📢✒️"Stability, Foundations & Flourishing: The Basic Income for Artists in Ireland" Article Published in Kolaj Magazine #43✒️📢

📢✒️"Stability, Foundations & Flourishing: The Basic Income for Artists in Ireland"✒️📢
Article Published in Kolaj Magazine #43.

I am proud to announce that my article entitled “Stability, Foundations & Flourishing: The Basic Income for Artists in Ireland” will feature in the upcoming issue of Kolaj Magazine #43. In this article I reflect on my personal experiences and the results of the incredible pilot program and the triumphal work carried out by the National Campaign for the Arts in Ireland to get this program onto a permanent footing. I also reflect on the harrowing and critical research supplied by the our colleagues and friends who took part in the pilot program control group, and who’s sacrifices have provided us with an accurate and lamentable portrait of the precarity faced by creatives without a program like this.

Kolaj Magazine exists to report on the International Collage Community and how collage is making its way into the world. 

Kolaj Magazine Issue #43 also features:
✂️Clive Knights is on the cover of Kolaj 43. His essay, “The Fluctuation of Likeness” speaks to the Necessity of Misrecognition. He writes, “Art reveals a part of something that perpetually extends beyond the edges of our reach, where nevertheless, the very act of reaching imparts an unsubstitutable, somewhat melancholic joy (though oddly reassuring) in the impossibility of the puzzle ever being completed.”
✂️In “Everything a Little Richer”, Michael Joshua Rowin interviews photomontagist Mark Rappaport about the way he thinks about images, art, and cinema.
✂️Anthony Michael Ryder considers the relationship of collage and trauma in “A Communion of Pain”.
✂️Emily Denlinger writes about taking her “Gain of Function” project to Carnival in New Orleans. “Most of my personal experience with collective effervescence has happened during political rallies. Being on site during Carnival allowed me to broaden my experience with collective effervescence and participate in the folklore, customs and rituals surrounding these events.”

✂️A whole host of other writings and images from international collage artists doing incredible things.

For more from Kolaj Magazine #43 and the work of the Kolaj Institute CLICK HERE.

For more from cover artist Clive Knights CLICK HERE.

Cover Image: “Overlooked ” (2024) Analogue Collage by Clive Knights.

⚡️✂️Award Received: Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary Award- From The Mayo Arts Service✂️⚡️

⚡️✂️Award Received: Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary Award✂️⚡️
From the Mayo Arts Service.
September 14th - 21st 2026
Tyrone Guthrie Centre,
Annaghmakerrig House,
Mullaghmore,
Newbliss,
Co. Monaghan,
Ireland,
H18 PP70

I am really delighted to discover that I have been awarded this years Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary Award by The Mayo Arts Service.

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre is such a prestigious institution within the Irish cultural landscape and I am very honoured to have been awarded time and space there to begin an entirely new body of work and to meet other artists, writers and cultural practitioners. I am scheduled in to begin this residency during mid September where I will transition my practice from the psychology of wonder towards an exploration of dreams as a space of spontaneous creative emergence.

The Mayo Arts Service offers a special bursary annually to artists living and working in Mayo to spend one week at Tyrone Guthrie centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan. Workspace, board and lodging expenses will be provided for in the award. 

I wanted to say a huge thanks to the Mayo Arts Service for all of their continued support over the years in the development of my practice from funding, to the acquisition of my work for their permanent collection and all the other opportunities, supports and conversations they have provided.
 
I cant wait to share what I dream up!

For more from the Mayo Arts Service CLICK HERE.
To find out more about the Tyrone Guthrie Centre CLICK HERE.

⚡️✂️Upcoming Collage & Wonder Workshop at Interface Inagh, The Hatchery, Cloonnacartan, Recess, Co. Galway, Ireland, H91 VW58 . ✂️⚡️

⚡️✂️Upcoming Collage & Wonder Workshop at Interface Inagh✂️⚡️
⏰When: Saturday April 18, 11am-3pm.
📍Where: INTERFACE,
The Hatchery, Cloonnacartan,
Recess, Co. Galway,
Ireland, H91 VW58 .

Tickets : €65
BOOK HERE

This 3.5-hour workshop at Interface with artist Anthony D Kelly will begin with a short guided meditation or visualization, inviting participants to reconnect with personal memories and experiences of wonder and awe. From this reflective starting point, Anthony will lead a hands-on collage session using carefully selected materials, offering gentle guidance on technique and composition as participants develop their work toward a finished piece.

