Connected Horizons Programme: In-Person Networking Event Fermanagh | Laois | Limerick | Roscommon | Sligo | Wicklow (26 Nov)
Call for Participants: Connected Horizons Programme
Are you an artist based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow? Join VAI’s Connected Horizons Programme to connect with fellow artists, receive constructive feedback, and engage with leading arts organisations.
Programme Overview
- Session 1: Show & Tell with Organisations (Tuesday 4th November, Online)Meet key arts organisations (Hambly and Hambly, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Spacecraft Artsits’ Studios, Roscommon Arts Centre, The Model, Mermaid Arts Centre) and share your work in a supportive space.
- Session 2: Online Peer Critique (Tuesday 18th November, Online)A structured, moderated critique session for in-depth feedback.
- Session 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wednesday 26th November, VAI Dublin)Meet peers and facilitators for networking and one-on-one clinics. Limited to 25 places, first come, first served.
Event 3: In-Person Clinics & Networking (Wed 26th November, VAI Dublin)
This is the third and final event in the Connected Horizons Programme, bringing together participants for in-person networking. Hosted at the VAI offices in Dublin, this session offers:
- A soft lounge area for informal networking and discussions with attending arts organisations, other artists and VAI staff.
- Coffee, tea, and nibbles available throughout the session.
Organisations to Meet
- Hambly and Hambly
- Dunamaise Arts Centre
- Spacecraft Artsits’ Studios
- Roscommon Arts Centre
- The Model
- Mermaid Arts Centre
There will also be a chance to register your interest in one-one clinics with Arts Organisations at the event here.
NOTE: You must be registered for this free* networking event in order to register for 1-1 clinics.
Attendees who do not secure a clinic slot can make use of the soft lounge area for informal networking and discussions with VAI staff and other artists.
Who Can Join?
Artists in any discipline based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow.
How to Register
Sign up via the VAI website.
- Let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
* Free event for artists based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo or Wicklow. €5 for general admission. Note: Clinic sessions are booked in another event and are only for artists based in the six represented counties of this round.
| Venue | VAI Offices |
| Address | First Floor, 2 Curved Street, Dublin 2, D02 PC43DublinD02 PC43,IE |
| Starts | Wed Nov 26 2025, 2:00pm GMT |
| Ends | Wed Nov 26 2025, 4:00pm GMT |
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