Brian Connolly was an Associate Lecturer in Fine Art, Sculpture, in the Belfast School of Art at Ulster University, Belfast, between 1995 and August 2022.
Bounce Launch: Belfast Join us for our Launch Event to start off the 12th year of the Bounce Festival. Experience dance routines from the classical
An Evening with Ruth McGinley and Alice McCullough This will be an unmissable night in the relaxed and beautiful Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
‘De mo Neamhthoil’: Installation and intervention Soso Ní Cheallaigh (they/them) is a disability-led multidisciplinary maker from Derry. “De mo Neamhthoil a thánaig an crith orm”“How
The Weather Orchestra: A Launch and Artist Talk Mikhail Karikis is an artist based in London and Lisbon. He works in moving image, sound, performance
Not Your Pity Party: An Evening of Unapologetically Proud, Queer Disabled Art Join Mel Bradley and a cast of local artists for a vibrant cabaret
“All who are weary and heavy-laden, I will give you rest” All who are weary and heavy-laden, I will give you rest is a sound
Late Lunch Poetry Nina Quigley and Elizabeth McGeown Enjoy inspiring poetry readings and settle in for an afternoon of thought-provoking verse. Nina Quigley, a writer
Derry~Londonderry Bounce Arts Festival Launch Enjoy a cup of tea at the Playhouse in Derry~Londonderry for a special launch event, offering the chance to meet
Bounce Wrap Party with Kippysmuse and Strange New Places Join us at the wrap party featuring Kris Marsden, aka Kippysmuse, an alternative folk troubadour from
Comedy on the Spectrum: A Night of Autistic Humour Ross Mitchell is a standup comedian who has been entertaining audiences across the Island of Ireland
What I (Don’t) Know About Autism This is a film screening of the 2021 play of What I (Don’t) Know About Autism. The play is
The Big Open Arts Takeover Join Open Arts as they take over the Crescent Arts Centre again! Come and watch, or join in and become
Physical Theatre Masterclass with Rogue Encounters This masterclass is delivered by David Calvert, Paula Clarke, and SoSo Ní Cheallaigh. It is open to d/Deaf, disabled
Toilet Paper Diaries by Porcelain Delaney Toilet Paper Diaries is a play written and performed by Porcelain Delaney. It follows thirty-year-old Eloise on a pivotal
Yellow: Jody O’Neill Yellow is a joyous, uplifting piece of theatre written by Jody O’Neill, writer of the award-winning ‘What I (Don’t) Know About Autism’.
“It Flows With No Electrics” and “Through the Virtual Looking Glass” It Flows With No Electrics is a collaboration project showcase between Brain Injury Matters
Class Creations! with Open Arts Open Arts runs 3 visual art groups. Join us to celebrate their exhibition, Class Creations! The exhibition will feature work
I Didn’t See You There I Didn’t See You There is shot entirely from director Reid Davenport‘s physical perspective—mounted to his wheelchair or handheld—and serves
Digital Horizon Seminars: Joe McStravick and Catherine Bourne Film and Serving the Story Joe McStravick’s seminar will explore storytelling through film. It will give an
Chasing Amy by Victoria Geelan and Her Band Sit back and enjoy a cabaret-style setting, as Victoria Geelan and her band of virtuoso musicians bring
Astray in a New World: Representations of Madness in Indian and Irish Literature Professors Tess Maginess and Pramod K. Nayar will offer a glimpse into
Immersive Gamelan Workshop with Open Arts Start the Bounce Arts Festival weekend by immersing yourself in the enchanting sounds of our beautiful traditional Indonesian instruments.
