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URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/2026-cultural-connectedness-exch
 ange-network-ccen-practice-day/
SUMMARY:Victoria Gallery & Museum: Liverpool Irish Festival: 2026 Cultural 
 Connectedness Exchange Network (#CCEN) practice day
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to make Irish work in Britain today? Who comm
 issions it\, who shapes it\, and how do we ensure it is seen and seen well
 ? Centred on our Festival theme I Am Here and with contributions from se
 veral creatives\, the day provides in-person connection for creatives to m
 eet\, share and inspire.\n\nThe #CCEN brings together Irish and Northern
  Irish artists\, creatives\, cultural providers and commissioners to do ex
 actly that: to connect\, collaborate and advocate for better representatio
 n of Irish arts and culture across the UK. With around 90 members — from
  individual artists to cultural organisations and Embassy representatives 
 — it is one of the most active networks of its kind.\n\nOnce a year\, th
 e network comes together in person. This is that day. Delivered as a live 
 showcase and working session\, the day is artist-led\, peer-driven and gen
 uinely generative. Sessions explore how we make work in communities\, how 
 we challenge assumptions around representation and how we use the ordinary
  to reach the extraordinary. Expect work sharing\, problem solving and hon
 est conversations about what it takes to get Irish work made and onto stag
 es.\n\nThe day takes place in one of Liverpool’s finest spaces. Particip
 ants will be provided with a pleasant vegetarian lunch.\n\nAll attendees a
 re asked to submit a short bio or organisational overview on booking\, to 
 help the network connect before the day begins.\n\nNot yet a #CCEN membe
 r? Join the network here — it’s free and this is exactly the kind of
  day membership is built for.\n\nSupported by the Government of Ireland’
 s Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme. Space kindly
  provided in kind by Victoria Gallery and Museum in partnership with Em
 erald Lens CIC.\nSchedule of the day\nApproximately 20 organisations with 
 arts and culture projects in attendance.\n\n10:00    Induction\, welcome
 s and housekeeping\n\n10:30    Emerald Lens – St Brigid’s Arms tou
 r\n\n11:45    Saoirse Crean – Folk 2 Folk\n\n13:00    LUNCH\n\n13:4
 5    Sue Divin – I Am an Author\n\n14:15 – Nollaig Molloy – The 
 Irish Question\n\n15:15    Claire Halpin – Substrata\n\n16:00    EN
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CATEGORIES:Network Events,Talks
LOCATION:Victoria Gallery & Museum\, Ashton Street\, University of Liverpoo
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