Press Release
Check out the first ever Rialto Community Arts Festival
This week, Dublin 8 welcomes a new community-driven arts festival. It aims to shine a light on the area’s wealth of talent, which includes poets, musicians, artists and community film-makers.
Centre, the F2 Centre and some local businesses. There will be poetry event (Viva Palestine), film screenings and art installations where you can check out some of Rialto’s local artists.
Attend the unveiling of a new mural on the D8mens shed or take a look at the freshly painted art on the Fatima Lift Shaft. There will also be musical performances, studio visits and even a Mad Hatter’s Pride Picnic.
For those who want to take part in the creativity, a wide range of workshops will also allow visitors to try their hand at all sorts, from song writing and drama through to gardening and dancing.
“The festival is a testament to the rich cultural fabric of our community,” said Roisin Ryder, Rialto Community Arts Festival Coordinator. “It offers a platform for local talent to showcase their work and for residents to engage with the arts in a meaningful way.”
Highlights include:
– Memory Lane Breakfast: An art and photo exhibition with breakfast from Café Number 44.
– The History of Dolphin’s Barn: A talk by historian Catherine Scuffil.
– New Mural Unveiling: A collaboration with local artist Alan Long.
– Open Studio: Meet theSchool of Thought art collective in Studio 468
– Drama Workshop: Led by Fatima Drama Group.
– Music Events each evening – Marble Hall, Ritz Brothers, Local Performers
– Film Festival Night: Featuring community-made films like “Anima Fatima” and “The Blocks”.
– Summer Solstice Dance Workshop: With award-winning choreographer Mia Di Chiaro.
– Songwriting Workshop: Led by musician Mark Ellison.
Join us in celebrating the rich, cultural heritage of Rialto.
For more information and the full schedule, visit Rialto Community Arts Festival (https://rialtocommunityarts.com) or contact Vawn Corrigan 0894145771 or Roisin Ryder 0876143344
