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Curator Visits, Summer Series: Emma Dwyer, Cork County Council Arts Office

Curator Visits, Summer Series: Emma Dwyer, Cork County Council Arts Office

June 8 - June 8, 2026
Sample-Studios

Emma Dwyer is Assistant Arts Officer at Cork County Council. Emma’s expertise spans various areas of the arts, including architecture, theatre, and visual art, and she has held roles in Dublin Contemporary 2011, mother’s tankstation, Irish Architecture Foundation, Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, and EVA International. As part of her role at Cork County Council she manages the gallery programme at LHQ, where she works closely with artists to develop exhibitions. Under her direction, the programme has seen the introduction of the Emerging Visual Artist Award – aimed at supporting emerging artists to make new work for exhibition – and the LHQ Impact Award – aimed at supporting established artists to make new work.

Curator Visits
Our Curator Visits series offers Sample-Studios members a unique opportunity to connect directly with local and international curators. Members meet with curators 1to1 to present their work, discuss their practice, and receive expert advice and guidance from prominent professionals bringing a wealth of experience, a variety of backgrounds in different arts contexts, and valuable networks.

Emma Dwyer is Assistant Arts Officer at Cork County Council. Emma’s expertise spans various areas of the arts, including architecture, theatre, and visual art, and she has held roles in Dublin Contemporary 2011, mother’s tankstation, Irish Architecture Foundation, Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, and EVA International. As part of her role at Cork County Council she manages the gallery programme at LHQ, where she works closely with artists to develop exhibitions. Under her direction, the programme has seen the introduction of the Emerging Visual Artist Award – aimed at supporting emerging artists to make new work for exhibition – and the LHQ Impact Award – aimed at supporting established artists to make new work.

Curator Visits
Our Curator Visits series offers Sample-Studios members a unique opportunity to connect directly with local and international curators. Members meet with curators 1to1 to present their work, discuss their practice, and receive expert advice and guidance from prominent professionals bringing a wealth of experience, a variety of backgrounds in different arts contexts, and valuable networks.