24/7 (32 county and our Irish overseas) wellbeing support programme for the entire Irish creative sector. Minding Creative Minds' counselling services (in association with Spectrum Life) include: *a 24/7 Dedicated Phone Line; Short-term intervention, telephone Counselling, secure video counselling and comprehensive web portal and app enabling live chat function with a counsellor. Minding Creative Minds focuses on the wellbeing of the entire person, so our programme also includes access to a number of additional services, helping users with various practical issues also. See **additional details on our key supports and all our contact details at www.mindingcreativeminds.ie .

Dave Reid founder, Minding Creative Minds says: "Our focus at Minding Creative Minds is supporting the entire individual. We ask people in our creative community not to wait until they are in a crisis to contact us; if something is troubling you, regardless of how small you deem it to be, let us help you. This in itself is one of the kindest acts of self-compassion you can show yourself; the theme Maria has chosen for this beautiful and thought-provoking exhibition and event. We applaud Maria for this initiative and are very pleased to display our support by partnering with her for The Postcards In-between Exhibition and Event.”

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