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Limerick School of Art & Design hosts National Art Education Conference Thursday, May 7

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Limerick School of Art & Design hosts National Art Education Conference Thursday, May 7. Students Amanda Hawthorne and Ella Smith are installing the Wanted for Always installation, showcasing work by second-level students from across Ireland who have collaborated with LSAD student teachers throughout the academic year

Technological University of the Shannon LSAD to host IN/SITU National Art Education Conference, exploring how classrooms connect with place

Running alongside the conference is a major exhibition, Wanted for Always, showcasing work by second-level students from across Ireland

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is hosting a major national gathering of art educators, artists and students as the Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD) presents its 2026 Art Education Conference and Exhibition, IN/SITU.

Taking place on Thursday, May 7th, at the LSAD Church Gallery on the Clare Street campus in Limerick, the event explores a central question in contemporary education: how can the classroom connect with sites of interest?

The conference will feature a headline ‘in conversation’ event on Thursday, May 7th (5pm – 7.30pm) with independent curator Rayne Booth and artist, academic and activist Joe Caslin, who will share insights into how art, place and education intersect in meaningful and socially engaged ways.


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Running alongside the conference is a major exhibition, Wanted for Always, showcasing work by second-level students from across Ireland who have collaborated with LSAD student teachers throughout the academic year. The exhibition will be officially launched by curator Fiona O’Dwyer.

Also featured is Land-made, a new body of work by LSAD graduate Isabel Gill, developed as part of the LCGA Artist-Teacher Residency Award.

This dynamic body of work will be on display from Thursday, April 30th to Thursday, May 7th, offering school communities, students and the public an opportunity to engage with a diverse and thought-provoking collection.

Limerick School of Art & Design hosts National Art Education Conference Thursday, May 7
Taking place on Thursday, May 7th, at the LSAD Church Gallery on the Clare Street campus in Limerick

Earlier on Thursday, May 7th (1.30pm – 3pm), a round-table discussion led by Dr Robert Kilroy will bring together LSAD teacher education staff to explore ‘Singing to the Instinct: A pedagogical turn in art practice’, examining how teaching and creative practice can be rooted in the materiality of the land.

The 2026 conference marks the first under the leadership of the newly appointed Dean of LSAD, Professor Anthony Caleshu, and builds on a legacy of over 50 years of graduating artist-teachers.

Commenting on the event, Professor Caleshu said, “The exploration of the intersection between teaching and place continues the national and international dialogue about expanding classrooms and geo-locations. The Student Teacher Exhibition is one of the highlights of our Graduate Showcase season.”

The IN/SITU conference and exhibition form part of LSAD’s wider Graduate Showcase programme and underline TUS’s role in fostering creativity, critical thinking and engagement with real-world contexts across education and the arts.

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