OutArt History
OutArt is a voluntary group which was set up in 1995 to promote the
work of queer artists particularly in association with annual Pride events
in Ireland. The group actively organises exhibitions and public discussions
around issues of sexuality, community and art- practice. Previous OutArt
shows have included:
1996 Pride In Diversity - The second OutArt
show at the City Arts Centre, Dublin
1995 Divine Virtue - The first OutArt show at the
Irish Film Centre, Dublin
The OutArt initiative is NOT rooted in the belief that there is a necessary
or inevitable connection between sexual practices and art practices, or
even between cultural identities and cultural production. Rather, we seek
to create opportunities to explore notions of identity, pride, community
and difference, with reference to visual arts practices.