Photo Launch Fun

Dave Chance did a delightful job documenting events at the opening of my first photography exhibition, InterChanges: Reflections from Dublin and Beyond.  Thanks to all my fabulous friends and colleagues for coming out to support my work!

By the way, I’ve sold six photos to date.  If there’s one you see on the wall that you’d like to purchase, please let me know.  They are selling for 80 Euro each and sales are helping me recoup the cost of producing the show.

Photo Show and Lecture — Please Attend

I have a lecture and photo showings that you’re most welcome to attend:

I will be giving a talk at Arcadia University in Dublin tonight (May 15) at 4:00PM.  The address is:

Arcadia University, College of Global Studies
20 Fishamble Street
1-4 The Courtyard
Temple Bar
Dublin 8

Tomorrow night (May 16) I’ll host an open house of my photo exhibit from 5-7 at  Notre Dame’s O’Connell House.  That address is:

58 Merrion Square
Dublin 2

You can visit the photo show any weekday 9-5 through May 31 — it’s free and open to the public!  If you want to view it with me, I’ll also be in from 12-2 on May 22 and 27.  Moreover, you can email me (shannonchance at wm dot edu) to let me know if you’d like me to meet you there at another time that’s convenient for you.

"Essence of Beauty" is one of the photos on display at Notre Dame's O'Connell House now through May 31.

“Essence of Beauty” is one of the photos on display at Notre Dame’s O’Connell House now through May 31. Copyright Shannon Chance.

 

Inter-Changes: Reflections from Dublin and Beyond

Lisa Caulfield, Shannon Chance, Colleen Dube, and Kevin Whelan

Lisa Caulfield, Shannon Chance, Colleen Dube, and Kevin Whelan

Shannon Chance, Cynthia Mara, and Dave Chance

Shannon Chance, Cynthia Mara, and Dave Chance

The staff of Fulbright Ireland and Notre Dame’s O’Connell House organized a spectacular event for last night. The opening of the photography exhibition was a highlight of my year here in Dublin.  So many people were there who have been instrumental in making this year a success.

Fulbright hired Conor McCabe Photography to document the event, and purchased the photos posted on this page.  I hope you’ll enjoy the photos as much as I do!

Officially Launched

William and Mary’s School of Education published a press release about last night’s photo launch.  The event was such fun.

What an honor it was to have so many friends and colleagues attend!

Here are a few photos of the start of events… I got too swept away to take more photos myself.  I hope others will send me some to share.

New Reflection: Dublin Carvery

It's been absolutely beautiful in Dublin this past week.  Long, sunny days... and I love them!

It’s been absolutely beautiful in Dublin this past week. Long, sunny days… and I love them!

Exhibition Catalog

Colleen brought me a copy of the exhibit catalog.  It includes every image in the show — I’m ecstatic!

Show’s Up!

Colleen and I have finished hanging the photos for my exhibition at O’Connell House.  We’ve just got a few finishing touches before the May 8 opening/launch.  Here’s a sneak preview for you:

Inter-changes: Reflections from Dublin and Beyond

The Fulbright Commission of Ireland and the University of Notre Dame

are hosting the launch of a new photo exhibition

Inter-changes: Reflections from Dublin and Beyond

By Dr. Shannon Chance

6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Keogh Naughton Notre Dame Centre, O’Connell House, 58 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

RSVP: joanne.davidson@fulbright.ie / 01.660.7670 by May 1st, 2013

The show will be available for viewing throughout the month of May (weekdays 9-5 at the above address).  You can come meet the artist at the launch or 5-7 on May 16, 12-2 on May 22, or 12-2 on May 27.  Here’s a sneak peek at the show in preparation….

Criminal Courts and First Thursdays in Dublin

Lobby of Ireland's Criminal Court Building, located near Heuston train station.

Lobby of Ireland’s Criminal Court building, located near Heuston train station.

Former Fulbright Pam Eddy and I enjoyed a quick visit to Temple Bar’s First Thursdays events during her February visit.  Throughout most of the year, the galleries and other cultural establishments throughout Temple Bar stay open late (6-8 PM) on the first Thursday night of each month.

Pam and I had time to visit just two galleries because I’d been part of a Fulbright “field trip” to the Criminal Courts of Justice building that started at 5 (as pictured to the left).

It appears that First Thursday is officially dormant during March. This year, it  will re-emerge on Thursday, April 4.

The surprising thing about the many free cultural events offered in Dublin each year is the high level of participation among Dublin residents.  In many other cities, residents ignore such offerings.  That is truly not the case here!

The Temple Bar Cultural Trust website explains:

First Thursdays Dublin is a Temple Bar Cultural Trust initiative that brings together art galleries, cultural and creative spaces on the first Thursday of every month – by sharing the same late-night opening times.

First Thursdays Dublin (FTD) happens on the first Thursday of every month. Opening hours are extended from 6 – 8pm in a number of galleries. Please note: this list changes every month for First Thursdays! It offers you an extra opportunity to visit exhibitions, attend cultural events and experience some light-night culture. It is our way of experiencing a taste of Culture Night on a monthly basis!

Here is the list of the galleries, cultural and creative spaces that are now part of First Thursdays Dublin:

  1. Basic Space
  2. Block T
  3. Centre for Creative Practices
  4. Cow’s Lane Designer Studio
  5. Darc Space
  6. Debbie Paul Studio and Gallery
  7. Design Yard
  8. Designist
  9. Douglas Hyde Gallery
  10. Draiocht, Centre for the Arts
  11. Dublin Civic Trust
  12. Exchange Dublin
  13. Gallery @ No. SIX
  14. Gallery of Photography
  15. Gallery Zozimus
  16. Graphic Studio Gallery
  17. Green on Red Gallery
  18. Hillsboro Fine Art
  19. Jam Art Factory
  20. James Joyce Centre
  21. Kevin Kavanagh Gallery
  22. Little Green Street Gallery
  23. Monster Truck Gallery & Studios
  24. National Gallery of Ireland (open late every Thursday)
  25. National College of Art and Design Gallery
  26. No Grants Gallery
  27. Project 51
  28. Project Arts Centre, Gallery
  29. Olivier Cornet Gallery
  30. Science Gallery
  31. Sol Art Gallery
  32. Talbot Gallery & Studios
  33. Tamp & Stitch
  34. Taylor Galleries
  35. Temple Bar Gallery & Studios
  36. The Copper House Gallery
  37. The Doorway Gallery
  38. The Goethe Institut
  39. The Green Gallery
  40. The Icon Factory
  41. The Joinery
  42. The Keeling Gallery
  43. The LAB
  44. The Little Museum of Dublin
  45. The Market Studios
  46. The Picture Rooms
  47. The Pallas Projects
  48. The White Gallery
  49. White Art Lady