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SOFTctrl – Exhibition Text by Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh

SOFTctrl - Billie AdeleIt’s just a little pet shop mismatched bunny. Just a bunny with a white underbelly, black-tipped ears and too-lovely, too-long legs. Perhaps she escaped a chain pet shop where she was doted over by a well-intentioned and underpaid young…

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Soft City Circuits | Ciara Rodgers

Backwater studio member Ciara Rodgers is preparing to launch Soft City Circuits, a new site-responsive installation and participatory walking project that will unfold across Cork City from 13–19 June 2026 as part of Cork Midsummer Festival.Developed through the support of…

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In Conversation Billie Adele & Kevin Mooney | 10 July

In Conversation Billie Adele & Kevin Mooney Friday 10 July 1pm Studio 12 Public Event Join Billie Adele in conversation with Cork-based artist Kevin Mooney as they discuss the ideas and processes behind SOFTctrl. The discussion will explore themes of constructed…

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Members Presentations Joy McAllen Studio Visit | 9 July

Members Presentations Joy McAllen Thursday 9 July 1pm Studio 15, 2nd Floor Members Event Join us in the studio of artist Joy McAllen for a special Members Presentation exploring her experience of Backwater Artists Group's six-month studio residency. During the residency,…

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Graduate Presentations | 25 June

Graduate Presentations Rachael O'Keefe + Pascaline Horan + Danny Foley + Patrick Penny Thursday 25 June 6 pm Studio 12 Members Event Backwater Artists Group supports emerging artists through a dedicated Bursary Programme developed in partnership with MTU Crawford College of…

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In Conversation Brian Harte & Elaine Coakley | 18 June

In Conversation Brian Harte & Elaine Coakley Thursday 18 June 7pm Studio 12 & Online Members Event Brian Harte & Elaine Coakley - In ConversationThursday 18 June | 7 pm | Studio 12 & OnlineJoin artist Brian Harte in conversation…

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Curator Visit Kate Strain | 18 June

Curator Vist Kate Strain Thursday 18 June 2026 11am - 3pm Studio 12 & Artists Studios Kate Strain is founding CEO and Artistic Director of Kunstverein Projects, Ireland. In 2022 she established Kunstverein Aughrim, a curatorial production office that accompanies…

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Frame Making Workshop | 6 June

Frame Making Workshop Elize de Beer Saturday 6 June 10 am - 4 pm Studio 12 Members Event Learn how to create your own wooden frame using the framing making tool at Backwater Artist Group. This will include the construction…

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