The symposium will bring together a team of 4 Irish and 2 international artists to create a series of land and environmental art using the natural materials within the landscape. The artists will work and live within the community for three weeks in September 2002.

The sculptural pieces by the commissioned artist will remain as a legacy in the Parklands and will become a part of their permanent collection.

The symposium will highlight Lough Boora Parklands as a creative resource of national significance.

A primary education programme hosted by the Sculptor's Society of Ireland will take place at the Parklands during the symposium. Over 60 students from 5 schools will participate.

COMMUNITY ARTS EVENTS
Art and the Landscape
An evening of original music, poetry and prose by artist's Adele O'Dwyer, Astrid Gjesing and John Feehan. September 18th at Boora Church.

A Passion for Tradition
An exhibition of 30 black and white photographs by Symposium photographer, James Fraher September 9th-29th at Ferbane Cultural Centre.

The Invisible City
A sculpture installation focusing on the city as concept, as metaphor and as process by Symposium artist Jorn Rønnau. September 9th-29th in Ferbane, Co. Offaly.

Window Art
A series of artist installations in shop front windows, Ferbane, Co. Offaly. September 9th-29th

Young Sculptor's Symposium
The Sculptor's Society of Ireland will host a primary education programme within the community. September 23th-28th.

Photo and video documentation
Featured on the web throughout the symposium by photographer James Fraher. Images will be loaded daily to www.loughbooraparklands.ie