Photo by Darren Ryan
Limerick Youth Saturday Meet Ups (ages 13-16)
Dates: 22 March, 26 April, 24 May
Venue: Limerick City Gallery of Art
Join our free Saturday youth meet-ups for ages 13-16 with lifelong physical health conditions.
Come on a journey of artistic exploration with us! Make friends, connect with people who share similar life experiences, and unleash your creativity. Join our community where every voice is valued, and every story is unique.
“I always look forward to the workshops as they are a fun and positive environment”
(Youth programme participant)
Are you new to Helium Arts? Register in 3 easy steps: Fill out the ‘Sign Up’ form, we’ll get in touch, and confirm your place!
Returning participant? You don’t need to sign up again. Just email hello@helium.ie to let us know you’d like to join these workshops!
The Saturday Meet-Ups for Spring will be held on 22nd March, 26th April, and 24th May
Venue: Limerick City Gallery of Art
Times:
Morning and afternoon groups are available as follows:
Morning: 10:30 – 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 – 16:00
We aim to place every young person in the most suitable group for them. Morning and afternoon groups will be assigned based on your child’s individual needs and the group dynamics.
After you sign up, we will contact you to discuss your child’s needs and recommend the most suitable group for them.
What’s Involved?
In 2024, our activities with the Saturday Youth Meet Up groups included visits to exhibitions, time spent outdoors in nature, and engaging in various artistic pursuits such as printmaking, painting, drawing, sketching, collage, sound art, animation and photography.
Supported conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, chronic asthma, juvenile arthritis, heart conditions, spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, allergies, rare and complex conditions and more.
Meet the Artist
Chelsea Canavan is Helium’s Children’s Creative Health Programme artist in Limerick. Chelsea is a multidisciplinary concept artist. Their practice explores the dynamic between creativity and community. Grounded in the belief that art has the power to inspire, question, and transform, their work seeks to engage with the rich tapestry of human experience. Chelsea uses the playful to investigate social issues and create spaces where conversations can flourish and co-creation can occur. Central to their approach is a commitment to fostering dialogues and forging connections. Inviting participants and collaborators to become active contributors to the evolving narrative. This participatory ethos reflects the plurality of perspectives that shape society.
Following graduation from Oakland University in Michigan, USA with a BA in Fine Art in 2009, Chelsea moved to Korea to work as an artist in schools. Chelsea’s work with community groups and collaborative projects has been supported by the Arts Council of Limerick, Creative Ireland, and Creative Europe through numerous awards and travel bursaries. Chelsea is a member of the Visual Artists Ireland.