Project Groundswell launch by Photo Museum Ireland, 5th March 2026
Project Groundswell, supported by Creative Europe, is a major European visual arts initiative that asks a simple question: what does climate protection actually look like? Photo Museum Ireland, the lead partner in Project Groundswell, hosts the Irish premiere of Project Groundswell from 21 February to 12 April with an offical launch on Thursday 5 March, 2026.
The Project Groundswell exhibition features artists selected from an open call. Curated displays by 4 of the winning artists and a large-scale outdoor projection of works by 8 Showcase Award Winners.
As part of Project Groundswell, Photo Museum Ireland also supported the creation of four bespoke photobooks, working with the artists to refine design, editing, printing and international distribution in sustainable ways.
Photo Museum Ireland Project Groundswell Official Launch 5 March
The Culture Office is delighted to be invited to attend Photo Museum Ireland's official launch of this major European exhibition and project to make some opening remarks.
Led by Photo Museum Ireland, Project Groundswell is an EU-funded European Cooperation Project which brings together 12 international artists examining how environmental change is understood, negotiated and acted upon.
The event will feature a public discussion on Photography & Climate Action with speakers including:
- Shirley Clerkin, Environmental Advisor to Project Groundswell
- Veronica Nicolardi, Curator, Cortona On The Move
- Nadine Weixler, Curator, Fotohof
- Rui Prata, Curator, Imago Lisboa
Find out more on Photo Museum Ireland website.
Book tickets / sign up to waitng list for the Photo Museum Ireland event here.
The 2026 call for European Cooperation Projects is now open. This funding call supports small and medium scale transnational collaborative projects in Creative Europe countries. The deadline to apply is 5 May 2026.