Sustainable Futures Summer School
Relearn forgotten practices and processes and reconnect with the land, nature and each other.
Workshops & Talks 29 May - 09 Aug 2026
DIY Zine Studio
Explore, play, create and display your own zines together - designed for all ages!
28 May - 30 August 2026
Our Place
A multi-sensory immersive sound and light installation.
28 May - 30 August 2026
Lunchtime Exhibition Tours
Take a break in your day and enjoy a relaxed, curator-led tour of the Summer Season of Exhibitions.
Tuesdays, fortnightly from 16 June - 25 August, 1pm - 2pm
2001: A Space Odyssey
A classic sci-fi film (1968) that feels relevant today as it addresses the same challenges we’re currently facing; AI ethics, technological dependence, human identity and the unknown future of our species.
Thursday 18 June 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: PG
Indiana Jones and The Raiders Of The Lost Ark
A firm favourite of the VISUAL Carlow team, as profoundly relevant today as it encapsulates the timeless cinematic battle between good and evil, champions the values of preserving history and critiques the dangers of ideological fanaticism.
Sunday 28 June 2026, 3pm
Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
A veteran politician reflects on 60 years of Northern Ireland activism, from prisoner to statesman. The documentary explores regional history through his life, offering hope and insight into his values and peace efforts.
Thursday 2 July 2026, 7:30pm
Art & Ideas
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Killing Time
Sam Furlong
Sam Furlong presents a new poem in response to Andy Fitz, Now now
Anne Hardy: Omens from the Past and Talismans for the Future
Emily Butler
Curator and writer Emily Butler considers Anne Hardy’s exhibition Interloper, reflecting on materiality, transformation and the afterlives of objects.
Good Enough
Niamh Campbell
In response to Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, author Niamh Campbell reflects on the sometimes uneasy relationship between writing and mothering
News
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
