Circuit Arts Festival 2021

A transdisciplinary arts festival in Galway City.

Supported by @galway2020 & @galwaycityco

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

We are delighted to announce that Circuit Arts Festival will continue outside of Galway 2020, with a second edition later this year. Keep an eye on our socials for updates and details on how you can get involved.
Big thanks to our artists, and funders @galway2020 & @GalwayCityCo

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

The reimagined Circuit Arts Festival spanned a six-month period, featuring an exhibition, literary launches, online music & poetry and outdoor art experiences. We are proud to have supported 60 creatives in a time of uncertainty.

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

126 Sessions kicking off tonight with IIIA

https://t.co/p4qkW9ZLJw

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

126 SESSIONS 🎤🎬

Recorded performances from some of Galway's most exciting musicians, filmed and produced by local artists & filmmakers. Premiering online 30 April. Further details to come.

In partnership with the @126Gallery, funded by @galway2020 #music #arts #irishart

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

We were blown away by the talent in the Zoom last night. Congrats to prize-winning poet Chevon Guthrie and runners up, Colm Mac Gearailt, Taylor Mullins & Kate McSharry.

Judges: @Bwilliamspoet, Eve Shadows
& @LauraAnnCaff

🎉💥
#spokenword #poetryslam @galway2020 @126Gallery

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

@EYEGalway2021 @LauraAnnCaff @galway2020 @126Gallery Thanks so much for joining us. 🙏💓

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

Another night of powerful poetry and spoken word. Thank you to all our wonderful participants, audience and judges (@beauwilliamspoet @LauraAnnCaff & Eve Shadows) for making this a slam to remember. 💥 Many thanks to @galway2020 and Galway City Council for supporting this event.

[Blaise Gilburd @blaisegilburd]

An excerpt from my poem 'A Private Manifesto for the End Times' performed this evening for the @circuit_2020 Poetry Slam. Absolutely blown away by all the performers, I hope everyone had as good a time as I did.

[126 Artist-Run Gallery @126Gallery]

#126artistrungallery and @circuit_2020 Arts Festival will host two events this weekend, Fri, 5, @ 8 pm an exciting line-up of poets and spoken word artists will present at Circuit Speaks & Sat, 6, @ 8 pm will host a higher paced Poetry Slam event with a €100 prize. All welcome.

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

Next up in our weekend of poetry 👄🎤

[Galway 2020 @galway2020]

This Saturday, @circuit_2020 hosts a FREE online celebration of poetry and spoken word hosted by Galway’s own poet, drag king and burlesque performer, Eve Shadows (Niamh Gilboy O’Toole).
Limited spaces available. Book now!

https://t.co/tFpw76X2bQ

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

*FRIDAY*

Circuit Speaks
– with Theo-touché, Ruth Quinlan, Laura Caffrey @LauraAnnCaff, Francis Lawrence & Ikenna Anyabuike.

8pm, 5 March

A night of virtual poetry & spoken word from some of Galway’s most notable rising voices. 👄🔥

Free ticketed event. https://t.co/VJyEZqjN96

[Laura Caffrey @LauraAnnCaff]

So excited to be part of this line up for @circuit_2020
Register here: https://t.co/cbC0lHOKm3

[126 Artist-Run Gallery @126Gallery]

@circuit_2020 Arts Festival is seeking poets and spoken word artists for a virtual slam with a cash prize of €100. Sat, 6 March. We welcome a variety of styles and voices. Poets who do not conform to slam poetry conventions are encouraged. Info at https://t.co/wTUu2uPVGd

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

We are seeking poets and spoken word artists for a virtual slam with a cash prize of €100. Sat, 6 March. We welcome a variety of styles and voices. Poets nonconforming to slam poetry conventions are encouraged to apply. Application form: https://t.co/KCeYqWFGcI

[Circuit Arts Festival 2021 @circuit_arts]

Tomorrow is the last day to catch Circuit One in The Corn Store, Middle St. Galway City. Open 12 to 6 pm. Thanks to all the lovely people who have visited us so far!

[Tír na nÓg @TNOlitmag]

♥️Thank you again @circuit_2020 , @126Gallery and @galway2020 for helping us make something so beautiful! Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their amazing works to us, we wish we could have included all of them. Your trust and support means the world to us.

[Tír na nÓg @TNOlitmag]

We’re delighted to announce that Tír na nÓg Issue #1 will be released this weekend!

On Friday evening we will launch our website, where the online issue will be freely available & where you will also have the chance to get yourself a print copy! (€5 plus €3 postage)

[Galway 2020 @galway2020]

'Circuit One' is the first physical exhibition of @circuit_2020 with some of Ireland’s most exciting visual artists. The pop-up gallery in the Cornstore, Middle Street, Galway City, is open to the public from 12pm to 6pm daily from 14 to 20 Dec
https://t.co/rHX4gVRDY1