17 — 19 July 2025, Thursday 11:30am; Friday 2pm, Saturday 3pm
Join project co-founder Féile Butler for a tour providing some context to the HeART of Gaza
Project co-founder Féile Butler introduces the HeART of Gaza and gives a history of Palestine over the last 100 years, a history that is echoed by Ireland’s own struggles for freedom. After the tour you are welcome to make art in response to be sent back to the children of Gaza. This exchange transcends borders and language, confirming to the children that we see them and we stand with them.
Please note the tour is free however booking is essential as spaces are limited. Confirmation of attendance will be requested closer to the time.
Please note the tour is free however booking is essential as spaces are limited. Confirmation of attendance will be requested closer to the time.
Please note the tour is free however booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please book a place for each child attending, adults do not need to book a place.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Confirmation of attendance will be requested closer to the time.
Showcasing artworks by Palestinian children aged 3 – 17, the project gives a platform to their voices through their art. They ask us to bear witness to their weariness, fear and loss, but also to their resilience and determination as they continue to embrace childhood, celebrating friendship, family, hobbies, pets, and birthday cake.
What started as a WhatsApp exchange of children’s art between friends Féile Butler in Sligo and Mohammed Timraz in central Gaza, has grown into the project HeART of Gaza. Via social media, the project quickly captured the imagination of solidarity groups around the world. There have been over 120 collaborative exhibitions to date, from Chicago to London, Berlin to Rome.
HeART of Gaza will be on display 17– 20 July at Temple Bar Gallery+ Studios, coinciding with Summer School 2025.
Group tours available by appointment. For more information contact Féila Butler.
Event location description: Entry is through the street-facing Gallery. Staff will be present to direct you to the tour. The project is in an internal ground floor atrium. The space is artificially lit with art works on wall, and a table with art materials and limited seating. For further access information please contact TBG+S Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin. Email orla@templebargallery.com or phone 01 6710073.
15 — 21 September 2025
Guardians over the city is a part of the Flags series annually commissioned by Temple Bar Gallery + Studios for Wellington Quay on the occasion of Culture Night.
19 September 2025, 5–8pm
Go behind the scenes at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, meet the artists and learn about a creative practice.
19 — 20 September 2025, Friday: 2–8pm; Saturday: 11am–4pm
Join artist Samir Mahmood for a drop-in workshop taking inspiration from his commissioned flags Guardians of the City.
