Crawford College of Art and Design

https://events.mtu.ie/index.cfm?page=events&eventId=1332

MATERIALITY AND SOUND

This Saturday 7 March 2026!

10.00am - 5.00pm (registration opens 9.00am)

Venue: CURTIS AUDITORIUM

MTU Cork School of Music Union Quay, Cork.

Tickets:
€30 with Student ID Card (limited availability)
€65 (General)

MATERIALITY AND SOUND features speakers who will discuss the role of sound in art practice, bringing sculptors who reference or integrate sound and/or collaborate with musicians, or who orchestrate humble materials into soundscapes, or who embed sound digitally into material. This is our twelfth MAKE Symposium and it is wonderful this year to partner with our MTU Cork School of Music!

MAKE 2026 is hosted by MTU CRAWFORD COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN.

ENQUIRIES: [email protected]

Friday 27th February will mark a significant milestone celebrating MTU as an Arts Rich Technological University with a vibrant afternoon of performances, screenings and speeches at the MTU Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork.

Hosted by Professor Maggie Cusack, President of MTU, and Mr Ger O’Mahoney, Chair of the MTU Governing Body, this event will bring together students, staff, partners, collaborators, alumni and invited guests to honour the University’s exceptional creative legacy and highlight the breadth of arts practice, research and cultural engagement across MTU.

Christy, directed by Brendan Canty has WON Best Film at tonights IFTA Awards ❤️🏆

The MTU Crawford Department of Arts in Health & Education invites you to an online information session on Friday, 23rd January, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm.

Join us to learn about our range of Postgraduate and Certificate courses, all rooted in experiential learning. Our programmes explore the transformative power of the Arts across diverse contexts - from Art Therapy and Wellbeing to Education, Eco Arts practice, Social Activation, and Global Justice.

Postgraduate Courses:
•Professional Masters in Education (Art & Design)
•MSc in Art Therapy
•MA in Arts & Engagement
•Master of Arts (By Research)

Certificate Courses:
•Principles of Art Therapy
•Arts & Wellbeing
•Creativity & Change
•Eco Arts Practice
We'll discuss the flexible pathways available across our programmes and answer any questions you may have.

Please Register to attend using the following link:
https://go.mtu.ie/48Kmf5i

A recording of this webinar will be shared on the Crawford website.

Nollaig Shona Daoibh go léir!

Wishing you a Happy Christmas and all our very best wishes for the New Year, from all at MTU Crawford College of Art and Design.

The MTU Christmas card for 2025 was designed by Lauren Mulcahy, BA (Hons) Creative Digital Media student, within the Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts and Media.
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Nollaig Shona Daoibh go léir!

Wishing you a Happy Christmas and all our very best wishes for the New Year, from all at MTU Crawford College of Art and Design.

The MTU Christmas card for 2025 was designed by Lauren Mulcahy, BA (Hons) Creative Digital Media student, within the Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts and Media.
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A huge Congratulations again to Billie O Regan, graduate of BA Hons in Fine Art and 2025 recipient of RDS Visual Art, RHA Graduate Studio Award WINNER!!!! 🏆 Well done and so deserved Billie 🎉🎉🎉

Awaiting announcements
RDS ARTS AWARDS Congratulations again to graduate Billie O'Regan on being shortlisted for RDS VISUAL ARTS AWARDS! 🤞🎉🥳🥳

MTU to enter creative partnership with Cork's St Fin Barre’s Cathedral President of Munster Technological University, Professor Maggie Cusack, said that the partnership reflects MTU’s commitment to collaboration and ...