Depictions of rural life in art often focus on the romantic, leaving the subject of loneliness underexamined. ‘Where do we all belong?’ is a socially-engaged visual art project addressing loneliness in Co. Sligo, Ireland.

In 2023 the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre found that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness in Europe with over 20% of respondents reporting feeling lonely most or all of the time compared to a 13% average across the EU.

‘Where do we all belong?’ will engage with communities in rural Sligo to create a visual art project that will educate, entertain and inspire meaningful connections and promote social inclusion.

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