Coming Up For Air by Sinéad O’Donnell Coming up for Air is a special commission for the Bounce 2024 Festival. It is a solo performance
Time: An Installation by Peter Fleming Peter Fleming is a composer and producer, and is the 2024 recipient of the Digital Innovation Award funded by
Performance Art Masterclass by Sinéad O’Donnell This specially commissioned performance art masterclass is led by the acclaimed performance artist Sinéad O’Donnell. The masterclass will include
Artist in Residence: Brian Connolly Brian Connolly is a multimedia artist who uses a wide range of artistic processes, including performance art, public sculpture, and
Group Exhibition by Connecting Artists Collective 1-28 August 2024. University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to our latest exhibition of the annual Group
Empty House – Solo exhibition by Christine Kernohan 4 June – 24 July 2024 University of Atypical are pleased to invite you to the opening
About this exhibition: Catharsis ‘The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions’ University of Atypical are pleased to host an
Exhibition run: Thursday 21 March – Thursday 9 May 2024 Artist Talk – Friday 26 March 2024 1– 2pm Access: BSL Interpreter booked for artist
New project creates international opportunities for disabled artists Two leading artists from Northern Ireland and Germany are participating in an exciting new exchange project aimed
I Am? – Exhibition Taking the theme of ‘I Am’ as a starting point or catalyst, the exhibition showcases a range of artworks representing each
New disability arts CEO driven to help others fulfil potential. The new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation will use her personal experiences
Northern Ireland Now: Contemporary Collecting A contemporary collecting project in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen which addresses underrepresentation in the Digital Film Archive and champions
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) Course (6 weeks). This course is designed for learners who have very limited
Joel Simon, an artist with a rich background in film-making, unveils “NOCTURNES” as a series of narrative oil paintings. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant nightlife
Closing: Friday 17th November 2023 at 4:00pm Job Role: Senior Management Salary: £34,194 annually, for 32 hours per week (£42,743 for full-time equivalent) Hours per week: 32 University
Bounce Arts Festival returns with extraordinary celebration of diversity Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and inclusion – the Bounce Arts Festival – returns
PRESS RELEASE Co Down artist’s new exhibition features at Bounce Arts Festival Artist Una Walker has taken inspiration from the landscape around her County Down
PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival comes to Fermanagh and Omagh with celebration of diversity Fermanagh and Omagh will host a number of events during the
PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival returns to Derry and Strabane with celebration of diversity Derry and Strabane will host a number of events during the
PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival comes to Cookstown Cookstown will host an event in Bounce Arts Festival, Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and
PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival returns with extraordinary celebration of diversity Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and inclusion – the Bounce Arts Festival
Call-Out for the Bounce Festival Physical Theatre Masterclass Venue: Duncairn Arts and Cultural Centre, Antrim Road, Belfast Date: Sunday 8 th October, 11am-4pm. Tutors: David
Dreaming of a village: An Exhibition by Una Walker University of Atypical, Atypical Gallery Exhibition opening Thursday 5th October 2023 at 6.00pm Artist Gallery Talk
Urban Survival Kits – About the project Urban Survival Kits (USK) is an innovative Erasmus + programme led by the University of Atypical for Arts
University of Atypical is delighted to exhibit work created as part of the Connecting Artists Programme 2023. Connecting Artists is a creative programme of the
The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability is delighted to welcome you to Epitaph an exhibition of new work by artist Amy Hannah opening
Recruitment – Administration Assistant Application deadline: 4.00 pm on Thursday 25th of May 2023 Interviews will take place on Friday 16th of June 2022. Job
Upside Down Ciaran Magill 4 May to 9 June 2023 About the Exhibition The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to join us
University of Atypical Graduate Award The UofA Graduate Art Award is open to graduating Fine Art students from Ulster University who identify as d/Deaf, disabled
About the exhibition – what to expect Urban Survival Kits (USK) is an innovative Erasmus + programme led by the University of Atypical for Arts
Jacqueline Wylie: In Conversation 24th February 2023 6pm – 7pm Join us for an informal gathering with artist Jacqueline Wylie for an exhibition tour and
About the exhibition Claiming Space, creating space is a new solo exhibition by Dr. Jacqueline Wylie. Wylie is a multidisciplinary artist whose ideas are often
Commune Group Exhibition 1 December 2022 – 20 January 2023 Launch from 5pm – 8pm Join us on Thursday the 1st of December 2022 for
The Images of Incoming exhibition is the result of a project which engaged with some 50 women from Northern Ireland and Canada. The Northern Ireland
Come along and explore melody, movement and rhythm with Project Sparks’ exceptionally talented disabled/neurodivergent mentors. Every voice and ability will shine in this inclusive music
The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability and our partners Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, offer the ‘Video Real’ online exhibition by. Members of
