Supported by Creative Ireland through Louth County Council, The Kiosk Project Art Space’s Spring/Summer Programme presented 12 artist-led projects over six months. New projects were introduced every two to three weeks, transforming the space through a varied programme of exhibitions, workshops, performances and community projects.

Artists were supported to develop and present new work while connecting with audiences and the wider Drogheda community.

The programme brought together artists and collectives working across photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, performance, sound, installation and community practice. Participants included Morena Banozic, Emily McGardle, Anna Pieper, Alan Leech, Julie Corcoran, Niamh Clarke and John Connolly, Aoife Ward, The Paradise Association, Ali Farrelly, Gato Ceramics, Drogheda 4 All and Garrett Phelan.

Public engagement was an important part of the process. The Kiosk welcomed around 70 to 80 participants each week across its programme. The Kiosk’s changing programme made it a hub for creative activity, connecting Drogheda with local, national and international artists. This activity brought new footfall to Narrow West Street, supporting local businesses and contributing to the wider regeneration of Drogheda town centre.

In addition to all of this, The Kiosk also raised the profile of Drogheda’s independent and grassroots creative scene, attracting coverage from The Thin Air, Visual Artists Ireland, Drogheda Life, the Drogheda Independent and RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena.

For participating artists, the value of the programme lay not only in presenting their work, but in having the time and space to experiment, connect with others and develop their practice. Artist Morena Banozic, whose After Midnight project was presented at The Kiosk, reflected on the experience:

“This experience meant a lot to me. It gave me the chance to connect with so many artists around Drogheda and to share my work with a wider audience. It was incredibly valuable both personally and creatively.”

Through its Spring/Summer Programme, The Kiosk Project Art Space demonstrated how a small, artist-led space can have an impact beyond its physical footprint.