A national art exhibition showcasing creativity, inclusion, and diverse voices from Dublin and Kerry.
“Our Place is a really exciting project, it is an opportunity to express ourselves, connect with others, explore art ideas through sound, and to enjoy the freedom to create”
– Patrick Fitzgerald, ‘Our Place’ Artist
About
‘Our Place’ is a socially engaged art project in collaboration with Saint John of God Community Services.
Led by artists AlanJames Burns and Sinead McCann.
Co-created with Patrick Fitzgerald, David Dean and Laura Hickey.
In collaboration with Afeefah Memon, Aaron Doherty, Chloe Larkin, Daniel Obina Moses, Dillon McKeon, Doris Delaney, Ethan Browne, Ethan Deane, Finhas Tekeste, Gary McEnroe, Ian Coleman Horgan, Jordan, Kate McNamara, Katie Mahony, Meagan Lyons, Michaela Firlong, Niamh Cronin, Palumi, Sam D’Allesandro, Sasha Fitzgerald, Tony Davis, Trines, Wiktoria Porebreska. Supported by staff in Saint John of God Liffey Services, Dublin, and Skills for Life, Kerry. For more information on these services, visit SJOG Liffey Services website, and SJOG Skills for Life website.
‘Our Place’ champions the human rights of people living with intellectual disabilities by creating access to cultural expression and cultural spaces. ‘Our Place’ creates access to cultural expression and cultural space by placing the ideas, talents and lived experience of adults living with intellectual disabilities at the centre of art-making and exhibition design.
‘Our Place’ is a multi-sensory installation that explores themes of happiness, human rights, and belonging. The installation features an immersive sound artwork played through 10 speakers, a vibrant neon artwork, and tactile light artworks. The exhibition features distinct sensory areas with both group and individual seating. Exhibition accessibility additionally includes Lámh sign language video, braille, audio and captioned descriptions.
Meet The Artists
Project Partners
Dublin Exhibition
6 – 22 Sept 2024
The RHA Gallery Dublin presents ‘Our Place’
Venue: Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
Dates: Opens Friday 6 Sept 2024
Exhibition runs from Friday 6 Sept, to Sunday 22 Sept
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
Sunday, 12:00 – 17:00
Wed Late Opening: 11:00 – 18:30
Free to attend.
For information on group bookings please see information for community groups below.
Plan your visit to the Dublin exhibition with our comprehensive guide.
Learn about the exhibition layout, accessibility options, and visitor amenities.
Ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience by familiarising yourself with our guidelines and tips.
Kerry Exhibition
20 Sept – 20 Oct 2024
The Kerry County Museum presents ‘Our Place’.
Venue: Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny St, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 CXE3
Dates: Opens Culture Night, Friday 20 Sept 2024
Exhibition runs from Saturday 21 Sept until October 20
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 09:30 – 17:00 Last admission 16:15
Free to attend.
For information on group bookings please see the information for community groups section below.
Plan your visit to the Kerry exhibition with our comprehensive guide.
Learn about the exhibition layout, accessibility options and visitor amenities.
Ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience by familiarising yourself with our guidelines and tips.
Community Group Bookings
We are thrilled to welcome community groups to the ‘Our Place’ exhibition at The RHA Gallery in Dublin.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for groups to engage with contemporary art and enjoy enriching cultural experiences. We encourage groups to explore the exhibition and participate in guided tours, designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit, we recommend booking in advance. Guided tours and interactive sessions tailored to the interests of your group are available at The RHA in Dublin.
For more details and to book your visit, please fill out our booking form below.
Project History
‘Our Place’ is a collaboration between artists Sinead McCann and AlanJames Burns and Saint John of God Community Support Services,Liffey that began as an online creative sound project titled ‘Sound On!’ in 2020. “Sound On!” utilised accessible audio recording and editing software, fostering both creativity and digital inclusion for adults with lived experience of intellectual disability. ‘Sound On!’ was funded by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Artist in the Community Scheme, managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, and was exhibited online at Headway Arts UK in 2021, funded by Culture Ireland.
In 2023, the project evolved into ‘Our Place’, a physical exhibition at Riverbank Arts Centre, that re-imagined ‘Sound On!’ into an immersive experience of sound art, storytelling, and interactive design elements, funded by Creative Ireland Kildare, Create, and Riverbank Arts Centre.
In 2024, ‘Our Place’ further expanded, working with new collaborators in Dublin and St John of God Skills for Life, Kerry to present simultaneous exhibitions at the RHA in Dublin and Kerry County Museum. Funded by Rethink Ireland’s Disability Participation and Awareness Fund with consultation support by Create.
Creative collaborators:
Afeefah Memon, Aidan Winters, Aaron Doherty, AlanJames Burns, Alex Kennedy, Chloe Larkin, Ciara Murnane, Conor Begley, Daniel Obina Moses, David Carter, David Carter, David Dean, David Deane, Dillon /McKeon, Doris Delaney, Eric Nolan, Ethan Browne, Ethan Deane, Finhas Tekeste, Frances Quinn, Gary McEnroe, Ian Coleman Horgan, Jonathan Smith, Jonathan Smith, Jordan, Kate McNamara, Katie Mahony, Keith Whelan, Laura Hickey, Laura Hickey, Meagan Lyons, Michaela Firlong, Niamh Cronin, Niamh Fortune, Palumi, Patrick Fitzgerald, Peter Power, Rachel Coss, Sam D’Allesandro, Sarah Boland, Sasha Fitzgerald, Sean Winder, Sinead McCann, Tony Davis, Trines, Wiktoria Porebreska.
For press enquiries please contact Laura at laura@alanjamesburns.com. You can download our press pack below.