Paul Young, CEO of Carton Saloon; Final Year Product Design Students Yvonne Grace Stone and Laura Linton; award-winning artist and author, Oliver Jeffers; leading contemporary artist, Alice Maher; acclaimed product designer, Stephen McGilloway; celebrated curator, Hugh Mulholland; renowned textile artist, Irene MacWilliam. Prominent figures from the realms of art, fashion and textile design, illustration and animation are rallying together to celebrate and champion 175 years of the Belfast School of Art and its influence, both locally and globally. Seven distinguished individuals from the creative arts sector, most of whom are alumni of BSoA before embarking on celebrated careers, were announced as BSoA ambassadors at the preview of the anniversary Degree Show last night [6 June].
The event was generously supported by Carson McDowell LLP, which officially kicked off the 175 Anniversary Programme. The ambassadors include: Award-winning artist, author, and activist, Oliver Jeffers; Oscar and BAFTA-nominated animator, illustrator, cartoonist, producer and director, Paul Young, CEO of Carton Saloon; Award-winning fashion and embroidery designer, Niamh McCarthy; One of Ireland's leading contemporary artists, Alice Maher; Celebrated curator and Creative Director of the MAC, Hugh Mulholland; Acclaimed product designer, Stephen McGilloway and renowned textile artist, Irene MacWilliam. Read more: Belfast Live celebrates its 35 under 35 list in The National Read more: Belfast mum hails.
