Our Story
That’s Life is an award-winning arts and personal development program of the Brothers of Charity Services, Galway.
People with intellectual disability have opportunities to discover and realise their artistic potential, participating in a wide range of high quality arts programs run by established creative artists and makers.​
The individuals and groups supported by That’s Life create beautiful work which contributes to the cultural and artistic life of their community.
'The Magic Garden Festival'
Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge
Mon 19th to Friday 23rd June 2023
Core Values
Individual choice:
That’s Life respects individuals’ right to make their own choices. We support participants on individual and collaborative journeys of self-discovery and self-expression.
Quality:
That’s Life is committed to achieving the highest possible quality of engagement, artistic product and outcomes.
Connection:
That’s Life enables participants to claim their rightful place in the arts and wider community, and to make their contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
Creativity:
That’s Life aims to unleash the creativity inherent in all participants. We use our creativity to develop new ways of working and to respond to participants’ interests. We bring innovation and flexibility to all that we do. We create safe environments in which participants can explore their creative potential and develop new aspects of themselves.
Enthusiasm:
That’s Life believes passionately in everyone’s innate ability and potential. We bring energy, positivity and dynamism to all that we do.
Meet The Team
Thank you to all our artistic collaborators, past and present,
for helping to make the magic happen!
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Miquel Barcelo - Physical Theatre Practitioner
Aengus Hackett - Musician
Aine Lawless - Costume/Prop Design and Maker
Tommy Casby - Prop Designer and Maker
Mary Madec - Poetry and Spoken Word
Alison McDonnell-White - Poster Design and Video production
Geoff Allan - Photography, Social Media, PR
Martin Maguire - Visual Artist
Sandra O'Malley - Blue Raincoat Theatre, Sligo
Sharon Gilham - Costume Design
Laura O’Connell - Bounce Club Night Coordinator and DJ workshops
Edith Pieperhoff - Stop-motion Animation
Andy Spearpoint - Music Workshop Facilitator
Gerald Glynn - Visual Projection club nights
Fernando Elices - Production Consultant
Simon Kenny - App design, Illuminate
Shane O’Malley - Visual Artist, Club Tropicana
Peter Smith – Gamelan Facilitator
Anna Colomer – Artist – Shadow Puppetry
Little John Nee – Theatre Performer
Billy Hickling – Percussion Workshops
Aideen Barry – Visual Artist –
Johnny Dreams and Jessica Casey - Structure Worlds Installation
Mark Kelly – Visual Artist – Dream Project
Ruby Wallis – Visual Artist – Illuminate, Club Tropicana
Margaret Nolan – Artist – Club Tropicana
Kevin Higgins – Creative Writing Facilitator
Susan Millar DuMars – Creative Writing Facilitator
Roselyn et son homme – Breton Barrel Organ Artists
THINKING OF SUPPORTING US?
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Get in touch and we would be happy to walk you through the simple process of donating. Whatever the amount you can be sure it will make a difference.
Each year That’s Life needs to fundraise €30,000 to continue developing its rich program of projects and events.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Donations of €250 and more will qualify for tax relief:
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If you are a PAYE / PRSI employee and you donate more than €250 in a calendar year, That’s Life can reclaim the tax paid on your donation(s).
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If you are a self-assessed tax payer, you can claim for tax relief when filing your tax return and reduce the cost of making your donation.
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Companies donating more than €250 can also claim tax relief by including the claim on the company’s tax return.
Contact
Andrew Madec
Tel: 086 1527040
Email: andrew.madec@bocsi.ie
All donations will be acknowledged and receipted.
Get in touch to learn more about our work and how you can get involved
