CreativesAgainstCovid19

SOON IS NOW: An exhibition celebrating global creativity, hope and love during lockdown.

Posted on 8 July 20209 July 2020 by Celine Dee

We’re delighted to be partnering with Ireland’s number one paying visitor attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, to showcase the diversity of work from the Creatives Against Covid-19 campaign. For the first time, the breadth of global and local talent can be experienced together under one iconic roof.

SOON IS NOW is an exhibition of creativity, hope and love during lockdown which runs from 11^th July to 31^st August 2020. At the height of the pandemic, when the whole world was put on pause, Creatives Against Covid-19 called on the creative industry to design inspiring art prints of optimism and resilience.

Building the collection from a place of positivity, patience and hope, we chose the theme “Soon”. Soon, all the things we enjoyed most would resume. Soon, the pieces of our lives would fall back into place. In just 7 days, over 1,200 art prints from over 30 countries were designed and submitted to the campaign.

The art quickly became an antidote to bad news, an explosion of colour and creativity, filling hearts and Instagram feeds across the globe with moments of hope, joy and love. Bringing us together when we had to stay apart.

This exhibition marks the passing of time of the pandemic. We are one step closer to doing all the simple things we missed the most. As the Lockdown draws to a close, SOON IS NOW.

To show our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have purchased a Creatives Against Covid-19 print online, we are offering free entry to the Home of Guinness and a complimentary beverage. We’ll be sending print purchasers an email with a code to book your complimentary visit soon.

For those who haven’t yet purchased, and don’t want to miss this special exhibition, purchase your print today at www.creativesagainstcovid19.com

Guinness Storehouse MD Catherine Toolan said, “It was fascinating to see the outpouring of creativity inspired by this campaign – not just the variety of talent in the artwork, but also the strong message of unity during what continues to be an trying time. I was also intrigued to see the long-awaited pint of Guinness feature in many guises throughout the artwork, and it is a perfectly fitting venue to not only showcase the work, but also invite people to enjoy a pint poured at the Home of Guinness itself. We look forward to welcoming everyone in to see the exhibition!”
Catherine Toolan, MD Guinness Storehouse

“The Guinness Storehouse has always been a hub of creativity, from storytelling and advertising to hosting and supporting artists, musicians and visual creatives. It’s the perfect venue to showcase this global creativity. While celebrated across the globe, Guinness is intrinsically Dublin– just like Creatives Against Covid-19 which was born in Dublin and raised in the world.”
Celine Dee, RichardsDee

Bringing “heART” to the streets of Dublin thanks to Dublin Bus

Posted on 4 June 20205 June 2020 by Celine Dee

From 28^th May to 8^th July, the Creatives Against Covid19 “Have HeART” campaign will be showcased on 101 buses throughout the streets of Dublin thanks to the very generous support of Dublin Bus.

The goal of the campaign is to inspire Irish people to “Have HeART” by purchasing an original art print from the Creatives Against Covid19 online store. The proceeds from every purchase will be donated equally between ISPCC Childline and Women’s Aid, helping vulnerable women and children affected by the current pandemic.

Supporters of the campaign are now able to spot some of their favourite artwork on the 50 sightline and 50 t-side bus ads as well as on the beautiful full wrap on Route 46a which travels right through Dublin city from the Phoenix Park in the north to Dun Laoghaire in the south.

Throughout the current crisis, Dublin Bus has been working bravely and tirelessly to keep Dublin city moving for essential workers. And now, thanks to their support, we hope that our campaign of optimism and resilience will brighten up the commute of those who work on the frontline every day.