Participants are welcome to bring an image that evokes a sense of wonder for them, though this is entirely optional — all other materials will be provided.

Participants are advised to dress warmly and bring their own food and drinking water. Tea and Coffee will be provided.

About the artist:
Anthony D. Kelly is a visual artist, writer, and integrative psychotherapist based in Castlebar, County Mayo. He works mainly with Collage and Assemblage techniques to create hopeful, humorous, and sometimes unnerving and deeply satirical imagery.

An active and experienced member of the Irish collage community, he founded the Connacht Collage Collective in 2024, the first collective of its kind in Ireland. He was selected as the Kolaj Institute World Collage Day Artist for 2023. His work has been exhibited across Ireland, throughout Europe, and in the United States. He has also delivered workshops and lectures at Collagistas Festivals 5 and 6 in Dublin and Brussels, and at Kolaj Fest 2025 in New Orleans.

For more from the fabulous team at Interface Inagh CLICK HERE.

✂️Upcoming Exhibition - COLLAGE WAVE: BARCELONA - Sala D'expoicions, Planta 1a Del Bloc Onze, Carrer Constitució 19, Barcelona, Spain✂️

🔸🔹🔸✂️UPCOMING EXHIBITION: COLLAGE WAVE: BARCELONA✂️🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: Friday the 6th of February at 7pm

Venue:
CAN BATLLÓ,
Sala D'expoicions,
Planta 1a Del Bloc Onze,
Carrer Constitució 19,
Barcelona,
Spain
https://canbatllo.org/

I am thrilled to be taking part in the upcoming COLLAGE WAVE: BARCELONA exhibition hosted at Can Batlló. This exhibition promises to be a visual feast of amazing collage works and is curated and organised by none other than Kike Congrains. There is such an incredible line up and I am really looking forward to meeting some old friends and making some new ones.

Check out the exhibiting artists below:
Adam Wynn (UK); Agatta Emma (FR); Alejandro Beltran (VE) ;
Ana Candela (ES); Andrés Gamiochipi (MX); Anthony D Kelly (IE);
Astrotripper (CR); Carli Olivar (CH);
Céline Lurac (MX); Clashing Squirrel (FR); Delphine Médioni (FR);
Ena Borovac  (RS); Florencia Cerdá Kaufmann (AR);
Human Nausea (ES); JFKollage (PT);
Jamie Fulcher  (USA); Juliette Pestel (NL);
Kellette Elliot (USA); Kike Congrains (PE); Lara Bella (ES);
Leticia Zolotta (AR); Lisa Rubin (ES); Madeline Chilici (RO);
Mark Murphy (UK); Memi Pazos (AR);
MItimaq (PE); Miss.printed (NOR);
Nancy Hoogstad (NL);
 Paisaje Errante (IT); Recortes Asociados (ES); Robbie Hall (UK);
Rocio Romero (ES); Svena Steinbrecher (GR); Vespe (ES);
Yaci (AR)

POSTER IMAGE BY: Kike Congrains.
For more from Collage Wave CLICK HERE.

✒️✂️ New Publication- Gain of Function: New Mutations/Old Traditions/Collective Effervescence✂️✒️

✒️✂️ New Publication- Gain of Function: New Mutations/Old Traditions/Collective Effervescence✂️✒️

I was delighted to have the opportunity to engage with this project by Emily Denlinger at Kolaj Fest 2025 back in June. Taking inspiration from the history of piracy on the West Coast of Ireland, I created a character to suit. I am really excited to see this new publication from the Kolaj Institute and find my piratical miscreant amongst its pages.. I am really excited to see this new publication from the Kolaj Institute and find my piratical miscreant amongst its pages.
Read more about Emily’s ongoing Gain of Function/ New Mutation project below.
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”Gain of Function: New Mutations/Old Traditions/Collective Effervescence is a project led by Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA-based artist Emily Denlinger that speaks to the role of art, ritual, and resilience. Building on her own work, Denlinger engaged with thirty-nine artists at the 2025 edition of Kolaj Fest New Orleans to make locative collage photographs in an artist-created landscape inspired by global masking traditions. The resulting artworks are presented in this zine published by Kolaj Institute. "The project functions as 21st century folklore with each character potentially representing a magical creature or masked performer in some yet-to-be-imagined ritual," wrote Kolaj Institute Director Ric Kasini Kadour. "Like the odd, creature-like figures of early 20th century Surrealists, they, too, are a response to deeply troubled times and offer us the opportunity to find a collective effervescence to see us through them."
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To read more about the fantastic and ongoing Gain of Function / New Mutations project click HERE.

