Used to indicate posts related to my Arts & Disabilities Ireland Mentoring Grant awarded in 2020.
Banner Photo: taken by Barry CroninI start every year with the cautious realisation that it is important to turn the dreams into a plan so I could have a proper go at them. When I need support I usually chat to people, but more recently I have adopted a more grown up approach – I […]
Arts and Disability / Fire Station Artists’ Studios Studio Visit Award Read More »
This post summarises the pile of work and documents developed as part of the Arts and Disability Mentoring Award I received in 2021. I hope it shows my utmost gratitude for the support and my desire to express how much it meant to me through the results you can see below. JOURNAL I have tried to go
Report: Arts & Disabilities Ireland Mentoring Grant 2020 Read More »
Launch Date: 12:00 (Noon) on Sunday 16th May, 2021 A short dance filmed using Niki Collier’s new work – large scale wings created in nuno-felting technique. They are the inspiration behind the storytelling of the dance. Tanya (the dancer) was filmed dancing with my art work – 3 m wings created in wool and silk. She embodies the
Phoenix Wings – Dance Read More »
Throughout the project I jumped at every possibility to chat to people who love working with communities. I have learned from each and everyone who gave me their time to look into details of how they go about in doing things. I was very adamant to hear everyone’s perspective- those who receive the support- the
Reviewing Best Practices when working with communities Read More »
Do you want to create a short dance? Do you seek a fun collaboration? I am looking for a professional dancer for a workshop engagement.Explore dancing with 2 meter phoenix wings. Bring your dancing shoes. Or don’t. Just don’t forget your smile. The Phoenix is rising.The engagement would be filmed & paid. This project is
Can you feel the dance? Read More »
We shared, We exchanged, We created together. Textile Friends are for Keepsake. The Call Out for Textile Loves proved that there are a few of them and they were interested to chat. So on the 6th March we got together over Zoom and started talking about textiles, about our childhood memories and how textile is
Textile Get Togethers Read More »
Are you passionate about textiles?What are you doing in March? Do you want to share your textile treasures with others?Do you have a piece of textile that you love from your home away from your Irish home?Niki Collier is looking out for folk who love textiles and live in Ireland.Maybe you have a piece of
Calling all Textile Lovers! Read More »
I am so humbled – Arts and Disability Ireland gave me a Mentorship Award. I was delighted to hear good news this December – I asked & got help from a few people and a few teams! It has been a revelation to find out that sharing your dreams is not shameful. Just do it