Call for Participants:

Momentum: A Skateboarding & Creativity 1-Week Intensive Course

Photo Museum Ireland is launching a free open call for participants in Momentum A Skateboarding & Creativity Intensive, bold, unique, week-long creative programme uniting young people in Dublin’s skateboarding community through photography, animation, graphic design, zine-making, and visual storytelling. This free project & course is open to skaters and aspiring creatives aged 15–19 under the guidance of acclaimed visual artists Phil Evans, Rich Gilligan, and Darragh Shanahan. Participants will experiment, collaborate, and create work that captures the energy, diversity, and attitude of skate culture, while building a wider network of like-minded skaters.

Workshops will be held at Photo Museum Ireland, in the heart of Temple Bar, providing a dedicated creative space, professional guidance, and mentorship. Over the week, participants will develop new skills in photography, design, and storytelling—turning their everyday urban environment into a stage for self-expression. “By bringing together skateboarding and visual art, this project is about more than just creativity—it’s about community, identity, and representation,” said Project Curator Darragh Shanahan, “We’re challenging stereotypes and giving young skaters the space to tell their own stories.

How to Apply

Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 5 October 2025.

To apply, send a one-page letter of interest, a photograph of your skateboard.

7–10 examples of your creative work (this can be photographs, drawings, designs, animation frames, or links to self-produced videos)  to darragh@photomuseumireland.ie.

Participants under 18 will require parental/guardian consent if selected.

About the Project

Photo Museum Ireland will play a central role in supporting both the local skateboard community and visual artists. Through this project, we provide a creative space, professional guidance, and a platform for artistic expression. By hosting workshops led by experienced artists, the museum fosters mentorship and collaboration, helping participants develop new artistic skills in photography, design, and storytelling. 

Acknowledgments; Photo Museum Ireland gratefully acknowledges the support of the Dublin skateboarding community, including Philip Halton of Goblin Magazine, Naoise McCarthy of High Rollers Skate Store, and artists Rich Gilligan and Phil Evans. And a big thank you to artist Eamonn Doyle for supplying the photographic paper for the Darkroom workshops.

This project is curated by Darragh Shanahan.

This project is made possible by funding from Dublin City Council’s Community Development Grant 2025.