“It has always been important to us in Dublin Bus to play an active part in communities across the city. Throughout this pandemic, we have played our part by providing a safe and reliable service for frontline employees and essential journeys. Our partnership with Creatives Against Covid19 has provided us with another opportunity to help our communities. This initiative is a great example of how people have pulled together during this challenging time to not only create inspiring messages of hope, but also to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society who have been made more vulnerable by this pandemic.”
Ray Coyne, CEO Dublin Bus

“We are so honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of this wonderful artistic fundraising campaign that has generated such an incredible outpouring of extraordinary, inspiring and beautiful works. The support of Dublin Bus means increased visibility across the capital, helping to drive sales. To all involved – thank you.”
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid

“ISPCC Childline is very grateful to have the generous support of Dublin Bus, creating a strong visual presence across the city and beyond for the wonderful Creatives Against COVID-19 campaign. The generosity of all those supporting the Creatives Against COVID-19 campaign is helping to safeguard Childline’s future and making a vital difference for children and young people.
John Church, CEO ISPCC Childline

“On behalf of the whole Creatives Against Covid19 team, I want to give a huge thanks to Dublin Bus for their incredible support of our “Have HeART campaign”. Their generosity has literally filled the streets of the capital with our message of hope and optimism. It’s particularly special for us to see our campaign come to life throughout the city where it first began.”
Celine Dee, RichardsDee

To buy original art prints in aid of ISPCC Childline and Women’s Aid visit https://www.creativesagainstcovid19.com

Inspiring the country to have hope and have HeART.

Posted on 28 May 202028 May 2020 by Celine Dee

From Monday 18^th May, many contributors to Creatives Against COVID-19 will have seen their art prints showcased across Ireland as part of a newly launched campaign facilitated by the marketing service group, Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland.

On behalf of the whole Creatives Against COVID-19 team, we’re delighted to announce that our media campaign ‘Have HeART’ is now live. Over the coming weeks, followers of the initiative will continue to see the campaign in major national newspapers including the Irish Independent, Irish Daily Mail and Sunday World Magazine. The campaign’s out-of-home ads are also visible nationwide in key locations including Dublin’s Heuston station, Dundrum Town Centre, Galway’s Corrib Shopping Centre and Kerry’s Manor West Shopping Centre.

The goal of the campaign is to inspire Irish people to ‘Have HeART’ by purchasing an original art print from the Creatives Against COVID-19 online store. The proceeds from every purchase will be donated equally between ISPCC Childline and Women’s Aid, helping vulnerable women and children affected by the current pandemic.

While the campaign hopes to inspire kindness, goodwill and generosity While the campaign hopes to inspire kindness, goodwill and generosity towards the two charities, the reach of the campaign was greatly amplified with the assistance of our marketing partner, Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland.

“ISPCC Childline is hugely grateful for all of the wonderful support we have received through the Creatives Against COVID-19 campaign. That PML Group are ensuring a captivating out-of-home presence to showcase these uplifting pieces and raise awareness of ISPCC Childline is significant. The generosity of Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland supporting this campaign is really helping to safeguard Childline’s future and making a vital difference for children and young people.”
John Church, CEO ISPCC Childline

“We are so honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of this wonderful artistic fundraising campaign that has generated such an incredible outpouring of extraordinary, inspiring and beautiful works. The prints allow us to display something in our homes that will remind us in years to come of a time where we were all severely challenged but never lost hope. The support of Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland and PML means increased visibility and sales across the many platforms they are providing free of charge. To all involved- thank you.”
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid

Dentsu Aegis Network are the first global marketing services group built for Dentsu Aegis Network are the first global marketing services group built for the digital economy. Designed to meet their customers’ needs, they are fueled by an ambition to drive sustainable business growth for clients brands and businesses. They strongly believe that the closer brands get to people, the more likely they are to thrive.

