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Project was set up by visual artists and theatre practitioners in 1966 as an alternative to the established institutions of the time and as a place where artists could control their working situation. The exhibition "Artists/Groups" refers to this history by inviting artist led initiatives from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England to work in the Project's gallery over a five-week period. Each group will use Project as an office/studio/exhibition/living space for approximately one week. During this time the participants can use the space to organise talks, performances, and screenings as well as to publish and disseminate information about their projects and their practice. When the week has ended, the artists will leave artworks and documentation behind as a context for the following group to work around.

The programme will start with an installation by Constance Short who was one of the Project's founders, this installation forms the core of the exhibition. Short will be succeeded by The Metropolitian Complex, Pavilion, Mongrel Foundation, Factotum and Cinilingus. London based artist Amy Plant will ahve a permanent office space in the gallery and will coordinate activities.

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