Between You and Me is a series of online showcases and events promoting Contemporary Art and Culture from leading Irish and Los Angeles based artists working in the visual arts, film, theatre, music and literature. The program focuses on bringing our community together online through this difficult COVID-19 pandemic and connecting with new audiences through innovative creative digital platforms.

The Between You and Me series included: a CIACLA Online Program which features over 100 artists’ work presented across our social media; CICALA’s Micro Moments, presenting a series of public performances and creative activations by Artists showcasing creative activism and artistry; the return of The Irish Short Reel Series screening 21 Irish short films, I Traveled West, a poetry film which will produce a physical chapbook to coincide with the online presentation of Irish and American poetry, a CIACLA produced short film, a Music Showcase promoting Irish talent in Los Angeles and an a Visual Artist Spotlight series, and Culture Chats a showcase and discussion with leading Irish Contemporary Artists. 

“As we are all going through this strange moment of uncertainty together, forced to grow accustomed to a new way of living, presented with a space between our previous lives and the pressures of an unknown future, not what is to come. We have curated this exciting program full of engaging work to address this disoriented juncture and bring communities together, while also creating opportunities for artists to showcase their work and provide our audience with exciting new ways to engage with Contemporary Irish Culture.” ~ Matthew Nevin CIACLA’s Executive Director 

This program has been kindly supported by Mart Gallery & Studios,  Culture Ireland , Screen Ireland and The Emigrant Support Programme.