Sparkcatchers! Announce Tiny Mutiny Young Artists for 2026

Now in its 3rd year, Tiny Mutiny empowers a new generation of teenage artists from across Galway to imagine, develop, and realise their own creative projects with support from leading professionals in their field. Find out who will be taking part in this year's project here...

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This initiative was ignited from an idea by the children of Tiny Mutiny/An Ceannairc Beag Bídeach 2022, developed through research undertaken by Jojo Hynes and Midie Corcoran inspired by Broei in Gent.

As part of Tiny Mutiny 2026, the young creatives are mentored by professional artists, with a dedicated production budget and practical guidance throughout the summer supporting them to bring bold ideas to life across their arts discipline.

The young Artists who were successful in their applications for the Tiny Mutiny ‘Project Awards’ and ‘First Sparks’ are about to embark on a journey with their mentors working towards a public showcase of new work from across the arts for Culture Night on September 18th in The Mall Theatre,Tuam. The selected young artists and mentors will be guided throughout the project by Tuam based Sparkcatchers! Jojo Hynes & Midie Corcoran.

The Project Award recipients are:
Liam Ó Connor (Tuam) – Music
Alannah Caddye (Glenamaddy) – Literature
Lauren Caine (Ougherard) – Film
Harlow Slattery Madden (Loughrea) – Visual Art

The ‘First Sparks’ masterclass recipients are:
Lainey Tighe & Lia Mae Coen (Tuam) - Illustration
Abigale Heavey (Newbridge) - Poetry

This year’s Tiny Mutiny mentors are Amy Louise O’Callaghan, Paul McDonnell, Emma Zukovic, Tracy Bruen, Serena Molloy and Méabh McDonnell. They are all leading professionals in their respective fields and will provide invaluable expertise and practical guidance to the young artists they will be working with.

Tiny Mutiny! 2026 is commissioned by Galway County Arts Office in partnership with Sparkcatchers! with support from Galway County Council, Creative Ireland and Arts Council.