International street theatre company Spraoi presents Salute to Spring at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, from February 1st.
The Waterford based company has created a large-scale art installation, that will be illuminated at night on the building's external walls.
It will remain in-situ throughout February.
WLR's Ollie Carroll, presenter of The Spin Home will broadcast live from the launch of Salute to Spring from 3pm Tuesday February 1st, with thanks to Dungarvan Credit Union.
Commenting on the installation, Spraoi's Artistic Director Mike Leahy said
We wanted to work with the Arts Centre to create images of light and hope that mirror spring’s arrival, representing as it does longer days and a sense of optimism.
Salute to Spring will include soundtracks created by West Waterford artists including Moe Dunford (Actor), Áine Uí Fhoghlú (Poet), George Higgs (Musician/Composer), and Hannah Carberry (Writer). They will be available via QR Code and can be listened to on mobile phones and other devices.
An artistic team comprising Ailse Barrie, Bobby Comerford, Ken Fortune, Charles Jacob, Anthony O’Brien, Magdalena Karol, Mike Leahy and Johnny Power worked at Spraoi Studios throughout January to create the artworks. They will be installed on the Arts Centre in days preceding the official launch.
Salute to Spring is co-funded and partnered by The Arts Council Faoin Spéir programme and Waterford City and County Council.
