Yvonne Cullivan

Yvonne Cullivan is a Part-Time Lecturer at the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Dublin, specializing in the First Year Art and Design Programme. She holds a B.A. in Fine Art (Crawford College) and an M.Sc. in Multimedia (Dublin City University). Her practice integrates visual art, participatory methods, and community engagement, often involving interdisciplinary collaborations with diverse groups.

Education:

• 2001: M.Sc. Multimedia, Dublin City University (Distinction)
• 1999: B.A. Fine Art, Crawford College of Art & Design (Merit)
• 1998: Diploma in Fine Art, Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (Distinction)

Research & Practice: Yvonne’s work focuses on site-specific research, participatory methodologies, and the intersection of art with social issues. She employs multimedia including sound, video, and digital platforms to reframe marginal spaces and community narratives. Her projects often address rural depopulation, cultural identity, and public art initiatives.

Grants & Commissions: She has led numerous public art projects funded by local councils and The Arts Council of Ireland, including large-scale installations like In The Current (Cavan) and Totem (Mayo). Her work emphasizes collaborative creation with schools, communities, and institutions.

Professional Roles: Beyond teaching, Yvonne serves as a Creative Associate for Ireland’s Creative Schools Programme and has held roles with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and Leitrim Sculpture Centre. She is affiliated with Visual Artists Ireland and various public arts panels.

Labs/Teams: Her practice is supported through collaborations with institutions like Mobanode (app development), Trinity Arts, and The Ark Cultural Centre for Children. Projects often involve interdisciplinary teams of artists, educators, and technologists.