Irene has worked as a arts activist and socially engaged arts worker for over 30 years. Here is a snapshot of work she been involved with.
Digital St. Mags
Community based group - artspace Scotland was founded by Irene and part-funded until she secured funding.
Lottery funded heritage project
Digital St.Mags - Irene secured Heritage Lottery funding for artspace Scotland and she ran a two year digital art and history project with young people, based around their local area in Moncreiffe and Craigie, Perth
The Digital Arts - Films, animations and digital history records were produced by the young people
Young People of St.Mags - Nearly 100 young people were involved in the digital arts project and many have gone on to have creative careers.
Researching in St. Magdelene’s Hill
Training- Local Young People were trained in how to use digital equipment, film editing and photoshop.
Taking Digital Photos