And that’s a wrap on Bealtaine 2025!
What an absolutely incredible month celebrating the arts and creativity as we age in West Cork. A huge thank you to everyone involved – for sharing your work, facilitating workshops, visitng exhibitions, and being part of Bealtaine’s special 30th Anniversary celebration!
There’s been some fantastic moments this year. To name only a few,
- The Bealtaine Exhibition at Uillinn showcased some of the amazing Arts for Health projects that took place over the last year, as well as a lovely new series of works from Arts for an Active Mind
- Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre hosted the wonderful Bernie Masterson as Uillinn/Cork County Council Bealtaine Artist in Residence
- Skibberen Community Hospital Residents headed to Fastnet Film Festival to watch their short film ‘The Town That Has Nurtured My Dreams’ on the big screen
- In Dunmanway, participants at the Day Care Centre held an event to launch their story and artwork short film ‘Take Me To The River’
- Sarah Ruttle hosted ‘In The Picture – On Tour’ at Bantry Memory Café, with artwork kindly shared by Sonia Caldwell
- Participants in Bantry Day Care Centre created a beautiful Bealtaine display for Bantry Library
And throughout, our brilliant team of artists continued to facilitate creativity in healthcare settings across West Cork. Take a look back through our social media and News web posts to read more about what took place throughout the festival. We’re looking forward to next year already!
Bealtaine Festival is an Age & Opportunity arts initiative. Head to their website to learn more.