Michele Horrigan

Michele Horrigan is an Irish curator and artist. She established Askeaton Contemporary Arts in 2006, an initative that commissions and produces contemporary art in the locale of a small town in the southwest of Ireland. An artist residency program situates Irish and international artists in the midst of Askeaton, while thematic exhibitions, publications and events often occur. Artists work in public spaces and contexts throughout the town and hinterland, to further potential for artistic energy, making of place and innovative ecological thinking. Many artworks made in this context have subsequently been presented throughout the world in exhibitions, art biennials and film festivals. Additionally, she is editor and publisher of A.C.A. PUBLIC, a publication venture exploring the many meanings and relationships between art and the public realm.