Bursary Fundraising Event
Fishamble presents BEFORE
Featuring choreography by Emma O'Kane.
Emma O'Kane was an exceptionally gifted artist who moved effortlessly across artforms and media as a performer, a choreographer and a participation project leader. Following her untimely death in 2021 an award for independent artists who want to think beyond the boundaries of their art form and practice and to explore dance or a physical language in their work, was set up in her name.
‘Go big or go home’ was an Emma expression. She believed in people’s potential and in trying things out. She was never afraid of failure. The purpose of the bursary, why it exists and its unique contribution to artists, aims to capture this essence.
THE EMMA O'KANE BURSARY brings together ANU Productions, CoisCéim Dance Theatre, Crash Ensemble, Dublin Dance Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company, Pavilion Theatre, Project Arts Centre The Ark, Dublin and a number of independent professionals. Emma’s independent spirit lies at the heart of the initiative, which is funded entirely by donation. MAKE ONE NOW. THANK YOU.
