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Praxis’ hybrid AGM in Cork & Online, 2022

About Praxis Artist Union

The Artists’ Union of Ireland is a new trade union for artists across all disciplines in Ireland. We define ‘artist’ in the widest sense of the word. The union is committed to giving artists strategic power in their places of work and to improving their living and working conditions.

Vision Strategy Principles

Our vision is of a society that values art for its innate worth; one which provides equal, ample, and quality access to art for all. Praxis will deliver on its vision by building power through its membership, giving artists a strong voice and fighting for a fairer & more fulfilling society for all.

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Meet the Team

The Council

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Kerry Guinan

Chairperson

I am a visual artist and political organiser based in Limerick. A co-founder of Praxis, I have played a key role in establishing the union over the past year. As Chair I will make Praxis a union that works for members and meets its goals, while staying true to its remarkable principles and shining vision.
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Frank Sweeney

Secretary

I am an artist with a research based practice, using found material to approach questions of collective memory, experience and identity through film and sound.
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Ruairí ó Donnabháin

Outreach Officer

My arts practice is a transdisciplinary one which is rooted in a queer position and a marginalised language, I live and work as part of a tight knit rural community where negotiation and facilitation is paramount to the collective well being. I believe that, like so much of the art work we make, the union will rely on relationships and strong representation in the wider sector to have the greatest impact on behalf of its members. 

Azzy O'Connor

Communications Officer

My career background in media production, graphic design and photography, results in a variety of project management, IT, digital media, and communications experience. It’s been an absolute pleasure to assist members’ workplace disputes and work for the union right from its inception in 2020.

Tara Carroll

Recruitment Officer

I am a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Kildare, and I am very excited to be the union’s recruitment officer. I have political organisation skills as the founder and convener of the Arts Blackout Campaign and my involvement to date in this essential artists union. I believe my ability to form and maintain strong connections with a diverse range of arts spaces, groups and artists across Ireland will aid in the growth of the union’s membership. I promise to build a strategy that ensures that our membership reflects our vision for the union and its growth enforces collective power.
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Megan Scott

Welfare Officer

I am an interdisciplinary artist based in Dublin. As a founding member of Praxis, I am excited to continue to develop this union to be a strong force in the Irish arts sector. As Welfare Officer, I will endeavour to keep the health, safety and privacy of the union members at the forefront of decision-making.

Camilla Fanning

Campaigns Officer

I am a founder member of the Union. I am passionate about the arts and equitable access to the arts.
My background like so many artists is varied, including heritage, education and public policy analysis. I have expertise in regulatory frameworks, applied economics and policy development.
I have an interdisciplinary practice using digital media and assemblage and am a member of the Graphic Studio Dublin Printmakers Collective. I have exhibited widely and been involved in the arts for years.
I know where the bodies are buried.

Dan Colley

Legal Officer

I’m a theatre maker with a particular focus on devised ensemble work, theatre-for-young-audiences, and large-scale spectacle. I trained as a youth theatre facilitator with Youth Theatre Ireland and I’ve been Artistic Director of Collapsing Horse and Co-Artistic Director of the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival. I’ve directed productions for the Abbey Theatre, Macnas and has been dramaturg to WillFredd, Louise White and Sugarglass among others.

Yurika Higashikawa

Education Officer

I am a visual artist and writer based between Wicklow and Dublin. Through grassroots organisations I learned how to think strategically, set goals and maintain policies of accountability. As education officer, I will listen to the needs of praxis members and facilitate the collective exchange of knowledge within the union so that we may rise to the challenges of our times.

The Directors

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Daniel Brennan

Director and Interim Treasurer

I am a writer and collaborative artist based in Dublin. I believe collective action is the clearest road to a better world and Praxis embodies that idea. As a Director of the Union, I will work to create a democratic and members led union that will secure meaningful change for our members
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Eve Woods

Director

I’m a visual artist and arts worker based in Dublin. I’m thrilled to continue to work with the dedicated Officers on this vital mission. I’m looking forward to the positive influence Praxis can impact on the Irish Art landscape through supporting artists of all mediums.

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