IMMA Outdoors

IMMA Outdoors 2023: a vibrant programme of free events activating the museum’s 48-acre site through artist-led events, performances, music, talks, screenings, workshops, and tours.

June – September 2023

Running from June to September, this year’s programme focused on community, environment, and the museum’s civic space within its natural setting. IMMA aimed to provide an inclusive, restorative space for audiences of all ages to enjoy.

The programme included IMMA Nights, held every Thursday, featuring talks, workshops, dance, performances, book launches, and live music. Highlights included Traveller Voices by Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, The People’s Shed with artist Evelyn Broderick and Common Ground, and special events such as the Tim Robinson celebration and the Alternating Current Hybrid Radio Show co-presented with Dublin Digital Radio.

Sundays at IMMA, a new family-focused day, offered artist-led workshops, garden events, and Music in the Courtyard. Events included workshops with artists like Navine G. Dossos, Isadora Epstein’s family garden performance, and UP-CLOSE, a family-friendly dance performance and workshop.

Continuous Patterns, IMMA’s Summer Party, returned over two midsummer evenings with music, art, talks, food, and refreshments. The programme also included exhibitions, live performance works, open studio events, Sunday screenings, and popular activities like yoga classes and heritage tours.

IMMA Outdoors culminated in EARTH RISING, a four-day eco festival promoting climate positivity through artistic interventions, workshops, talks, and events. The festival aimed to address the climate crisis and inspire collective action towards a sustainable and hopeful future.

EARTH RISING

21 – 24 September 2023
In 2023, IMMA presented the second annual EARTH RISING – a four-day festival of free events and experiences aimed at addressing the climate crisis and inspiring collective action towards a sustainable and hopeful future.  Over 160,000 people attended EARTH RISING in 2023, representing an 84% increase on the previous year.

The diverse festival programme included over 50 artists showcasing their work through installations, screenings, workshops, and tours.  Talks featured influential voices in science, design, and creativity.  A dedicated food-themed site explored challenging and inspiring topics, while a screening programme included the ground-breaking film series “Leviathan Cycle” by Shezad Dawood. The festival also hosted special events for children and young adults, fostering discussions on biodiversity and sustainability.

EARTH RISING embodies IMMA’s commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding while addressing the pressing contemporary challenges of our time. By engaging audiences in creative and thought-provoking ways, IMMA can foster a sense of urgency around the need for environmental stewardship and connect communities in an increasingly divided world.

EARTH RISING 2023 successfully delivered against objectives, fostering awareness, sustainable behaviours, activism, collaboration, hope, and inclusivity. The festival proved to be a transformative and impactful experience for attendees, laying a foundation for continued engagement and positive change.