13th October 2020
The Dragon of Shandon 2020, something different…
This year we will not be celebrating Samhain together in our streets as we typically would. The Dragon of Shandon won’t take to the streets with her cortege of ghouls, banshees, púcas and other mischievous characters to claim once more the streets of Cork for all, as the ultimate stage in town. Instead we shall leave the Lady Dragon of Shandon to sleep and dream. We are truly sorry to have to postpone the tradition this year. We are especially sad to not have the opportunity to engage with the participants who would have usually come through our doors, and are equally sad to not be able to share the experience with the public of Cork and beyond who have greeted us with such enthusiasm for many years. But we are Cork Community Art Link, an art organisation unlike most others. We have been built through resilience, solidarity, adaptability and with daring ambitions. We cannot simply do nothing. So, we have been working away within the health regulations and adapting periodically to changes in our project. We have been limited to only have been a small number of people working on this project, but we will still try to bring something special to the city of Cork this Samhain. We are proud this year to be collaborating with Meitheal Mara, another unique community driven organisation, hoping that we will be able to complete this unique project in these restrictive and challenging times. So, here we are still trying to share a little bit of our Dragon lady magic with the people of Cork. Check out our website and social networks to see how we progress and how you can still be part of the Dragon of Shandon this year. In the meantime we encourage all of you to still celebrate the “time between times” in a safe manner, be creative in your homes and share whatever you do online with us. You can also visit Berwick Lane in Blackpool and see what we have achieved with our Rebel Streets project in the last few months with a mural celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lido building and some cool pieces created by various individuals on the theme of resilience. For all the groups and individuals with whom we work, who already in normal times have difficulty in accessing and participating in their local culture, even in making art or just having a place to come to, be part of something, and who this year are struggling to access the most basic resources and services. This year work is dedicated to all of you. Dragon of Shandon Parade Route 2019
See you at 7pm on the 31st of October 2019!
1st October 2019
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1st November 2018
Artwork by Diane O'Reilly
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See you on the 31st at 7pm
Artwork by Diane O'Reilly
Thanks for your support
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Cork Jazz Parade
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October's here!
Artwork by Diane O'Reilly
Join in the parade
VOLUNTEER FACEPAINTERS NEEDED!
Hundreds of participants are getting ready to perform in the Dragon of Shandon parade, and they'll need to be transformed into ghouls, beasts, skeletons and demons.
If you'd like to volunteer a couple of hours on Wednesday October 31st to face paint performers, email us at info@corkcommunityartlink.com
VOLUNTEER PUSHERS NEEDED!
The Dragon of Shandon and all our other weird, wonderful and spooky floats need people to guide them through the streets on Wednesday 31st of October.
Email us at info@corkcommunityartlink.com to get involved.
REQUIREMENTS:
*Pushers must be over 18 years
*Pushers will be required for Dragon Rehearsal on certain Sundays throughout October, from 2pm in the Marina, Centre Park rd, Cork where we have our Workshop. Pushers will be seen by the Costume team, assigned a float and practice pushing the float on this day.
*Pushers will also be required for the day of the parade Wed 31st Oct from roughly 4.30pm/5pm in the Firkin Crane, Shandon to get ready in Costume and make up.
Hundreds of participants are getting ready to perform in the Dragon of Shandon parade, and they'll need to be transformed into ghouls, beasts, skeletons and demons.
If you'd like to volunteer a couple of hours on Wednesday October 31st to face paint performers, email us at info@corkcommunityartlink.com
VOLUNTEER PUSHERS NEEDED!
The Dragon of Shandon and all our other weird, wonderful and spooky floats need people to guide them through the streets on Wednesday 31st of October.
Email us at info@corkcommunityartlink.com to get involved.
REQUIREMENTS:
*Pushers must be over 18 years
*Pushers will be required for Dragon Rehearsal on certain Sundays throughout October, from 2pm in the Marina, Centre Park rd, Cork where we have our Workshop. Pushers will be seen by the Costume team, assigned a float and practice pushing the float on this day.
*Pushers will also be required for the day of the parade Wed 31st Oct from roughly 4.30pm/5pm in the Firkin Crane, Shandon to get ready in Costume and make up.
Free Family Workshops 2018
FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS SATURDAY 12PM -4PM:
If you enjoyed bringing your kids to watch the Dragon of Shandon parade over the years, here is an opportunity to join the ghouls and beasts as one of our 'Skeleton Families'.
Over the years we have had many families bringing their ideas and creativity into the project and walking with the Dragon on the night of the event. We will be opening our workshop specifically for families from Saturday 22nd Sept - Sat 27 Oct in the Lido, 71 Watercourse rd, Blackpool. This is open to families with kids from 6 years old and upwards.
