Since 2006, Askeaton Contemporary Arts commission, produce and exhibit contemporary art in the locale of a small town in County Limerick, Ireland.
An artist residency programme situates Irish and international artists in the midst of Askeaton each summer, while thematic exhibitions, publications and events often occur.
Through these methods, over one hundred artists' projects have been realised.
With no ‘white-cube’ gallery spaces in Askeaton, artists work in public spaces throughout the town.
This form of engagement focuses on the existing dynamics of the locale, intending to bring forward the diverse layers of daily life and create a rich framework for subjective encounters. A local audience are often actively implicated into the development of projects through their assistance or participation.
Such an approach is built on a belief that contemporary art can be used as an active hub for local society, as a form of critique, investigation and celebration where artists are at the centre of these dialogues playing a primary and fundamental role. We have a particular and growing interest in how art can contribute to contemporary issues of environment and ecology.
We strive for a future where Askeaton is a place to the forefront of progressive understandings that benefit and enrich our community.
This festival is brought to you with support from Limerick City and County Council.
Askeaton Contemporary Art
Askeaton
Co. Limerick
