SoloSIRENs have just wrapped up their Compassionate Culture Network workshops which began in November 2021 at The Civic Theatre, Tallaght […]
Dance and Movement Map Experiences of Loss
Creative Healing Winter Walks at Kilruddery House
As part of our Compassionate Culture Network (CCN), this winter Killruddery House and Gardens in Wicklow joined forces with us to host creative explorations of loss. In 2016, we carried out a national survey where people said they’d like more places to talk about dying, death, and bereavement. After two years of a pandemic, and while closed for […]
The Art of Grief and Hope
This Wednesday 16th March, Dominic Campbell will host a talk titled: ‘The Creative Brain on Grief and Hope’ with Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of ‘The Grieving Brain. […]
A Haiku-Shelter in Cork
Even during the toughest of times, the arts can comfort people and help them make sense of loss. As part of our Compassionate Culture Network (CCN), IHF collaborated with artist faciliators around the country to establish seven creative spaces for those struggling with loss and isolation as a result of the pandemic. Supported by Arts […]
Time-Lapse Exhibition by Maria Noonan-McDermott Opening
Solo exhibition by artist and poet Maria Noonan-McDermott, one of our Seed Grants projects, opens tomorrow. […]
Grief Cafe in Galway
As part of our Compassionate Culture Network, we have collaborated with artists around the country to set up creative spaces for those struggling with loss during the pandemic. Now a venue in Galway is running a weekly drop-in centre to allow people explore their feelings in a safe environment. On Druid Lane in Galway City, […]
Fused Glass Christmas Tree Memories
On 19th December, glass leaves from last week’s workshop with glassmaker Michelle O’Donnell, Offaly were collected to be hung on each person’s own Christmas tree in memory of loved ones. […]
IHF Seeds Project Creates Glass Leaves in Memory of Loved Ones
We are so proud of this beautiful project at Glasshammer Studios in Rhode, Co. Offaly, where people who lost loved ones during the pandemic were invited to design glass leaves in their honour – one of our Seeds Grants projects. Glass artist Michelle O’Donnell invited local people who have lost loved ones during the pandemic to come […]
Seed Grant Recipients Announced
Recipients announced for 27 Seed Grant projects to support creative exploration of dying, death, and bereavement, an extraordinary reflection of the impact of the pandemic on all communities, supported by Creative Ireland […]
Announcing Funding for New Arts Programme 2022
An extended grant from The Creative Ireland Programme will lead to broader engagement with communities across the country offering a way for people to make meaning in a difficult time […]
