Contributors
The following articles can be found in the Rise Creatives members area.
Helen Shanahan - Bin Bán Gallery, Co Kerry
Article: Approaching Galleries for Representation
Helen owns the Bin Bán Gallery, Co Kerry. She describes the gallery "as one of Ireland's leading art galleries with a programme of national and international contemporary art and Limited Edition Prints". She has worked in the industry for over 25 years and her knowledge and experience is invaluable. www.binbanart.com
Kate Kennelly - Kerry County Arts Officer
Article: The Role of the County Arts Officer
Kate Kennelly has being working as the Kerry County Arts Officer for a number of years. She is responsible for overseeing a number of projects including the Visual Arts Lecture series, Visual Arts in Schools and the Regional Hospital Art Exhibition to name but a few.
Louise Stuart Trainor - Copyeditor with Stylesight.com
Article: Trends: Setting or Following?
Louise Stuart Trainor graduated from Limerick School of Art and Design in 2003, having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design. A year spent travelling around the world inspired Louise to relocate to Paris to embark on her fashion career. Initially working with designers like Gaspard Yurkievich and J.Maskrey, she developed an interest in web-based companies, beginning with a stint at Iqons.com. A reporting position at FashionSnoops.com involved researching fashion trends in Paris and contributing to the website’s blog. Currently she holds the position of copyeditor with Stylesight.com (www.stylesight.com). This leading trend-forecasting agency is based in New York with offices in Paris specializing in fashion forecasting.
For more information contact Louise: ltrainor@stylesight.com
Tomás Hayes - Chief Executive Officer of the Kerry County Enterprise Board
Article: "Are you starting your own business or do you want to grow an existing business. How can your local Enterprise board help you?"
The Kerry County Enterprise Board was established in 1993 to promote small enterprise and job creation throughout County Kerry. The aim of the board is to provide a single point of contact for all the information, advice and support a business needs. The services of the Board are focused on small enterprises with the potential to employ up to ten people. However, no project is too small to be considered. Tomás has worked for Kerry County Enterprise Board since 1999 as Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Kerry County Enterprise Board Ltd. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2007. More information about the Kerry Enterprise Board can be found on their website www.kerryenterprise.ie or to find more information on your local enterprise board visit www.enterpriseboards.ie
Ann Mulrooney
Article: “What Curators want?”
Ann Mulrooney is a practicing artist and Exhibition Programme Manager and curator of the National Craft Gallery. She studied fine art in the Crawford College of Art, Cork and the Royal College of Art, London. In 2003 she was awarded the Deutsche Bank Pyramid Award for Fine Art (UK) for her curated project, No Man’s Land, (Deutsche Bank showcase, London Design Museum, Cassland, London, Pallas Heights, Dublin 2003-2005).
Recent curated projects include;
Darkness Visible (Galway Arts Centre 2008, Cavan Museum and Belltable Art Centre Limerick 2009),
Breaking Out (National Craft Gallery 2008)
You’ll Never Walk Alone (National Theatre London/Winchester House, London 2006)
Strata (Ireland/Wales 2005)
DFMG Solicitors
Article: European Community's (Artists Resale Rights) Regulation of 2006
DFMG Solicitors is one of Ireland’s most dynamic law firms. Based in Ballsbridge, Dublin, they specialise in commercial law, intellectual property law, property and litigation. DFMG Solicitors incorporates Dockrell Farrell ( which was established in 1977) and P. McGovern & Solicitors ( which was established in 2006).
Having strong links with a network of international law firms enables them to advice clients in relation to Irish law as well as handle cross border issues in respect of multi jurisdictional commercial matters, intellectual property and litigation. Their client base ranges from individuals and small businesses to large international corporations and semi-state bodies.
This firm’s ethos is to provide comprehensive legal expertise which is cost effective and delivered in a direct and approachable way.
