Urban Alchemy - Conference 2006 - Highlights -
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Published on: 12/25/2008
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* Case studies on quality architecture for cultural infrastructure, including O'Donnell + Tuomey's designs for the Lyric Theatre and ArtsTeam's refurbishment of the Grand Opera House; Will Chamberlain (Belfast Community Circus School / Festival of Fools) and James Hennessey (Paul Hogarth Company / Urban Design Group), exploring the role of street theatre performance in revitalising city centre areas (with a focus on Custom House Square); and Heather Floyd and Conor Shields discuss the 'Let's Get it Right' campaign for Cathedral Quarter - illustrating the importance of engaging with, and meeting local communities' needs in regeneration initiatives.
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Conor Shields
Conor is a multi-instrumentalist and has been a performing musician for over twenty years.
He has co-founded theatre companies, worked in broadcast media and facilitated workshops through a range of disciplines in theatres, community settings and prisons.
Conor sits on various boards in the arts and educational sectors in N Ireland including the Workers' Educational Association and the Community Arts Forum.
He is passionate about the role the arts play in society and is the Programme Director of New Belfast Community Arts Initiative, a city-wide multi-discipline arts organisation with offices in the Cathedral Quarter.
Conor Shields
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Conor Shields