Nua Collective

What Makes An Artist Professional?

Introducing Nua Collective's season two premiere episode - 'WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST PROFESSIONAL?'. Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Caoimhe Heaney and Robert Jackson discuss what it is to be a professional artist. We investigate Ireland's new Basic Income for the Arts Scheme and consider the many different facets that potentially determine the status of an artist.
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Equinox

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Caoimhe Heaney, Robert Jackson, Gillian Cussen and Letizia Lopreiato discuss our upcoming ‘Equinox’ exhibition launching Patrick’s Day.
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Artivism

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Katrīna Tračuma and Luke Hickey introduce us to Artivism with particular focus on Veganism, Animal Welfare and Political Art.
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Photography as an Art Form

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Celeste Burdon and Jamie Levanna discuss how photography sits within our contemporary art world.
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Tackling the Fear of Creativity

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Alkalart (Roberto Garcia) and Saoirse O’Sullivan discuss the fear associated with creativity and how we can overcome it.
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Artists Protecting Our Environment

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Carol Healy and Lelia Henry discuss how artists are playing a key role in the protection of our environment.
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Arts and Disability

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, Nua Collective artists Luke Hickey and Letizia Lopreiato discuss their disabilities and the effect it has on their arts practice.
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Artists Surviving the Pandemic

Presented by Nua Collective Artistic Director Eamonn B. Shanahan, the Nua Collective premiere podcast features artists Kaitlynn Webster and Chloe Austin discussing the effects Covid-19 has had on their practice.
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