Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship

Curator Glucksman gallery Glucksman Gallery Confucius Institute UCC

UCC Confucius Institute & Shandon Studios welcome Photographers & Artists to submit work for an exhibition @
The Glucksman Gallery & The Confucius Institute curated by Tadhg Crowley of the Glucksman Gallery celebrating Cork and Shanghai 20 Years of Friendship
Exhibition Dates 7th to 19th October 2025

Deadline for submission is 9th August 2025

How to submit your work:

Please email shandonstudios@gmail.com the images you would like to submit in digital form no larger than 2mb per image. All images should be labelled ” Title” Your name / Year of completion/ (optional to include media used if appropiate)
If you submit a series of images to be hung together and in a certain way, please provide a graphic to show this.
As the nature of the space including glass walls and video screens present certain restrictions and opportunities we cannot at this point guarantee the size your work will be printed, please indicate a preferred size.
Please provide a short biographical statement / explanation of the work if appropriate and links to your online portfolio.
All images will be printed and framed by the exhibition organisers.
The broad themes are : Visions / Architecture / Street life / Connections
The only technical requirement is that the work can be printed, and you can deliver a high-resolution file if your work is selected.
Deadline for submission is 9th August 2025

Scroll down to see some examples of the work from the Shanghai artists and the spaces in the Glucksman gallery

TWIN CITIES

Cork and Shanghai are twin cities, with a sister city agreement formalized in 2005. Cork was the first Irish city to twin with a Chinese city. This twinning relationship, along with partnerships with Hangzhou, Wuxi, and Shenzhen, aims to foster cultural, educational, and economic exchange between the two cities.

Cork’s twinning with Shanghai, and its other Chinese partnerships, are part of a broader effort to internationalize the city and promote global connections. The relationship includes:

Cultural and educational exchange:
Cork City Council supports student and teacher exchanges between schools in Cork and China, promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Economic development:
Cork City Council also supports local businesses in exploring and developing markets in China.
Joint projects:
The city council has signed Memoranda of Understanding with various Shanghai government bodies to facilitate cooperation on specific projects.
Celebrations and events:
Cork celebrates Chinese New Year with events that showcase Chinese culture and art.
High-level visits:
There have been numerous visits between representatives of both cities, including Lord Mayors and other officials, to strengthen ties and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

This twinning arrangement is a significant aspect of Cork’s international relations and contributes to its reputation as a globally connected and culturally diverse city.