
Two Suitcases Family Promenade Day
Event Information
Description
Join Helium Arts for a special family promenade day at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. You will be given a trail map to seek out film installations throughout the grounds of IMMA created by members of CanTeen Ireland, the national young people’s cancer support group. Each film work is a unique response to the history of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and the veteran soldiers who lived there. The films were produced during Helium's Two Suitcases Project with the support of professional artists.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Studio 8: Information Station
Pick up your trail maps here! The maps can be picked up any time during the promenade so visit at a time that suits you the best. Seven short films will be installed throughout the grounds of IMMA.
Studio 9: Process Corner
Learn about the inspiration behind the films and kick back in the Soldiers' Games Area
1.30-2.30pm: Meet the Creators – Chat to the young people about their films over refreshments
Studio 10: A Lab of Altered Viewing
Photographic exhibition of Surrealist-influenced work created by CanTeen members with visual artist Louise Manifold.
Studio 5: Screening Room
The films showcased on the trail were produced during Helium's 2015 Two Suitcases Project. A short documentary going behind the scenes on the project will be shown on a loop throughout the day.
The studios are based in the converted coach houses adjacent to the main Museum building.
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The Two Suitcases Family Promenade Day is curated by visual artist Siobhán Clancy who has designed a series of viewing platforms to house the films. This film installation has been created by members of CanTeen Ireland with mentorship from artists Siobhán Clancy, Alan Brennan, Alan Leonard, Louise Manifold, Ben Murnane and Two Suitcases alumni Stephen O’Driscoll and Eoghan McConnell.
The Two Suitcases Family Promenade Day is produced by Helium Arts in partnership with CanTeen Ireland and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Irish Games Association, Fab Lab Limerick, ACE Audio Visual, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the Digital Hub Development Agency, The Copper House Gallery & Fine Art Printing and the Office of Public Works. Food sponsorship courtesy of Café Sol and Green Bench Café.
The 2015 Two Suitcases Project was funded by The Arts Council, The Ireland Funds, the Cork Street Fund, the Irish Games Association, Allianz, the Civil Service Credit Union and Norma Walsh O’Driscoll.
For further information visit www.helium.ie