One, Here, Now is a series of spectacular floor-to-ceiling wall paintings that were made in 1996 by Irish artist Brian O’Doherty (then known as Patrick Ireland), through the invitation of Peter Murray. These murals were subsequently covered up until 2018, when SIRIUS undertook an ambitious project to restore them. As part of a planned programme around the works, curated by Miranda Driscoll, the Open Call funding allowed SIRIUS to commission visual artist Ailbhe Ní Bhriain to make a site-specific film piece, and a number of international composers to make new works, all in response to the newly restored murals. SIRIUS also partnered with Liz Roche Company and Cork Opera House to create a major new choreography for the stage.

Sirius Arts Centre

SIRIUS is an arts centre in Cobh, County Cork. SIRIUS approaches art through the lens of society in order to play a civic role locally and beyond. SIRIUS creates focused, artist-driven projects and collaborative, community-oriented projects. SIRIUS facilitates the production and presentation of, and public engagement with, art and knowledge, and offers professional development opportunities to artists through commissions and residencies. SIRIUS operates across all art forms – visual, performing, live, film, sound, vocal, written and born-digital – programming a mix of exhibitions, performances, events and activities, both on site and online.