A unique festival exploring Northern Irish literature through the lens of other art forms.
The festival complements The Open University’s art commission by Carrie Neely, to celebrate 50 years since Harold Wilson made his speech about creating a University of the Air. His vision was realised when The Open University was created. Carrie Neely has curated 3 pieces of public artwork to celebrate Open University research in arts and humanities, particularly creative writing, and will be on display from 5-7 November in the grounds of Belfast City Hall and The Open University on Victoria Street.
Further information can be found here http://www.open.ac.uk/research/main/research-impact/university-air or contact Sarah Hagan on sarah.hagan@open.ac.uk
Literary Lunchtime- John Hewitt and the Gallery of Ulster: 1pm
Perhaps no other figure in the twentieth century had such centrality to the arts in Ulster. Local art and artists taught Hewitt the rhythms of his region which permeated his poetic vision of self and home. With Dr Frank Ferguson and Dr Kathryn White – University of Ulster
Oliver Jeffers-inspired Bookmaking Workshop: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
This short workshop focused on Belfast children’s writer and illustrator Oliver Jeffers will involve reading, games and a chance to make your own book. Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 and their carers. Places are limited. To book your place email dedakise@belfastcity.gov.uk
The Cello Suites: 6pm
Maria McManus & Tom Hughes will perform, ‘The Cello Suites’ (Lagan Press), a sequence of 18 poems written by Maria with a unique score performed by Tom Hughes for the luthier, the cello and the cellist.
Re:Prose: 6.30pm
A captivating short piece of dance theatre that brings poetry to life, performed by Off the Rails Dance.
A Thousand Words: 7.30pm
To mark the 4th annual Art in the Eastside we invited writers and poets to respond to our billboards. We’ve had contributions from students of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s, published authors and Poetry Slam winners. They say a picture paints a thousand words, and here are theirs…
Also see University of the Air events taking place on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November.
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