The West Cork Creates (WCC) committee’s 16th Visual Arts Exhibition, “Listen to the Land Speak”, will run from 1st to 16th of August 2026.

The “Listen to the Land Speak” exhibition will be a tribute to the work and ideas of the late Manchán Magan, who honoured us with a knowledgeable and heartfelt opening speech for the 2018 WCC exhibition.

Listen to the Land Speak is a book (and RTE documentary) about “exploring Ireland’s deep connection to its natural landscape, uncovering ancient myths, ancestral wisdom, and ecological lessons embedded in its bogs, rivers and trees, revealing how these elements shaped Irish identity and offer profound insights for today. It’s a journey to understand the life-sustaining wisdom beneath our feet and reconnect with nature’s rhythms, tracing the footsteps of our ancestors who lived in deep harmony with the land.”

You can view Magan’s RTE programme here – https://www.rte.ie/player/series/listen-to-the-land-speak/10001901-00-0000?epguid=IP10001902-01-0001

Details

Craftspeople, fine artists and designers are invited to respond to the theme and produce innovative work (individual or collaborative) for the WCC exhibition.

Approximately 45 participants will be selected from the applications received.

Where: Cnock Buí Community Arts Centre is located in Union Hall, West Cork, P81 X274

Deadline: Sunday, the 1st of March 2026 at 5 PM.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.westcorkcreates.com/

Their Instagram @westcorkcreates @@cnocbuiarts

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