The Holocaust Educational Trust of Ireland encourages artistic projects that promote the study, creation, performance and exhibition of works of art related to the Holocaust. Holocaust awareness provides a platform for the development of cultural projects that address prejudice and discrimination but also promote the celebration of diversity in Ireland today.
Arts and culture have the potential to reach the wider community and raise awareness about the Holocaust and its current relevance to racism. These projects inspire participants and audiences to reflect on issues about discrimination of every kind.
The Trust co-operates with individuals and organisations involved in arts and culture and welcomes partnership with artists, cultural bodies, colleges, libraries and others. Many art and cultural works exist that relate to the Holocaust and to the theme of discrimination. The Trust encourages examination and exploration of existing works and lends support to the development of new works for inclusion in cultural and artistic projects related to racism and intolerance.
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The Trust has recently worked with the Galloglass Theatre Company on their production of Stairway to Heaven, an interactive play and workshop programme for secondary schools that looks at the Holocaust and its consequences and considers their relevance to questions about racism in Ireland today.
Artist Thomas Delohery works in Ireland and uses the Holocaust as the theme for his art. He has held several exhibitions of his work in Ireland, England and elsewhere and has worked as artist in residence in schools. Some of Dolohery's work can be viewed on: www.irish-art.com/thomasdelohery
The Trust is pleased to facilitate the organisation of talks, lectures and other events related to the Holocaust in libraries, community centres and other venues.
