"RADE's innovative programme of combatting substance abuse through art introduces addicts to their own genius, their own best selves, it focuses on the buzz that living a positive life can bring,a buzz that is genuine and life enhancing"
President Mary McAleese
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YOGA in the Park
RADE would like to invite you to our Wednesday morning yoga class in St Patrick’s Cathedral Park.
This nourishing practice will provide space for reconnection to ourselves, nature, as well as experiencing the support of a shared practice. The sessions are FREE and suitable for all abilities. Mats and props will be provided however feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
An exploration of a year of recovery, art, drama and education
The annual report for the years of 2021 to 2021 highlights the work undertaken by both the rehab and training team, creative departments and all the participants in RADE.
The report showcases the work RADE has been doing during the height of the pandemic, implementing remote working opportunities, Zoom Meetings as well as safe return-to-work protocols, all the while keeping the supportive and artistic work at RADE alive.
Song Writing Project 2022
With work completed in January 2022, RADE participants were thrilled to finally be completing the recording of the song Mi Casa Su Casa. Each participant will receive a copy of the song and RADE will publish the song across social media.
Mary Murray’s RADE Visit
Delighted to have a visit from Mary Murray on 19th April 2022. Pictured here with staff after her drama workshop with RADERS.
2022 Screening of the “Tapper’s Opera” in March
If you haven’t caught RADE’s entertaining 2020 film “The Tapper’s Opera” we are delighted to screen it in RADE on Thursday, 24th March 2022. Please choose the slot and send an email to info@rade.ie to book your group (max 10 per group).
Times available:
2pm – 2:45 pm
3pm – 3:45 pm
Final recording of Song
Led by Music Therapist, Musician and Song Writer Clara Monahan, RADE participants are thrilled to finally be recording the song today, 11th Feb 2022 at Yellow Door Music Studios, Dublin 3. With a backing track recorded by 4 professional musicians, 9 singers and staff from RADE will see all their hard work come to fruition in this final recording.
Visit to Irish Museum of Modern Art 2022
Work from a recent RADERS visit to IMMA as part of a series of creative workshops. A big thank you to IMMA Ireland and their great staff for having us. The bar has definitely been set high for our creative projects in 2022!
To reduce RADE’s impact on global climate change (and do our bit to save the planet!), this year we have minimised our print run, and instead have created an e-Christmas card wishing you good tidings ahead of the Christmas and New Year.
Visual Art Project 2021- Wish You Were Here
RADERS worked with Sorsha Galvin who facilitated workshops to produce a series of collages using historical photograps from the Duchas Irish folklore archives and their original network.
The artwork produced by the participants was published in an e-Book via issuu.
RADERS are determined to heal and make positive changes in their lives using the creative arts.
RADE 2020 Film
If you haven’t caught RADE’s 2020 film “The Tapper’s Opera” we are delighted to launch it now on our website. Click here to see the full film ->
If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to monika@rade.ie to book an assessment.
Culture Night 2021
This Culture Night RADE will be showcasing projects our artists have worked on over the last year. We’ll be unveiling our mural project ‘Righting on the Wall’ created in collaboration with artist Holly Pereira and funded by IHREC; launching our radio play ‘A Proper Da’, written by Maeve Ingoldsby, and screening our latest film ‘The Tapper’s Opera’ both on-site and online. Doors will be open from 17:00 to 22:00 for hour-long time slots that can be booked in advance. Walk-ins are allowed so long as there’s space – come along and say hello! For more information and to book your time slot, please email us at info@rade.ie. Our online content will be accessible on our Vimeo from 17:00 to 22:00 on Culture Night, link below: https://vimeo.com/user5128967
Our Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission mural “Righting On the Wall” is now complete, thanks to the work of muralist Holly Pereira in collaboration with our participants, and with the generous support of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission”
FILM LAUNCH
Dear Friends and Supporters
RADE are immensely proud to announce the launch of our latest film ‘TheTappers’ Opera’, which will have its virtual premiere via the IFI’s website from Friday 2nd until Monday 5th July.
In the coming week we will be sending you out a link
with a free promotional code to book your virtual cinema seat ahead of the
general public. Viewing will be limited to 200 seats per day so please
reserve your spot early!
This link will also give you access to the trailer and
interviews from the cast and crew, including a lovely interview of Mick Egan –
who retired from RADE in the midst of the pandemic in February 2021, and handed
over his “Director’s Cap” to Sinead Moloney.
In the lead up to the launch we will increase our social media presence so please follow/share/tag/like via our Facebook and Twitter accounts if you are a follower! If not, you can find us on…Facebook: recoveryartdramaeducation and Twitter: @RADEDUBLIN
Mick’s Retirement
RADE’s founder and project director Mick Egan will be retiring on the 12th February 2021 after over 16 years of tireless service to the organisation. Sinead Moloney has been appointed by the Board as project director following Mick’s retirement.
RADE’s latest film is being shot this week. We will premiere our latest opus on Culture Night, 18th September.
