Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Seán Hillen
Artist Seán Hillen in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Renowned for his creative photo collages, Seán discusses his work ‘What’s Wrong With Willy’s Grave #2’ selected for the RUA Show. Seán, born in Newry and now living Dublin is a graduate of Belfast School of Art, London School of Printmaking & Slade School of Art. Together they reflect upon his life […]
Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Jennifer Trouton
Noelle McAlinden speaks to artist Jennifer Trouton about her piece “Latae Sententiae” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. Jennifer also speaks about her process and the challenging themes she confronts with her work. For more information on the Royal Ulster Academy www.royalulsteracademy.org
Collapse the Box: RUA 2024 – Christy Keeney
Noelle McAlinden speaks to sculptor Christy Keeney at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition about his piece “An Angel At My Side”. Together they explore his life-long work & evolving practice as one of Ireland’s best known ceramic artists. We discuss his creative practice, the challenges & opportunities he has embraced as well as the many […]
Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Sue Cathcart
Noelle McAlinden speaks with artist Sue Cathcart, also known by the alias Mr.Papers, about her piece “Mother Knows Best” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. They also discuss the importance of community outreach work within & beyond the museums programme as well as the important contribution of arts & cultural programmes on our mental […]
Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Una Sealy
Noelle McAlinden speaks to award winning Dublin based artist, Una Sealy, member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, about her piece “Leap” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy exhibition. Una also speaks about her career, process and her interesting work on anatomy drawing with the Royal College of Surgeons. For further details on Una Sealy: http://unasealy.com/
Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Helen Merrigan Colfer
Join us as we delve deep and explore the work of award winning artist, Wexford based Sculptor & Arts Educator, Helen Merrigan Colfer, in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Recorded during the 143rd RUA Exhibition at the Ulster Museum. An opportunity to explore what fuels her passion & practice. Together we reflect upon themes & […]
Collapse The Box: RUA 2024 – Claire and Karen Gibson
Noelle McAlinden interviews artists Claire and Karen Gibson at the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition 2024. Twin sisters, Claire and Karen Gibson have been in business with their own studio ‘Red Earth Designs’ since 2001, producing a range of unique and exciting ceramics with a very distinctive style. Claire and Karen talk about travelling to new […]
Table for Four: My Funny Valentine
Ciaran Doran joins BJ Olsen, Anne Mulholland and Evelyn Stanfield for Valentine card-making and conversation.
Novel Ideas: Angeline King
Novelist and author Angeline King talks about her new novel ‘The Secret Diary of Stephanie Agnew’ the story of teenager coming of age in the testing terrain of Northern Ireland in 1995.
Ulster Unplugged: Episode 5 – Andy McGregor and Kask
Episode five of Ulster Unplugged, a show hosted by Rab Lennox and Amanda Agnew featuring interviews with local musicians with and live performances, recorded at McConnell’s of Doagh. This episode features Andy McGregor with his band Kask, playing traditional Ulster-Scots music in a fresh and exciting way.