“We are grateful to Dentsu Aegis for their pro bono work on our campaign, securing the media coverage that has brought it to life across the country helping to spread our message of hope and driving sales to our online shop, helping us raise more funds for vulnerable women and children during the current crisis.”
Celine Dee, RichardsDee

“The team at Dentsu Aegis Network are delighted to assist Creatives Against Covid 19 to fine tune its online presence & digital campaign and courtesy of our media partners, to provide additional fund raising momentum across the radio, print and out of home (poster) mediums. The global and long lasting nature of these wonderful prints will serve as a reminder of this pandemic and the power of creativity to brighten people’s lives while raising much needed funds for Women’s Aid and the ISPCC.”
Liam McDonnell, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network

“PML Group alongside Clear Channel Ireland and Exterion Media are delighted to be part of this excellent initiative helping the ISPCC and Women’s Aid by showcasing stunning creative across broadcast digital out of home. The response has been really strong to date given the strategic placement in high footfall locations.”
Geoff Lyons, Managing Director, PML Group

Designing Meaningful Change Together

Posted on 20 April 202028 May 2020 by Celine Dee

Creatives Against Covid-19 called on the creative industry to design and donate inspiring posters of optimism, resilience and hope. The result? Over 1,200 submissions, from over 30 countries, in just 7 days. The prints will be made available to buy, with all funds donated equally across Women’s Aid and ISPCC Childline.

To reframe this crisis into something more hopeful and optimistic, the Creatives Against Covid19 council chose the campaign theme ‘Soon’. This moment in our lives will not last forever. Soon we will be reunited with our families and friends. Soon all the things we enjoy the most will resume. And when they do, we will appreciate them so much more. Under the positive theme of ‘Soon’ we asked creatives to share messages of Hope & Optimism, Strength & Solidarity, Togetherness, Kindness, Resilience. We wanted the campaign to spread messages of hope for now and the future. And we wanted the prints to be beautiful pieces of original work that people would be proud to hang in their homes.

The campaign is a creative collaboration between Shauna Buckley, Emma Conway, Sarah Doyle, Ryan Kavanagh, Fuchsia MacAree, Rory Simms, The Project Twins and was originated by RichardsDee.

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Creatives Against Covid-19

Posted on 9 April 202028 May 2020 by Celine Dee

Creatives Against Covid-19 is a campaign calling on the creative industry to design and donate inspiring posters of optimism, resilience, and hope. The posters will be made available to download or buy in print, with all funds donated equally across Women’s Aid and ISPCC Childline.

This is the worst global crisis the world has faced since WWII threatening everyone indiscriminately, but especially vulnerable women and children. Social isolation is more dangerous for women and children living in the reality of abusive relationships. Trapped inside without the sanctuary of work or school, these people need our help now. ISPCC Childline are already reporting a 30% increase in vulnerable children seeking help and advice on online. Equally, Women’s Aid are deeply concerned about the safety of women and children affected by domestic abuse during this pandemic.

Creatives Against Covid-19 aims to mobilise the creative community to help raise much needed funds for women and children who are suffering and in need. We want to come together as a creative force and use our collective imagination and skills to design posters of hope, optimism and resilience. The posters will be created and donated by all creatives including; illustrators, designers, artists, photographers, typographers and writers. All posters will be available for purchase as digital downloads or as beautiful prints on www.creativesagainstcovid19.com.

To reframe this crisis into something more hopeful and optimistic, we have chosen the campaign theme ‘Soon’. This moment in our lives will not last forever. Soon we will be reunited with our families and friends. Soon all the things we enjoy the most will resume. And when they do, we will appreciate them so much more. We will emerge stronger from this crisis, showing more respect and kindness towards each other and our world. Under the positive theme of ‘Soon’ we can share messages of: Hope & Optimism, Strength & Solidarity, Togetherness, Kindness, Resilience. The posters will spread messages of hope for now and the future. The brief is available for download here https://tinyurl.com/wcj285g

The poster submission date is Thursday April 16^th. Soon after the posters will go on sale on www.creativesagainstcovid19.com. All proceeds will be equally donated to ISPCC Childline and Women’s Aid.

The campaign is a creative collaboration between Shauna Buckley, Emma Conway, Sarah Doyle, Ryan Kavanagh, Fuchsia MacAree, Rory Simms, The Project Twins and was originated by RichardsDee.

Download the brief: https://tinyurl.com/wcj285g
Instagram: @creativesagainstcovid19
Twitter: @createsvscovid
Facebook: @creativesagainstcovid19