Culture Night at RADE 2020
It’s that time of year again! Culture Night will soon again be upon us on Friday the 18th September 2020.
An Artistic Collaboration with JOE CASLIN, in
association with the National Gallery of Ireland
Plus: Comic Book Launch, Live & Online film
screening, Art Exhibition
Location: The OLV Building, Cathedral View Court, Dublin-8
Time: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Booking is essential to gain entry. Due to COVID-19 restrictions places are limited, early booking is advised.
RADE’s
vision: Creativity is open to everyone
Preparing for 2020 Film
Fun time during Challenging period of COVID-19
COVID-19
We will update the information as new information comes through.
TAI-CHI Music
Please find the 24 forms Beijing style Tai-Chi music and video to practice daily.
RADE Visit to Dáil Eireann
MUSIC WORKSOP 2020
RADE participants are currently working with Trevor Knight-Musician and Composer. Trevor Knight was elected to Aosdána, Ireland’s state-sponsored academy of creative artists, in 2007.
The annual report highlights the work undertaken by both the rehab and training team, creative departments and participants in RADE. RADERS were busy celebrating our nation’s centenary throughout the year and presented their work in many formats, from a graphic novel to canvas paintings to sculptures to stage productions throughout the year.
RADE in the Oireachtas!
From the Oireachtas today: Mick, Dan, Mervyn, Mary and Patrick answering questions today after wowing the Senators and TD’s with the screenings of RADE’s recent films.
RECRUITMENT
RADE has begun the process of recruitment for CE positions after the COVID-19 emergency:
“If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to monika@rade.ie”
ART & DRAMA Volunteers
RADE is currently seeking volunteers with backgrounds in the visual and dramatic arts to assist in facilitating art & drama workshops. This is a chance to engage in exciting group projects and gain experience in group facilitation. Volunteers will be required to undergo Garda clearance and in-house induction prior to commencing. If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to cathal@rade.ie
RADE in the Oireachtas!
Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has invited RADE to give a talk about our project to the politicians in the Oireachtas at 3.00 pm on December 4th, 2019.
We will also be screening
our two very funny latest films there. A great chance to demonstrate
social inclusion in the arts and to challenge the stigma associated with drug
users.
SPARE CHANGE
If you haven’t caught RADE’s hilarious film from 2018 (last year)“Spare Change” on the big screen, we are delighted to launch it now on our website. Click here to see the full film ->
You can still catch RADE’s 2 new films from 2019 “The Man In the Chair” and “The Girl In The Window” on the big screen in RADE’s studio space at the OLV Building, every Wednesday at 2:00 pm. (These 2 new films will not go online till November 2020.
Graphic Novel- 2019
RADE is currently working with Elida Maiques, a cartoon artist, towards the production of a Graphic Novel. If things go as planned we hope to have the launch of the book in early March 2020.
We are all, at RADE, very saddened to hear
that Paul W, passed away suddenly at the weekend.
Paul featured in our 2018 film ‘Spare Change‘ For
any of our previous participants who would like to pay their respects, Paul’s
funeral will take place on Thursday, 7th November in Our Lady of Dolours Church, Dolphin’s Barn, at 11:30am.
Paul will also be reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Wednesday, from 2pm to 8pm.
Further showings of RADE’s new films!
The RADE film screenings were a fantastic success on Monday
the 23rd at the Irish Film Institute.
Over 200 people attended the launch; a wonderful
inter-agency experience of coming together and participation in the arts for
everybody.
Since the Launch, RADE has already received several requests regarding further showings.
We are delighted to announce that you can still catch RADE’s 2 new films from 2019 “The Man In the Chair” and “The Girl In The Window” on the big screen in RADE’s studio space at the OLV Building, every Wednesday at 2:00 pm. (These 2 new films will not go online till November 2020).
We can seat up to 50 people, so booking in advance is essential.
FILM LAUNCH 2019
Culture Night at RADE 2019
It’s that time of year again! Culture Night will soon again be upon us on Friday the 20th September 2019, from 4 pm to 9 pm.
RADE will open its door to the public to display a collection of artwork by their participants. Throughout the evening, RADE will screen a series of original short films, starring RADE participants.
RADE’s vision: Creativity is open to everyone
Summer Outing to Glendalough
Art Workshop with Joe Caslin
Production Wraps on Latest RADE Film Project
Written
by Marc McDonnell, 24th June 2019
RADE is proud to announce that it has just wrapped filming on its latest two shorts “The Girl in the Window” and “The Man in the Chair”.
Written by frequent RADE collaborator Rodney Lee (Irish Light Vs Tony) and directed by Gary Boyd, both films use an art gallery in the inner city of Dublin to examine how addicts and the homeless are perceived by the upper echelon of society through Lee’s dry satirical style.
Participants worked with comic creator Elida Maiques who facilitated workshops to produce the graphic novel RAIDIN’, WRITIN’ AN’ DRAWIN’. RADERS are determined to heal and make positive changes in their lives. Click on the picture to see their work.
