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Tinderbox Network

October 21, 2009 — October 25, 2009

STORYTELLING

Opening Wednesday Octobr 21st, 7-9pm

Exhibition Continues October 22nd-25th, open 2-7pm Thursday 22nd - Late Night Openings 23rd, 24th & 25th, until 9pm.

Storytelling is a group exhibition that explores the themes of narrative and ubiquitous human curiosity through urban legend, fairytale, folklore and more. Exhibiting tinderbox artists, illustrators and photographers include: Frances Tyrrell, Emma Rowe, Damien Martin, Noirin Collins, Michael Cawley, Michelle Cunningham, Jackie O’Neill, Seán McGarr, and Claire Gallagher.

Tinderbox is a Dublin-based, not-for-profit creative network founded in March ‘09. The purpose of Tinderbox is to showcase creative talent and create a network of people who are enthusiastic to share skills, collaborate and communicate.

We aim to:
• create opportunities for emerging artists to share their work with a wider audience
• to run skill-exchange workshops for anyone who wishes to broaden their creative skills
• to generate a community that offers support, feedback and enthusiasm about creativity in Ireland

We always welcome new members, supporters and contributors. See tinderboxnetwork.blogspot.com for details, or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to request membership.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Friday 23 October
Gallery open til late 14.00 - 21.00

Saturday 24 October
Gallery open til late 14.00 - 21.00
19.00 - 21.00
Live music from Crooked Fish and friends
(BYOB)

Sunday 25 October
Gallery open til late 14.00 - 21.00
19.00 - 21.00
Glór Session with Stephen James Smith (in association with the Red Line Roots Festival)
Personal interpretations by a number of Glór poets, of the lyrics of folk hero Woody Guthrie, alongside the usual eclectic mix of singer-songwriters.