To purchase the Zine and check out more publications from the Kolaj Institute & Kasini House click HERE.

For more magical mutations from Emily Denlinger click HERE.

✂️Upcoming Exhibition - WONDERS - The MART Gallery, 190A Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, Ireland ✂️

Wonders 

I am really thrilled to be taking part in this fantastic exhibition alongside so many excellent artists in the New Year. Its an additional honour to have one of my works chosen as poster image for the show. Read more about the exhibition below.

MART Members Visual Arts Exhibition
Runs: January 10-24th 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday January 10th at 1pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 1–6 PM

Location: The MART Gallery, 190A Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Artists: Adrian Fitz-Simon, Alejandro Corva, Andor Koncsik, Anthony D Kelly, Arthur Rosa, Bairbre Murray, Billy Dante, Catherine Cole, Debbie Guinnane, Deirdre Ambrose, Duc Pham, Eileen Mills, Ger Hughes, Han Murphy, Inés Pesado Catrufo, Jenny Cosgrave, Jessica Checkley, Jordan Holms, Joy Hawkridge, Keith Lindsay, Kiz Rutherford, Leonie Connellan, Linda Condon, Marina Karysheva, Martha Watson, Niki Collier, Paul James Kearney, Peann Luaidhe, Siobhan Heraty, Tatiana Smith-St Kitts, The Ljilja, Val Synnott.

Curated by: Matthew Nevin & Ciara Scanlan

About the Exhibition
“Wonders” brings together the diverse voices of MART Members in a vibrant group exhibition that celebrates curiosity and wonder. Featuring work across painting, sculpture, and new media, the show highlights the breadth of practice within MART’s studio community. Inviting audiences to pause, look closer, and rediscover a sense of wonder in the everyday. Showcasing emerging and established artists side by side, Wonders reflects the energy, experimentation, and collaborative ethos at the heart of MART Gallery & Studios.

Image ‘Wonders 2’(2025) -Analogue Collage - courtesy of Anthony D Kelly.

To read more about the wonderful studios, members and exhibitions at MART click HERE.

🔸🔹🔸Upcoming Exhibition: "Mayo Artists Show 2025" - The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Ireland, F23 AN24 - Friday the 5th of December 2025 at 6pm 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2025🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: This Friday the 5th of December at 6pm

Exhibition Running from: Tuesday the 2nd of December 2025 – Friday the 16th of January 2026

Venue:
THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall Street,
Castlebar,
Co Mayo,
F23 AN24
www.thelinenhall.com

I am always delighted to have my work selected for exhibition at The Linenhall Arts Centre. The upcoming “MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2025” exhibition is open to the public from today and the official opening event takes place this Friday the 5th of December at 6pm. This is a dual venue event with a strong showing of work also officially opening at the Ballina Arts Centre this Saturday the 6th of December at 6pm.

This years exhibition was curated by the wonderful Aoife Banks and promises to be a visual feast showcasing work from artists based throughout the County.
I am really looking forward to seeing these shows!

About the gallery:
”Arts for All at the Linenhall - we believe that everyone in the community should have the opportunity to access excellent arts experiences.Located in the heart of Castlebar, Mayo’s county town, the Linenhall Arts Centre presents a series of live events and arts experiences throughout the year for audiences of all ages. On a most basic level we believe that art has the potential to improve the lives of those who engage with it. Our eclectic and high-quality programme includes music, theatre, visual arts, literature, cultural cinema, creative learning and RoolaBoola, one of the leading children’s arts festivals in Ireland. ”

For more from the fantastic team at the Linenhall Arts Centre click HERE.

For more from the wonderful Ballina Arts Centre click HERE.

✂️Upcoming Residency: The Mayo Based Artist Residency at INTERFACE, The Hatchery, Cloonnacartan, Recess, Co. Galway, H91 VW58, ✂️

✂️⚡️Upcoming Residency: The Mayo Based Artist Residency at INTERFACE⚡️✂️
December 7th - 13th 2025,
At:
INTERFACE
The Hatchery,
Cloonnacartan,
Recess,
Co. Galway,
H91 VW58

I am delighted to have been accepted to onto the Mayo Based Artist Residency at Interface Inagh. I have always admired this organisations commitment to exploring the intersection between the arts and science. Interface is based out of a defunct Salmon Hatchery and embedded in the awe inspiring landscape of Inagh Valley. This feels like the perfect time and place to complete my Lexicon of Wonder project which itself combines visual art, poetry and research psychology to bring people back into a sense of awe and wonder at scientific investigation and the natural world.