Preparing for the New Film
Raders’ having fun and getting ready for their new films
BOOK LAUNCH 2019
The launch of our new book of art and poetry entitled ‘Raidin’ Writing & Drawing’.
The launch will take place at our premises, The OLV Building, Cathedral View Court, New Street, Dublin 8, at 11:30am on both Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May. Anne Buckley will formally launch the book on the 30th of April. We will be screening our most recent film ‘Spare Change’, and performing a RADE signature drama piece ‘Get Stoned’, on both dates.
Annual Report 2017/2018
An exploration of a year of recovery, art, drama and education
The annual report highlights the work undertaken by both the rehab and training team, creative departments and particpants in RADE. RADERS were busy celebrating our nation’s centenary throughout the year and presented their work in many formats, from a graphic novel to canvas paintings to sculptures to stage productions throughout the year.
The 2019 Aontas Star Awards ceremony took place in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital on Monday, 4th March. As recipients of a 2018 Star Award, RADE was invited to present awards to this year’s winners in the Social Inclusion category.
RADE is currently seeking volunteers with backgrounds in the visual and dramatic arts to assist in facilitating art & drama workshops. This is a chance to engage in exciting group projects and gain experience in group facilitation. Volunteers will be required to undergo Garda clearance and in-house induction prior to commencing. If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to cathal@rade.ie
MINISTER CATHERINE BYRNE’S VISIT TO RADE ART EXHIBITION
CATHERINE BYRNE, Minister of State For Health Promotion, visited RADE’S Art Exhibition On Friday, 23rd November 2018 at 11:30 AM.
Minister Catherine Byrne’s Visit to RADE Art Exhibition
Catherine Byrne, Minister of State for Health Promotion is coming to view RADE’s Art Exhibition on Monday, 19th November 2018 at 1:30 pm.
Launch of RADE annual art exhibition “ONE WISH”
The launch of RADE’s Art exhibition “One Wish”.
RADE annual art exhibition Launch
RADE would like to cordially invite you to the opening of our latest art exhibition in the OLV Building at 1:00 pm on Monday 5th November.
This exhibition is called “One Wish” and will feature the first showing of our fantastic new sculpture from 6000-year-old bog oak called “Moving Family”. There will also be many of the sculptures created under the supervision of Eoghan O’Neill RIP, through the RADE years.
Contemporary Paintings and drawings from our current programme participants will also be on show.
This will be a first production that will include inter agency participants and participants working with RADE through the new HSE initiative.
If you would like to expand your knowledge and broaden your mind on a number of different topics, drop by at 2:15 pm Thursday to be part of the new RADE Book Club. In our new Book Club, we will join together to read a book and then discuss it. Just give it a chance! You’ll really benefit from it and we know you’ll enjoy it…
We’d love to see you there!
FILM CLUB
FILM CLUB at RADE, EVERY MONDAY 2:30pm – 5:00pm,
Facilitated by David Sullivan
The Film Club at RADE gives the opportunity to participants to stay after the Day Programme to enjoy and discuss a film chosen by the group.
The first Film Club took place on the 1st of October 2018 with the screening of “Dog Day Afternoon“, starring Al Pacino and John Cazale.
Graphic Novel 2018
RADE is currently working with Elida Maiques, a cartoon artist, towards the production of a Graphic Novel. If things go as planned we hope to have the launch of the book in January 2019.
RADE’s 2017 Film- Irish Light Vs Tony
“Irish Light Vs Tony” is now available to watch on RADE’s Playback Year2017.
CREATIVE WRITING- 2018
Creative Writing Workshop
Current Workshops From August 2018- December 2018
Creative Writing with Karl Parkinson (August)
Comic Book with Elida Maiques (September)
Art Exhibition from 15th Oct – 26th Oct
100 Years Ago show in RADE (Nov-Dec)
“SWIFT FEST”- (Film Screening)
Place: Kevin Street Library
Date: 29th NOVEMBER
Time- 18:30 Hours
RADE 2018
RADE is currently working with Karl Parkinson, a creative writing Trainer.
RADE will start working with Elida Maiques, a cartoon artist in September 2018. The RADE participants will work on Mondays and Tuesdays (September,October, and November) towards the production of a Graphic Novel. If things go as planned we hope to have the launch of the book in January 2019. Watch this space!
The annual report highlights the work undertaken by both the rehab and training team, creative departments and particpants in RADE. RADERS were busy celebrating our nation’s centenary throughout the year and presented their work in many formats, from a graphic novel to canvas paintings to sculptures to stage productions throughout the year.
ART EXHIBITION – St. Patrick’s Cathedral – 20 March 2018
ART EXHIBITION BY RADE AT St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 20 March 2018
New Film “Any Spare Change”
RADE started shooting a new film “Any Spare Change” this week, 29 January 2018.
The first screening will take place on May 1 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.