Event Date 11 June 2025
Time 10:30am - 4:00pm
Organiser Limerick County Council & ISACS Network
Venue/LocationLumen Street Theatre, 16 Roches Street, Limerick
CostFree
CategoryTraining / Workshop

Join together with fellow buskers, street performers, musicians, makers and shakers for an engaging and thought-provoking gathering as we look at performance on the streets of Limerick. Why do we do it, how do we do it and what does our presence bring to our city? We’ll explore how artists have long shaped public life, ignited community spirit, and transformed ordinary places into moments of connection.

Venue: Lumen Street Theatre at 16 Roches Street, Limerick.

We’ll reflect on the many faces of the street and who we share it with. How can we make our shared spaces more creative, vibrant, and inclusive? This discussion aims to inspire, motivate and empower.

Let’s build the future of public art—together. Come be part of the conversation. Let’s shape our future.

Lunch will be provided on site.

Email artsoffice@limerick.ie to book your free spot and indicate your dietary requirements.

Meet the Facilitators

Lucy Medlycott By Abigail Denniston Share 2023

Lucy Medlycott

Lucy Medlycott started off her career studying Fine Art Sculpture in Limerick School of Art and Design under Tom Murphy, Louise Walsh and Martin Folan. While in Limerick she discovered the versatility & dynamism of the street as a space for artistic exploration. Since graduating from Limerick in 1993, Lucy, together with a group of colleagues, went on to found Bui Bolg Outdoor Arts Company in Wexford. Lucy worked with Buí Bolg in many capacities over the years, from community artist to costume designer to manager. Lucy orchestrated many of their flagship projects, bringing their work from Ballina to Beijing and from Mullingar to Memphis and more.

Lucy is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and previous winner in the Southeast County & City Women in Business Awards. In 2023 Lucy was awarded the Conference Ambassador Recognition Award (CARA) from Fáilte Ireland for her work bringing the FRESH STREET conference to Galway in partnership with Circostrada and Galway 2020.

Lucy co-founded the Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network with Chantal McCormick of Fidget Feet & Ulla Hokkanen formerly of Galway Community Circus in late 2010. Lucy has worked as Project Manager of ISACS since 2014, and is currently Executive Director.

Martin Shannon

Martin Shannon

Martin Shannon is a painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He holds degrees in both Fine Art Sculpture and Printmaking, and a Masters degree in Fine Art from the Limerick School of Art and Design. He was selected for Ev+A in 2005, has had a residency in 411 Galleries in China, and has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally.