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Aosdána new members gathering
New Aosdána members, elected at the General Assembly in March 2024, gathered yesterday at the Arts Council to learn more about the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland and what it means to be a member.
The event was attended by Sinead Ni Mhaoinigh (Visual Art), Catherine Dunne (Literature), Louise Lowe (Literature), Roisin Henghan (Architecture) and Andrew Hamilton (Music). The other new members elected in March 2024 are Paul Lynch (literature); Ed Bennett (muisc) and Shaun Davey (music).
The members had an opportunity to meet each other as well as members of the Arts Council. Arts Council Director Maureen Kennelly welcomed the new members. The members listened to a presentation on Aosdána covering Membership; the General Assembly; Nominations and Election; Saoi; Toscaireacht; Cnuas and Administration, as well as hearing about Promotion and Special Projects.
The presentation can be found here Welcome to Aosdána Presentation_13.06.24.pdf
Aosdána May Newsletter
Aosdána 42nd General Assembly in Pictures
A Gallery of photographs by Ger Holland at the 42nd Aosdána General Assembly, Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle.
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Continue readingAosdána 42nd General Assembly to be held on 26th March 2024 in the Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle
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