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DCU Care and Connect Inspired By... Student Art Showcase

Inspired by....

Inspired by.... Student Showcase
DCU Care and Connect are delighted to bring the very first DCU
"Inspired By..," Creative Art Showcase
and want you the students to showcase your inspirations in your own creative way which will be exhibited on campus!

DCU Care and Connect are proud to bring the "Inspired by..." Project to DCU. 

 

This is your chance to showcase something that has inspired you in your favourite art form and have it exhibited along with your peers in DCU library in March 2025. There will also be a chance for entrants to win some prizes for participating. 

 

The purpose of this project is to invite you (the students) to reflect on the people,
experiences, encounters, quotes, books, places, art, anything that has been
inspirational in nature, that has positively influenced/ enhanced one’s life and create an art piece that portrays that experience. 

 

Your creation could be a reflection of something/someone that inspires you; it could
also be your response to the impact of being inspired.
The aim is to give voice and creative expression to the often unspoken/hidden positive influences that support making real our dreams and aspirations.

 

Call for Submissions

The DCU Care and Connect Inspired by… team would welcome a diverse range of
submissions, including but not limited to:

2D work: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Collage, Textile, Poster.
[maximum 60cm width/ 85 height, minimum 29.7cm x42cm (A2)].


3D work: Sculpture, Assemblages in any medium, Artefact. Must
be free standing, with base on bigger than 25cm x 25cm,60cm
height max.

 

Submission Guidelines

 

Stage 1

Please complete a submission form HERE by the deadline of February 10th 2025. 

This includes: your bio details (your name, programme of study, year and your DCU email address), and a
brief statement (100-200 words) explaining your inspiration and the concept
behind your submission.

 

Stage 2 

Deliver your physical piece on the 27th of February between 12.00pm – 2.00pm, give your artwork a name and also provide your own name and contact information, to St. Patricks Campus between 12 - 2pm. 

 

(Please contact niamh.murtagh@dcu.ie if you have any accessibility requirements or have any difficulties.)

 

Exhibition Date
Week starting Monday, 10th March, 2025

 

If you have any queries please contact: 

Niamh Murtagh E niamh.murtagh@dcu.ie 
Care and Connect, Inspired by…team