For more about INTERFACE see below:
” Interface is a studio and residency programme for visual artists, dancers, writers and musicians, situated in the Inagh Valley, in the heart of Connemara. Our mission is to provide catalyzing opportunities for artists to develop work and engage with others through a unique platform that explores the intersections between scientific research and art.

The studio is located in premises shared with the Inagh Valley Trust, which drives a number of innovative scientific research projects in the Inagh Valley. Interface offers artists an opportunity to engage with a unique environment and to be inspired by the exciting research taking place in a spectacular landscape.

The facility was built as a salmon hatchery in the late 1980s. Scott Tallon Walker architects were commissioned by Carrolls cigarette company to design the biggest, most advanced salmon hatchery in the world. The facility was bought by the current owners in 2007 with a view to developing a centre of scientific research and development.”

With much thanks to AbbVie, as this opportunity was made possible through their Community Responsibility Committee in support of a Co.Mayo based artist. 

For more from INTERFACE Click Here.
To visit AbbVie Click Here.

✂️Upcoming Event - Designing Your Future: Creative Careers information Day at Áras Inis Glauire, Church St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland, F26 W5HO.✂️

✂️⚡️Upcoming Event - Designing Your Future: Creative Careers information Day⚡️✂️
Thursday, November 27th from 11am - 2pm.
At:
Áras Inis Glauire,
Church St,
Belmullet,
Co. Mayo,
Ireland,
F26 W5HO.

I am really looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Designing Your Future: Creative Careers event, hosted at Áras Inis Glauire, Belmullet next Thursday.

For more about the event from its organizers see below:
”On Thursday 27th November, Áras Inis Gluaire will play host to Designing your Future, a careers information day focused on creative and cultural careers. Whether you're a student exploring your options, a professional considering a change, or an individual curious about creative careers, this information day offers you an opportunity to sit down with creative professionals working across the sector.

Designing your Future brings together a range of creative and cultural professionals from design, media, music, art, literature, theatre, entertainment, fashion, and more. Attendees will have an opportunity to chat with creatives, learn about their career journeys, ask questions about success in the sector, and explore career paths. If you are interested in pursuing a career anywhere in the creative sector, this event is for you.”

Book your ticket by Clicking Here.

Designing your Future is funded by Sláintecare Healthy Communities and delivered by Mayo County Council Arts Service in partnership with Áras Inis Gluaire.

For more from Áras Inis Glauire Click Here.

✂️Upcoming Exhibition - Big Orange Monster: An Emergency Collage Exhibition at Kolaj Institute Gallery in New Orleans, 2372 Saint Claude Avenue, Suite 260,Louisiana, USA ✂️

✂️⚡️Upcoming Exhibition - Big Orange Monster: An Emergency Collage Exhibition⚡️✂️
Opening: Wednesday September 10th
Opening Reception: Second Saturday, September 13th 2025, 6-8PM (CDT)
Running until: Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

At:
The Kolaj Institute Gallery,
2372 Saint Claude Avenue, Suite 260,
New Orleans,
LA  70117,
USA.

If you follow my work then you know that I have a special interest in monsters, what they represent, how they can make us laugh, how they cause us fear, and what they can teach us about ourselves. So I am delighted to have dispatched some dastardly creatures to take part in this monstrous exhibition at the Kolaj Institute over the next two months.

Here is a little from the organizers:
“The world is run by monsters and you have to deal with them. Some of them run countries, some of them run banks, some of them run news corporations.” –Ken Livingstone

You mix fear (yellow) and anger (red) and you get a Big Orange Monster. What’s the emergency? There are a lot of Big Orange Monsters on the loose. Monsters only have power if you are afraid of them. So let’s create a space where we can slay our fear of Big Orange Monsters. Art helps us exorcise our demons. Monsters can be glorious and wonderful or horrible and evil. Let’s not cast aside the good Big Orange Monsters because some other Big Orange Monsters are well…unpleasant.

Curated by: Ric Kasini Kadour

Other Events During the Exhibition: 
Collage the Tarot Workshops: September 10th & October 8th 2025 7-9 PM (CDT)
Collage Artist Meet-Up: Tuesday, September 30th , 6-8PM (CDT)
Second Saturday: 11 October 2025, 6-8PM (CDT)

For more about this exhibition, events and the work of the Kolaj Institute CLICK HERE.
If you dare to enter the hallowed Rare Monster Archives CLICK HERE .