Beginnings

This fantastic display features animations crafted during a lively workshop at Staisiún Óige Ballinamore. Guided by artist Fergal Brennan, a spirited group of 10-14 year olds from the local community came together to bring their stories to life. Their hard work, creativity, and collaboration have resulted in a collection of animations that are as captivating as they are unique. Let's support these budding artists and celebrate their incredible achievements together.

In the exhibition, you'll not only see these delightful animations but also get a glimpse into the creative process with original drawings by the young participants on display. It's a heartwarming celebration of youthful creativity and community spirit, perfect for all ages to enjoy. So, gather your friends and family, and come along to opening event for an evening of inspiration and fun on Culture Night 2024. Let's support these budding artists and celebrate their incredible achievements together!

This project was kindly supported by Youth Work Ireland North Connaught, MSLETB, Leitrim County Council and Creative Ireland.

Established in December 2023 as part of The Junction Project, Staisiún Óige is a youth centre ran by Youth Work Ireland North Connaught. It facilitates Youth Programmes such as Ballinamore Youth Action Project funded by the International Fund for Ireland, Comhairle na nÓg Liatroma, and UBU - Your Place Your Space.

Fergal Brennan is a multimedia artist, award-winning filmmaker, and educator. He specialises in drawing, documentary, and animation, for cinema and installation. His work merges rational and non-rational approaches: systems and indeterminacy, equally influenced by maths, music and visual art. For the past two years, he has been developing animation workshops for children with a view to making a workbook of experimental animation exclusively for kids.