The MART Team
Ciara Scanlan
Co Executive DirectorCiara Scanlan is an Artist and Curator based in Dublin. She holds a Masters in Art in the Digital World from NCAD Dublin and graduated from Crawford College of art in 2005 with a First class BA in Fine Art. In her Art practice she is interested in the ever-present force of the media and its ability to both unify and segregate society. Ciara works primarily through the medium of Video, performance, web based interventions. She is a founding Director of MART since 2007; a multidisciplinary arts organisation that is committed to the development and promotion of Contemporary Visual Arts.
Email:ciara@mart.ie
Matthew Nevin
Co Executive DirectorMatthew Nevin is a Cultural Producer with over 20 years of experience working in film, television and the arts throughout the US, Ireland, UK and Europe. He is Co-Director of The MART Gallery & Studios Dublin where he oversees the running of over 100 artist studios and a Contemporary Art Gallery, and serves as Executive Director of CIACLA – The Contemporary Irish Art Center Los Angeles – a non profit which produces contemporary Irish cultural events in California.
Matthew has recently Produced and Directed the award winning feature length documentary What is Going to Happen Next?, which reaches into the minds of one person from every country in the world; winning several awards and screening at 21 international film festivals. Recently produced projects include the short films ‘Maggie’ and ‘180 Degrees’ both filmed during the covid-19 pandemic. As an Art Director & Designer for film and tv he has worked on hit shows, such as Luther, Eastenders, The Bill, The Amazing Race, working with CBS, BBC, ITV, Element Pictures, RTE, TG4 and MTV.
Matthew has produced over 60 exhibitions internationally, curating several large scale creative projects in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA and Japan; for MART, CIACLA, PQ, IrelandWeek, EUCIA and Imagine Ireland. Through his own artwork he has exhibited internationally and created artwork for leading brands such as Ralph Lauren.
Matthew is a passionate advocate for the arts, he looks to create conversation and dialogue about key world issues, directly connecting the audience with a relatable narrative. He has a particular interest in the creation of inclusive projects that actively break down social and economic barriers.
Matthew holds a degree in Film & TV & Scenography from the University of Wales Aberystwyth and a Masters in Art in the Contemporary World from National College of Art & Design Dublin. He has secured funding from Culture Ireland, Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare, Galway & Dublin City Councils, Visual Artists Ireland, IFA Germany, Alliance Francaise, David Manley Awards, JEC Fund, Dept of Foreign Affairs Ireland, Creative Ireland and received a commission from Ralph Lauren.
www.matthewnevin.com – www.mart.ie – www.ciacla.com – www.whatisgoingtohappennext.com
Email:matthew@mart.ie
Edward Sheehy
Operations ManagerEdward is our Operations Manager and knows our buildings inside out. He oversees the day-to-day operation of our studios, supports our studio members, and is always on hand to help with questions about our spaces and facilities. With a background in Animation and Illustration, Edward brings experience in supporting artists, creative spaces and cultural programmes, helping to ensure our studios remain welcoming, well-managed and supportive places for artists to work.
Email:edward@mart.ie
Ewa Pypno
AdministratorEwa received a MA in Art History in University of Wroclaw. Since 2008 she has been based in Dublin where she has worked on several projects including digitisation and indexing of XIX century books in Trinity College Dublin. Prior to her work in MART Ewa worked in Ranelagh Arts Center where she was responsible for organising and facilitating exhibitions and also undertaking administrative tasks.
Email:ewa@mart.ie