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The House That Heals the Soul – Nick Thurston, Sean Dockray and Benjamin Forster, Publication Studio Glasgow, OOMK, The Book Lovers, The Serving Library, Temporary Services Library, Emily Jacir, Mybookcase, Curandi-Katz and Beatrice Catanzaro

This summer’s exhibition at CCA (22 July– 3 September) focuses on the practice of publishing, and the political and social status of the Library. Programmed in collaboration with artist Nick Thurston, CCA’s exhibition spaces will be opened up to house a selection of library and self-publishing resources and artworks, looking at the radical potential of library collections and collecting.

Public libraries have become one of the last remaining spaces where people can gather without expectation or requirement. With the future and financing of libraries and library buildings becoming increasingly precarious, this exhibition aims to explore the radical potential of libraries as sites of resistance, shelter, sharing and knowledge exchange. The show will support a dialogue around the importance of librarians as interlocutor and curator, as well as giving access to CCA’s spaces for reading and viewing of work.
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advocacy Below is list of services, facilities and resources provided by Visual Artists Ireland for our members. These resources are designed to be useful, practical and relevant to artists.

The Manual – a comprehensive on-line information resource covering all aspects of professional development.
Help-desk – offering advice, information and support on professional issues.
Legal Advice | Debt Collection – a solution that minimises costly legal proceedings for artists getting paid.
Discount Scheme –material suppliers and service providers.
Equipment/Facilities – affordable access to video editing, cameras, computers and other equipment.
VAI Members Events – a programme of informative and networking events held around the country
VAI Professional Development Programme – a wide range of professional development training throughout the year including workshops, peer discussion groups, seminars and talks.
Studio Exchange Programme – VAI members can now register with Artelier for studio exchange with peers anywhere in the world.
Visual Art Address Book – Members contact area and directory of visual art organisations and services
Visual Artists Ireland and Digital Arts Studios Residency Award
The Valerie Earley Residency Award at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre.

To become a member of VAI and to view details on the full list of befits, services and resources available to professional, organisational and associate members visit: visualartists.ie/join/

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