KATE O’ SHEA JOINS FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE FOR 2025 RESIDENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) is excited to welcome artist Kate O’ Shea as the latest participant in our International Residency Exchange Program, this time in collaboration with the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).

Kate O’Shea is a socially engaged artist whose work spans printmaking, archiving, large-scale installation, performance, and publishing. Her recent projects highlight her commitment to storytelling, community engagement, and activism. Among her notable works is Revolutionary Archivists (2024), a collaboration with community leaders in Scotland, and the publication of How Much Is Enough? (2023), which reflects on her two-year residency at Studio 468 in Dublin.

Through initiatives like Networks of Solidarity, Kate has connected place-based struggles across continents, bridging stories between communities in Dublin and Gadigal Country (Sydney, Australia). This deep engagement informs her practice as she continues to explore themes of land, diaspora, and the enduring impacts of colonial legacies.

Quote from Kate O’ Shea

“Developing Networks of Solidarity in 2021 with Enya Moore deepened my understanding of land and diaspora within settler colonialism, driving my commitment to exploring colonial legacies and strengthening solidarity networks. The Fremantle Arts Centre Residency creates a connection with communities on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodjar Country, which will help to foster long-term relationships and solidarities between Ireland and Australia. I aim to investigate the role of song, print, and textiles in challenging dominant narratives, using my Travelling Social Movement Archive studio to share stories that resist the individualism of late capitalism. Through large-scale installations shaped by community engagement, I seek to create a framework for the evolving experiences of the residency.”

About Fremantle Arts Centre Residencies

FAC’s Studio Program offers artists across all disciplines the opportunity to explore and develop their work within a vibrant and supportive environment. Residencies range from one to six months, and artists are provided a studio tailored to their practice. The program fosters innovation and collaboration, creating a dynamic community for artistic exploration.

About IMMA

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for Modern and Contemporary Art. IMMA’s programs include exhibitions, commissions, and projects by leading Irish and international artists.

Join us in welcoming Kate O’Shea to Fremantle Arts Centre and stay tuned for updates on her residency and community-focused projects.

You can follow Kate here:
Instagram: @kateosheaartist