ATU Celebrates

2nd Edition of ATU’s Literary and Visual Art Journal Launched

On 25 April, ATU launched the second edition of Scrimshaw, A Journal of New Writing and Visual Art. The journal is a collection of poetry, prose, and imagery from over 50 contributors from across the ATU community including students, staff and alumni.

Students of the Writing and Literature programme at ATU Sligo edited and produced the journal which was officially launched ahead of National Poetry Day by Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President.

The editorial team comprised of Tony Keenan, Dianne McPhelim, Alice Turpin, Meabh Callaghan, Lucy Goss, and Damien Kelly. Creative Design student at ATU, Ryan Dempsey designed the journal.

The name ‘Scrimshaw’ comes from the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the by-products of whales, such as bones or cartilage. This was a hobby of whalers to pass the time away through creativity.

There are still some complimentary copies available. If you would like a copy please email anne.donnelly@ atu.ie The journal can also be viewed online at this link