Project Arts Centre facts for kids
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 Project Arts Centre
Location in Central Dublin
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| Address | 39 East Essex Street Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 53°20′42″N 6°15′58″W / 53.345°N 6.26624°W |
| Owner | Auditorium 200 seats Cube 80 seats |
| Type | Theatre and gallery |
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| Opened | 1967 |
| Rebuilt | 2000 |
| Years active | 1966 to present |
| Architect | Shay Cleary Architects |
The Project Arts Centre is a special place in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland. It's a hub for many different kinds of art. Here, you can enjoy visual arts, exciting theatre shows, dance performances, music concerts, and other live acts. It's a vibrant space where artists share their work.
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History of the Arts Centre
How Project Arts Centre Started
The Project Arts Centre began in 1967. It was founded by two people, Jim FitzGerald and Colm O'Briain. They got the idea after a three-week arts festival. That festival happened at the Gate Theatre in 1966. The Project Arts Centre was the very first place like it in Ireland.
Finding a Permanent Home
Before settling down, the Centre moved around a few times. It finally opened its doors in 1975. This new home was a changed factory building. It was located on East Essex Street. Getting enough money for the building was a challenge.
A New Building for Arts
The factory building was taken down in 1998. A brand new building was then built in its place. This new Centre opened in 2000. It was designed specifically for arts events. It has two performance halls and an art gallery. There is also a bar inside. This new building was part of a bigger plan. The plan was to make Temple Bar a cultural area. Other art places also helped with this. These included the Irish Film Institute and the Temple Bar Gallery and Studios.
What Happens at the Centre
The Project Arts Centre is a popular spot. Many of Dublin's art festivals use it as a venue. These include the Dublin Dance Festival. The Dublin Writers Festival also uses the space. Other events are the Dublin Fringe Festival and the Dublin Theatre Festival.
Art and Community
After a difficult time for Ireland's economy, the Centre focused on new ideas. It started to bring together different art forms. This meant creating shows that mixed various cultures.
In 2018, a street artist named Maser painted a mural. It was a piece of art that supported a public campaign. The Centre faced pressure from the Irish Government. Because of this, the mural was painted over.
See also
In Spanish: Project Arts Centre para niños
