The Upstart Collaborative put original art and poetry posters on Dublin streets during the Irish General Election Campaign 2011. The poster project engaged the interest of hundreds of artists, writers and volunteers, capturing the imagination of the public and featuring widely in the national and international media.

Formed originally to create debate around the role of arts in public life, Upstart are keen to build upon the success of their debut project.

This July 2012, Upstart are building an exciting new pop-up park in Dublin City Centre to showcase the best in Irish design talent by temporarily converting one of the city's vacant spaces into a thriving visitor playground.

This unique community initiative will reinvent an abandoned city eyesore and provide a safe and socially inclusive space where visitors can rediscover the urban landscape and explore the full potential of creativity and play as tools for greater social and personal well-being. Find out more…

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