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Finding the Creative

Date & time
20 October 2026 | 16.00-17.30

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Talk / panel debate

Event topic

Creative Livelihoods

Audience

Adults, All

Academic discipline

Creative Arts

Venue

The Brian Friel Theatre, 19 University Square, Belfast

What's on offer?

Imagine a dinner party where the only item on the menu is conversation. Join Dr Ali FitzGibbon in a special discussion event around a big Long Table.

The success of the Fleadh Cheoil and many other festivals, the award-winning film and digital sectors, thriving literary scene, all would suggest Northern Ireland is thriving culturally. But is it for the people who work in the creative & cultural sector? And does everyone living here get to have a creative life? This is the topic of conversation for the Long Table and anyone can step up to the table and take a seat. 

What's it about?

The Long Table is an accessible approach developed by Lois Weaver to have open conversations about life’s challenges.

Who's leading the event?

Dr Ali Fitzgibbon, Reader, Queen's University Belfast

Open to

Members of the Public

Of particular interest to

Freelance creatives

Event booking deadline

19/10/2026

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