Four decades of
community arts

An active part of the AltEnts family from the beginning, Jimmy is a photographer whose Yellow Barrel series documented generations of Tallaght residents from the 90s to the present day.

With AltEnts since 1990, Brenda shaped the organisation's visual arts programme, curating exhibitions featuring some of Ireland's most influential artists at the AltEnts Gallery in the Civic Theatre and venues across the county.

Hugh has been Head Technician at Rua Red Arts Centre since it opened in 2009. A painter in his own right, he has been overseeing all the major exhibitions in the county's main gallery for the past 17 years.

A multidisciplinary background across arts, health, technology and the environment. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of SilverCloud Health, and a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

Bridges technology, community leadership and the arts. An active musician since his teens - performing, recording and touring throughout Ireland - with governance experience through Wanderers GAA Club.

An ardent supporter and lover of the arts, Aoife travels the world seeking cultural experiences. A member of the Goethe Choir Dublin, she regularly performs at the National Concert Hall and other venues around the country.

Involved with AltEnts since the 80s - first as a guitar student at the Tallaght Rock School, then as tutor, administrator and Music Programme Manager. Appointed CEO in 2015.

Founding member and CEO from 1982 to 2014. Liam built a creative hub in the region from nothing - establishing festivals, schools and Tallaght's first affordable artists' studios, and curating hundreds of exhibitions between 1984 and 2013.

Singer-songwriter and BIMM graduate. Lara has performed in Dublin's best-known venues and appeared as backing vocalist and guitarist for U2 in "Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming". She teaches with the Des Carty Music School and mentors in SubSounds.