Get it out of you! is a new live work by Paul Moore who is particularly intrigued by the body and landscape, nature and machine
The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability is delighted to work with our festival partners Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Derry City &
Introducing the first taster sessions from two outstanding neurodiverse artists. Grace Fairley, animation artist from Northern Ireland introduces her workshop on creating animated promotional gifs
Join us for the final live event of Bounce Arts Festival 2022 with a fun filled night of Belfast’s finest Reggae & Ska! Come out
Weaving Threads is a multi-artform performance that brings together Open Arts’ participants who have developed their own artistic practice through support from DDASF grants, distributed
Join artist and artistic director David Calvert for a master class in tried and tested physical theatre methods. This unique session has been devised with
Being disabled, D/deaf or neurodiverse is a challenge to ableist assumptions about what bodies and brains can do. Being an artist challenges capitalist assumptions about
Join Joe Kenny live for an exclusive matinee show as part of BOUNCE 2022. An unmissable show for the shoppers, Joe will be performing songs
What might an accessible residency look like or be like for artists who are d/Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent? In collaboration with University of Atypical and
We’re super excited to welcome our first Bounce Arts Festival artist in residence, Davidt Dunlop. David is taking over the Crescent Arts Centre’s Cafe space
An intimate evening of piano music that promises to draw the listener into McGinley’s unique and soothing sound world. ‘Transience’ is a musical journey through
Shussssh!! Ok so we know this kind of thing happens on the downlow but why not pop along and witness this unique public intervention starting
Come and explore, create dance and movement with Helen. Helen will guide you through movement tasks to allow you to express your own unique way of
“I’d like to write my life story.” ‘My Life With Them’ is the non-linear autobiography of Larry MacAree. His book is filled with rich anecdotes about
The story of Ireland’s last Witch Trial ‘The Song of the Bones’ is a piece of dark, immersive storytelling gig theatre; merging our electronic pop
The Crescent and Belfast Music Society are delighted to present an afternoon of accessible high quality classical music for people with additional access requirements and
Don’t expect something for nothing (especially from disabled creatives)! Sound familiar? ‘Could you just tell us how…?’ ‘Have you any contacts you could pass on?’
This workshop will be held in a supportive space where you can unleash your love of poetry and is especially tailored to blind and partially
Warriors of the Dystotheque presents Anthropause The House and Techno session Ft Reverse Jazz & Micky O’Brien Warriors of the Dystotheque have spent the past
1st Experience: 7.00pm – 7.40pm 2nd Experience: 7.40pm – 8.20pm 3rd Experience: 8.20pm – 9.00pm The Blue Chevy Ensemble, in collaboration with deaf performer/activist Paula
Liminal is a new performance artwork by artist Hugh O’Donnell is part of Bounce Arts Festival 2022 and is live only once, not to be
The division of the country of Cyprus appears to me to have more serious implications than the current divisions still existing in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
“It’s an exhibition about my life. I’ve always been an artist for a long time. I’m related to an artist, thousands of years back.” (Larry
This creative partnership sees the University of Atypical work in collaboration with local participants from the NOW Group, Belfast and our European partner organisations from
Irish performance artist Sinéad O’Donnell will collaborate with Selina Bonelli (Maidstone, England) and Marta Bosowska (Poznan, Poland) on a new disability-led project and hybrid way of creative engagement. After a period of online dialogue and virtual and in-person research, the project will culminate in a residency and live public performance in Belfast.
Photo caption: Pictured at the Harkin Summit 2022 (L-R) is William Leatham Vice-Chair, Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI), Moira Doherty, Deputy Secretary for Engaged
Digital Horizon Programme 2022-2025 Digital Horizon – Purposefully pursuing creative ambition in Disability Arts 2022-2025 University of Atypical for Arts and Disability (UofA) is recruiting
University of Atypical (UofA) is seeking to recruit a new role of Freelance Volunteer Coordinator Application deadline: 4.00 pm on Tuesday 14th of June 2022.
Application deadline: 4pm on Wednesday 8th June 2022. Alternative formats of application form can be requested at edel@universityofatypical.org University of Atypical (UofA) is seeking to
The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to join us for the launch of SWADDLE, a thought provoking new exhibition by Dominic McKeown.
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The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability and Cathedral Quarter Trust in collaboration with Belfast City Council, Business Cluster and Community Grant Programme invite
This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language
This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language
An international inclusive livestream adventure IO1-Meeting Brussels Description: Five days of intensive training with five theatre groups. All participants, five ambassadors per theatre group are
ISL Promotional video BSL Promotional video The Exhibition runs until Friday 27 January 2022 at the University of Atypical Gallery at 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast.
This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language