Artist Support - James Doherty O'Brien

We are delighted to welcome James Doherty O'Brien to our Artists Space for 6 days this December.

James is a young actor/musician based in Dublin, originally from Roscommon, Ireland. He is visiting Draíocht to rehearse for his regular gig at The Blue Light pub in Sandyford, to sustain his artistic practice as a performer. His recent work includes his original one-man play Your Heart is an Empty Room performed as part of Scene + Heard festival at Smock Alley Theatre, and The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Artist Support at Draíocht

Draíocht is recognised as a creative hub and laboratory space and invests significantly in the development of artist's practice by the provision of benefit in kind support such as space, technical support, admin/marketing support and specialist expertise. We offer a wide range of opportunities to artists i.e. commissions, residencies, artist studios/rehearsal space, co-productions, co-commissions, seed funding, mentoring.

Our Artist Support Series, launched during Covid-19, has helped 79 artists in 2020, 50 artists in 2021, 74 artists in 2022, 53 artists in 2023, and 31 artists in 2024 with the provision of free rehearsal and creative space. Space to rehearse, write, create, film, dance, think & plan... whatever is needed!

With thanks to our funders Fingal County Council & The Arts Council.

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