A spectacular large scale light projection will change the face of the new Regional Cultural Centre building in Letterkenny every evening from the 16th to the 20th of December from 4pm to 10pm nightly. The project is entitled Centrefold and might best be described as an architectural origami. It will have the effect of transforming and dissolving the very distinctive aluminium clad building before your very eyes. This magical event promises to be a great family Pre-Christmas outing and is guaranteed to entertain people of all ages. It has been specially commissioned by the Centre in partnership Donegal County Council’s Public Art Programme and it is the first time that the work of internationally renowned artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer can be seen in Ireland. 
The artists have specialised in these one-off large-scale light projections since the early 90’s and have undertaken major commissions throughout Britain.
Their approach might be described as painting with light or using light and illusion as a means of constructing new architectural forms. The projects are essentially giant slide projections using large, high-powered machines capable of throwing images great distances and covering areas of up to 30 metres square. A sequence of about fifty different slides is projected to create a constantly evolving architecture of light.
Free Festive Family Fun
Visitors will also have the chance to check out the inside of the building, with a fabulous free programme of screenings and exhibitions on offer each evening from 4 pm to 10 pm to coincide with Centrefold. There will be a particular focus on children and families with a special Free Festive Family Fun programme each evening between 4pm and 7 pm. A dedicated Arts Activity Room will feature face painting, music making and wall drawing. An ongoing programme of short films and animation, suitable for all for all ages, from Darklight - Ireland’s premiere digital film festival will be screened in the Cinema. The North West Film Archive, which features over 90 hours of film fromk Derry and Donegal will be available to search on twelve computers in the Digital Media Suite and a selection of films from the Archive will also be screened on an ongoing basis each evening.
It the last chance to see the wonderful Irish Art 1947-1974, The Great Southern Art Collection exhibition that features paintings by many of Ireland’s leading 20th century artists such as William Leech, Nano Reid, Gerard Dillon and Patlrick Collins. The exhibition will be accompanied by a family activity pack designed to keep younger members busy. There will also be a Foyer Foto exhibition of photographs from the Donegal County Council Collection.
Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny is directly operated by Donegal County Council’s Cultural Services Division and receives revenue funding from the Arts Council and Letterkenny Town Council. For further information telephone 074 91 29186.