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THE AIR WE SHARE MAKES THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE, BY ENGAGING WITH THE ISSUE OF AIR
QUALITY THROUGH ARTISTIC INTERVENTIONS, CITIZEN SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY ACTION IN
WESTSIDE, GALWAY.


SCIENCE

The collection of air quality data and its interpretation and analysis forms the
scientific backbone of this project. The World Health Organisation has described
air pollution as the 'single biggest environmental health risk'. Facilitating
community engagement with the issue will empower individuals and lead to
cultural and behavioural shifts. Galway City is one of 30 'Pilot Cities' in
Europe, working to reduce carbon emissions as part of the European Union Net
Zero Cities Pilot Cities programme.

The Air We Share is working closely alongside the Net Zero Cities Project, also
located in Westside. Together these projects will inform the development of
Galway City Council climate policies. Eight air sensors were installed at
various locations across Westside in December 2023. These sensors detect and
measure the concentration of floating particles (Particulate Matter or PM) in
the air. [Impact of high concentrations of PM on health and climate]


CREATIVITY

Engaging with the issue of air quality in Westside, three artists in residence
will work with communities to co-create artistic outcomes. Sited in three
different locations in Westside and Galway City, artists will explore the air we
share in new and striking ways, making the invisible visible. In this way,
culture can become a catalyst for dialogue and creative action in the face of a
shared climate crisis, locating climate action in how people live and what they
feel.

Lead partner

Scientific lead & evaluation

Creative production & management

Community coordination

Cultural partnership advisory partner


PROJECT PARTNERS

This project is funded by Creative Ireland, Department of Tourism, Culture,
Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through its Creative Climate Action Fund.


GET INVOLVED.

Use the contact form on the right, or the email address below:
emailaddress@email.ie


THE AIR WE SHARE LAUNCHES 12TH JULY 2024

The Air We Share will be officially launched on 13 July at the Westside Arts
Festival with a creative workshop on citizen science and birdsong.

More details to be announced soon!