Garden of Imagination

"You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it." – Robin Williams

A Facilitated Creative Space

Welcome to the Garden of Imagination

Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds! The Garden of Imagination is an interactive artistic space designed to inspire storytelling, poetry, music, theatre, and spontaneous expression. Whether nestled in a city square, a festival ground, or an open field, this evolving installation invites participation and fosters a sense of wonder and community.

What to Expect

Hosted by the Lady of the Garden, Yvonne Coughlan, the Garden of Imagination offers a welcoming space for artistic exploration. Visitors can choose to actively participate or simply immerse themselves in the atmosphere. Those who wish to engage can select from a list of creative prompts or roll a dice to embark on an unexpected artistic journey.

The Story Behind the Garden

The Garden of Imagination began as a durational performance in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 24, 2008. Inspired by a memorial plaque on a bench dedicated to Charlie ‘Midnight’ O’Sullivan, Yvonne sat in stillness, awaiting passersby. The first audience members who stopped were invited to create stories of their own, sowing the seeds of what would become a growing artistic movement.

Since then, the Garden of Imagination has flourished at numerous festivals and cultural events, including:

Fix in Art, Thessaloniki, Greece 2017- Bringing immersive storytelling to an international festival.
Electric Picnic 2-4 Sept.2017. Earth Spirit Stage-The Yurt of Infinate Possibilities. Yvonne curated everything from a hat making wotkshop, to theatrical and music performances.
Knockanstockan 25-26 July 2014- Walkabout fun with Yvonne.
Kinsale Arts Festival 2013 - Sparking conversations and creative expression.
diyCORK Festival of Culture 2012- A gathering for poetry, music, theatre, and healthy food.
Engage Arts Festival, Bandon 2010- Encouraging interactive performances and audience participation.
Ballinspittle Solstice Festival 2010- The Human Jukebox was a hit, especially with teens, who went and got their musical friends and had a sing song.

Make It Yours

The Garden of Imagination is adaptable to a variety of settings and themes. Whether as a festival installation, a private event feature, or a community gathering, the experience can be tailored to suit your vision. Options include:

Live storytelling and poetry sharing
Musical and theatrical performances
Interactive art and meditation spaces
Workshops and community-led projects

The experience can be structured as a ticketed event, donation-based, or freely open to the public, depending on your needs.

Bring the Garden to Your Event

Would you like to host the Garden of Imagination? Let’s collaborate to create a magical, participatory artistic space. Get in touch to explore possibilities!
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." – Albert Einstein