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Representatives of Creative Students in Ireland from NCAD, IADT, TUS (LSAD), and MTU (Crawford College of Art and Design) have collaborated to curate an island-wide exhibition in our respective cities showcasing incredible work that deliberates the issues faced by Creative Students, and students in general.

We see the gross inequality faced by our Students both within the Higher Education System and in greater society upon graduation. Historically and continuing up until today, the Creative industry has always faced adversity in the forms of Job instability, inaccessibility of education and stable routes into the field, high costs of production and now adding onto this we are entering another period of economic and social instability. Resources and materials are becoming more expensive, and locations for studios and Creative spaces across the island are being revoked in place of more profitable ventures.

This is our chance as the current and future Creatives of Ireland to use our Creative practices to show the public the struggles we face but also the solidarity and strong community that exists amongst Creatives across the island of Ireland in demanding respect for the culture of our island and the people who make it.