Mrs Naomi Patrick, Arts Society Convenor, organised this fascinating and enlightening talk by Creative Adviser, Arts Activist, Artist, Curator and Cultural Broker Noelle McAlinden who gave a talk entitled “The State of the Arts””

Noelle’s credentials are as varied as they are impressive and include:

Board Member Arts Council NI

Vice Chair Centre for Contemporary Arts Derry Londonderry

Chair Education Committee RUA

Fermanagh Live Arts Festival Board of Directors

Creative Adviser to Derry Londonderry City of Culture 2013

Director and Curator The London Street Gallery

Creative Adviser WELB

Advisory Officer Education Authority