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KATH
GORMAN
FOUNDER /
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Kath Gorman is a creative producer, curator and arts management consultant. She has senior arts management experience in the area of festivals, venue management and resource organisations in Ireland and the UK. She set up Promenade in early 2021, providing producing and strategic supports to artists and organisations in the fields of circus arts, multi-disciplinary arts, participatory arts, street arts and spectacle. Recent roles include: Adviser, Arts Participation for The Arts Council of Ireland, Head of Participation and Engagement and Artistic Curator for Cork Midsummer Festival, one of Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festivals and well-known as leaders in developing ambitious and high-quality international arts projects involving multi-stakeholder partnerships. She has particular expertise in producing site-specific arts commissions with international and Irish artists in specific places or with communities of interest. She is also an experienced fundraiser using a partnership multi-sectoral based approach to raise substantial funding
Kath was also the Project Manager for large-scale outdoors arts commission Cork Ignite (Led by National Sculpture Factory and Create during 2014/15) resulting in an ambitious projection mapped artwork for over 8000 people during Cork City’s Culture Night 2015. Past consultancies include Development plan for ISACS FRESH STREET#3/ Galway2020, International Scoping Study for Creative Places (The Arts Council, Ireland) and INTERREG Ireland Wales Coracle Culture Programme. Other previous roles include Director of Kinsale Arts Week; Festival Producer for multi-partnership outdoors creative learning festivals on behalf of BBC Blast at the National Theatre (Watch This Space), Serpentine Gallery/Kensington Gardens and Trafalgar Square and Director of London arts centre Jacksons Lane. She has been a peer review panel member for the Arts Council and local authorities and has regularly been asked to speak on Creative Europe funding.
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CIARA O’MAHONY
PRODUCER
Ciara is a Cork based producer with extensive experience working across art forms in the Irish cultural landscape coordinating small to large-scale projects, events and festivals. With a BA in Film & Screen Media from University College Cork, Ciara excels in producing large-scale events and projects with notable events including 2 flagship Culture Night Late events funded by The Arts Council in partnership with Candy Warhol and queer performance collective Mockie Ah and as the Community Arts Curator in Residence for St. Patrick's Festival with Cork City Council.
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Inclusivity and diversity is at the heart of their artistic practice working to create equal opportunity for those underrepresented in the arts. Ciara currently sits on the board for the National Circus Festival of Ireland.
Alexandre Maronna
PRODUCER
Alexandre Maronna is a communicator, actor, playwright, and producer with a diverse background in the performing arts. A PR graduate from Fundação Cásper Líbero in Brazil, he began his career in theatre, honing his skills as both a theatre-maker and producer.
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Drawn to the creative energy of the arts, Alexandre has spent over a decade working in various roles. His experience ranges from coordinating large-scale events like Elton John's Rocket Man tour to managing marketing campaigns for companies like Electrolux. He has also produced a variety of theatrical productions and cultural projects, including work with circus companies.
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One of his proudest achievements was his involvement in the development of the Teatro de Conteiner Munzunza in São Paulo. This unique theatre, built from shipping containers in a vulnerable community, has become a cultural and social landmark.
In 2024, Alexandre joined Promenade in Ireland, where he currently supports the development and success of ten talented artists across circus, street arts, and spectacle. He is passionate about fostering artistic growth, promoting sustainability, and building strong connections within the arts community.
AyÅŸegül
Yüzel
PRODUCER
AyÅŸegül Yüzel is a Cork-based Turkish producer, project manager, and art historian. After graduating with a degree in Art History from Ankara University, she began a Master's program in Armenian Literature and Culture at the same institution. During her studies, she published articles and book chapters on literature and visual arts. While pursuing her integrated PhD, she moved to Ireland to further develop her skills and take a more active, creative role in the arts. She holds a First Honours Degree in Arts Management and Creative Producing from University College Cork.
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With over ten years of experience in the arts, AyÅŸegül has taken on a wide range of responsibilities across local, national, and international projects and festivals. Currently, she wears multiple hats within the Irish cultural sector: In addition to her role at Promenade, she is the Project Coordinator for Creative Places Tipperary Town and works as a freelance producer, supporting festivals and artists.
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She has a strong passion for raising awareness of equality in diverse communities through creative programmes.