Cian O'Brien

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COBA: Cian O’Brien Arts @ Centre Culturel Irlandais
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Ireland, Ireland
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About Cian O'Brien

I am a dynamic arts leader with over 15 years’ experience working with some of Ireland’s most important cultural institutions and production companies.I am keen on building partnerships, creating opportunities for audiences to engage with the most exciting arts experiences. Projects I have led, supported and developed have represented Ireland at a national and international level.Prior to establishing COBA: Cian O’Brien Arts, I was Artistic Director of Project Arts Centre, Ireland's first arts centre, from 2011-2024. Prior to this I was Producer/Artist Development with Rough Magic Theatre Company and have worked as a freelance producer with many of Ireland’s independent theatre and dance companies. I am Chairperson of Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Dead Centre Theatre and former Deputy Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts Steering Committee (2016-2022). In May 2023 I was appointed as a member of the Comité Strategique of the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Cian O'Brien's Current Company Details
Centre Culturel Irlandais

Centre Culturel Irlandais

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Cian O'Brien Work Experience Details
  • Coba: Cian O'Brien Arts
    Director
    Coba: Cian O'Brien Arts Jun 2024 - Present
    Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    COBA: Cian O’Brien Arts is a newly established production house and touring company which supports the production of large-scale cultural projects and cooperations alongside a touring agency for artists based on the island of Ireland. The company also works strategically with cultural organisations on policy, recruitment, strategy and communications.
  • Centre Culturel Irlandais
    Strategic Committee Member
    Centre Culturel Irlandais May 2023 - Present
    Paris, Île-De-France, France
  • Dead Centre Theatre
    Chairperson
    Dead Centre Theatre Nov 2017 - Present
    County Dublin, Ireland
    Chairperson of one of the world's most exciting contemporary theatre companies; based in Dublin but touring to Russia, Australia, France, Estonia, Holland, Romania, Germany, China, USA and across the UK.
  • Baboró International Arts Festival For Children
    Chairperson
    Baboró International Arts Festival For Children Nov 2017 - Present
    County Galway, Ireland
    Board Member of Baboró International Arts Festival for Children; Ireland’s flagship international arts festival devoted exclusively to children and families.
  • Project Arts Centre
    Artistic Director
    Project Arts Centre Oct 2011 - Jun 2024
    Dublin
    Artistic Director & CEO of Ireland's first, and busiest arts centre, presenting over 600 events a year to an audience of over 50,000 people.
  • The National Campaign For The Arts
    Committee Member
    The National Campaign For The Arts Nov 2016 - Oct 2022
    County Dublin, Ireland
    The National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) is a volunteer-led, grassroots movement that makes the case for the arts in Ireland. The NCFA works to ensure that the arts are on national and local government agendas and are recognised as a vital part of contemporary Irish life.
  • Coiscéim Dance Theatre
    Chairperson
    Coiscéim Dance Theatre Feb 2014 - Dec 2020
    County Dublin, Ireland
    One of Ireland's leading Dance Theatre companies, CoisCéim presents highly original work to audiences on stage, on film and off site throughout Ireland and overseas. The company's style of performance is distinctive, contemporary and vibrant, with a knowing regard for the everyday. Artistic Director David Bolger embraces a selection of dance styles to articulate stories and emotions that are relevant to the landscapes in which we live.
  • Irish Theatre Institute
    Board Member
    Irish Theatre Institute Apr 2013 - Dec 2020
    County Dublin, Ireland
    Irish Theatre Institute (ITI), is a resource organisation that nurtures, promotes and drives the ambition of Irish theatre makers and Irish theatre, from its grassroots beginnings to its presentation on the world stage. ITI seeks to maximise creative opportunities and resources for performing artists and producers across theatre and dance in all Ireland and international contexts.
  • Theatre Forum Ireland
    Board Member
    Theatre Forum Ireland Jun 2009 - Jul 2012
    County Dublin, Ireland
    Theatre Forum’s purpose – working alongside its members and partners – is to strengthen Ireland’s performing arts community, and to advance its interests to ensure a sustainable future.
  • Rough Magic Theatre Company
    Producer / Artist Development
    Rough Magic Theatre Company Oct 2007 - Oct 2011
    County Dublin, Ireland
    Rough Magic are one of Ireland's leading theatre companies presenting a range of work in Dublin and on tour in Ireland and abroad. My role at Rough Magic involved producing performances, managing and developing teams along with talent development, leading their pioneering SEEDS, Production Support and ADVANCE programmes.
  • Project Arts Centre
    Board Member
    Project Arts Centre Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

Cian O'Brien Skills

Arts Administration Theatre Performing Arts Drama Event Management Art Theatrical Production Entertainment Dance Visual Arts Curating Event Planning Fine Art Public Relations Social Media Project Management Management Communication

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cian O'Brien

What company does Cian O'Brien work for?

Cian O'Brien works for Centre Culturel Irlandais

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Cian O'Brien's current role is COBA: Cian O’Brien Arts.

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Cian O'Brien's email address is ci****@****ail.com

What schools did Cian O'Brien attend?

Cian O'Brien attended University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin.

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Cian O'Brien has skills like Arts Administration, Theatre, Performing Arts, Drama, Event Management, Art, Theatrical Production, Entertainment, Dance, Visual Arts, Curating, Event Planning.

Who are Cian O'Brien's colleagues?

Cian O'Brien's colleagues are Aoife Shine, Marie Hermet, Rudi-Lee Mccarthy, Oisín Arthurs, Nora Hickey M’sichili, Clíona Ní Ríordáin, Rosarii Coleman.

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