SPIKEISLAND PROFESSIONAL

That century was critical in the development of the modern prison system. In Ireland and Britain, long-term confinement only became the dominant means of punishment and social control in the early decades of the 19th century. The Spike Island Archaeological Project investigates the nature of 19th century convict prison. Records indicate that over 1000 convicts were buried on the island by the time the prison closed in 1883, with most dying in the first decade of its operation. Political prisoners such as the Young Irelander, John Mitchel (after whom the fort is now named) and Fenians were also incarcerated on Spike. The prison was part of the British colonial government's response to the rise in public disorder that characterised the famine and in its early years, Spike Island was an important holding centre for convicts transported to Australia and Bermuda. Originally a Napoleonic era fortress, it was converted to a convict prison in 1847, the worst year of the Great Famine (1845-1852). Spike Island, Ireland's Alcatraz, is located at the mouth of the large natural harbour at Cork.

SPIKEISLAND PROFESSIONAL

Centre for Continuing Professional Development.Sustainable Development Goals in UCC Research.“The Associates programme has been essential in helping me ‘find my feet’ after relocating to Bristol from a very rural area. “.it gives me sense of belonging and the opportunity to interact with likeminded people in the art world… there’s a good varied lot of speakers expand ones view of art” “Spike Island Associates is a great opportunity to be part of a large diverse dynamic group giving me the chance to meet and expand my network of contacts We have a number of bursaries available for people who are underrepresented in our community and we are always excited to receive proposals for events and workshops from members. Spike Island Associates strives to be an inclusive network. Open 24/7, the space is fitted with computers, a projector and screen for presentations, photocopier, large open desk area and an ever-growing reference library. Spike Island Associates have access to a dedicated workspace in the heart of Spike Island’s bustling building. Our recent guests include Pio Abad, Chris Alton, Nella Aarne, Larry Achiampong, Maeve Brennan, Amy Budd, Lucrezia Calabrò Visconti, Leah Capaldi, Cairo Clarke, Eoin Dara, Amrita Dhallu, Sean Edwards, Seán Elder, Leyla Fakhr, Mandy Fowler, Ceri Hand, Louise Hobson, Kabir Jhala, Taylor Le Melle, Diego Marcon, Kim McAleese, Jade Monserrat, Harold Offeh, Barnie Page, Shy Bairns, Lucy Stein, Lillian Wilkie. Connectivity meetings with other Associates programmes across the UK.A variety of talks and study days on topics relevant to the network.Professional development and coaching sessions.

Skills workshops: pricing and selling your work, fundraising, bookkeeping and finances, computer programmes (SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign), practical skills.One-to-one meetings with artists, curators, writers, critics from across the UK and beyond.We programme a year-round calendar of events that are accessible and open to all members. Members span multiple disciplines and share a common interest in collaboration, experimentation and a desire to learn new skills and have new experiences. Spike Island Associates is a dynamic network of artists, curators, designers, writers and producers at all stages of their careers.

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