You can sign up and get more information by emailing info@corkcommunityartlink.com or drop in this Saturday to the Lido.
If you enjoyed bringing your kids to watch the Dragon of Shandon parade over the years, here is an opportunity to join the ghouls and beasts as one of our 'Skeleton Families'.
Over the years we have had many families bringing their ideas and creativity into the project and walking with the Dragon on the night of the event. We will be opening our workshop specifically for families from Saturday 22nd Sept - Sat 27 Oct in the Lido, 71 Watercourse rd, Blackpool. This is open to families with kids from 6 years old and upwards.
You can sign up and get more information by emailing info@corkcommunityartlink.com or drop in this Saturday to the Lido.
Workshop Volunteer timetable 2018
Free Drama Classes 2018
Launch of the Dragon (October 2017)
BOOKED OUT! Free open workshops for Families (September 2017)
Due to an overwhelming response our Dragon of Shandon Family Workshops are now completely FULL. Apologies to anyone who missed out, we hope to see you at the parade!
If you enjoyed bringing your kids to watch the Dragon of Shandon parade over the years, here is an opportunity to break through the other side of fun.
We had many families bringing their ideas and creativity into the project and walking with the Dragon on the night of the event.
We will be opening our workshop specifically for families on Saturday 14th and 21st of October from 2 to 5 PM. at the Lido, 71 Watercourse road in Blackpool. Get in touch to confirm your participation or just call in on the days.
If you enjoyed bringing your kids to watch the Dragon of Shandon parade over the years, here is an opportunity to break through the other side of fun.
We had many families bringing their ideas and creativity into the project and walking with the Dragon on the night of the event.
We will be opening our workshop specifically for families on Saturday 14th and 21st of October from 2 to 5 PM. at the Lido, 71 Watercourse road in Blackpool. Get in touch to confirm your participation or just call in on the days.
Free open workshops for all (September 2017)
We are looking for volunteers throughout September and October as Cork Community Art Link prepares for this year’s Dragon of Shandon Parade!
Join us in one of our two work spaces and help with building giant props and puppets, painting, costume-making, photography, videography, event organisation, music, sound, lighting, and taking part in the Dragon of Shandon parade on October 31st.
If you fancy getting creative and participating in an amazing community arts festival, get in touch by emailing info@corkcommunityartlink.com, calling 021 4553747, or just drop in to the Lido or the Marina during the hours listed below!
We'd also like to hear from people who want to be involved on the night of the parade, as we need lots of people to help with the floats, give the crowd some spooky thrills and bring the Dragon to life!
Our work space is open:
THE LIDO, 71 WATERCOURSE ROAD, BLACKPOOL
Work space open for volunteers
Monday to Friday: 2PM - 6PM
Join us in one of our two work spaces and help with building giant props and puppets, painting, costume-making, photography, videography, event organisation, music, sound, lighting, and taking part in the Dragon of Shandon parade on October 31st.
If you fancy getting creative and participating in an amazing community arts festival, get in touch by emailing info@corkcommunityartlink.com, calling 021 4553747, or just drop in to the Lido or the Marina during the hours listed below!
We'd also like to hear from people who want to be involved on the night of the parade, as we need lots of people to help with the floats, give the crowd some spooky thrills and bring the Dragon to life!
Our work space is open:
THE LIDO, 71 WATERCOURSE ROAD, BLACKPOOL
Work space open for volunteers
Monday to Friday: 2PM - 6PM
Free Drama Classes ! (September 2017)
Cork Community Art Link invite you to join their Free Drama classes, starting 19th September 2017.
The workshops are an introduction to the drama techniques focusing on the building of a street performance that will be held on the day of the parade. The classes will take place at the Old Lido in Blackpool, every Tuesday, 7-9PM and are for adults only. To enroll, just call in on the day or drop us a message at info@corkcommunityartlink.com No previous experience required. |
Cathedral Credit Union supporting the Dragon (September 2017)
Cork Community Artlink's Catherine and skeleton friend receiving a donation from Cathedral Credit Union on Shandon street, towards the Annual Dragon Of Shandon Parade which takes place on October 31st 2017. CCU has been supporting our community project for many years now and helped in making it possible. Thanks Linda and all the CCU team! |
Thanks to the many sponsors who come on board with financial and in kind support for 2016. Go Raibh Mile maith agaibh!
PARTICULAR THANKS
- Cork City Council Environment & Recreation
- HSE
- Cork city Partnership
- An garda Síochána
- Cork City Council Traffic Department
- Rapid Community Development
- TEAM at Cork City Council
- Blackpool Shopping
- Leaders Menswear
- Cathedral Credit Union & All the other generous donors and local businesses who supported us.