Trading Places/CR.E.A.T.E. Programme

About the Project : Objectives

Trading Places/C.R.E.A.T.E. - seeks to re-unite the communities of Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Lawrencetown, Banbridge, Lisburn, and Belfast through an exciting exploration of their common bond. Once closely connected through the Linen industry these communities will re-negotiate ideas of place, culture and identity in the visual arts and new technologies with young people. New technologies are a powerful medium for exchange whereas the traditional craft of the linen-making and its history provide a wealth of historical and artistic dimensions never before explored. The juxtaposition of tradition with contemporary, concept with process, the infusion of the tactile with new media, are integral to the artistic/historic dimensions of this project. The educational merit of the project is threefold in that it combines tradition with artistic process and training in new media. This three-dimensional approach will be reflected in the outcomes of the project i.e. a website, touring exhibition, and publication.

Planned outcomes

• Original artwork created by artists using new media technologies based on the linen industry.
• Artwork which demonstrates the involvement of the children or their contribution to the process.
• The training of artists, teachers, children and librarians in new technologies and its creatvie uses in schools.
• Understanding of the artistic process and its value.
• Revival of the history.
• Renewal of connections between Cavan, Lawrencetown, Banbridge, Lisburn, and Belfast through their shared history in the linen industry, the creation of artworks based on that history and a website facilitating their sustained collaborations.
• A touring exhibition and publication to generate a greater awareness of the art and history and the potential of new technologies in facilitating expression and exchange.
• A publication providing an overview of the project and generating awareness around the value of arts and technology in education.
• Curriculum Resource for teachers.
• Project evaluation to inform other projects.
• A critical review of how teachers can use new technologies in schools.