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• July 1, 2022

  Modern Irish Sculpture | Group Exhibition at The Kenmare Butter Market

  This dedicated sculpture exhibition showcases large-scale works by 33 of Ireland’s leading artists in one of Ireland’s largest gallery spaces. Modern Irish Sculpture’s unique focus gives the unparalleled opportunity to view a broad range of contemporary sculpture under one roof. The exhibiting artists include Michael Quane, Eileen McDonagh, Alva Gallagher, Bob Quinn, Jim Turner, Cecilia […]
• June 24, 2022

  Group Exhibition at Brookfield Farm

  Field Exchange is where relationships between agriculture and creativity are examined and invigorated to combat climate change. Presented on Brookfield Farm on the shores of Lough Derg, Co Tipperary by farmer and climate ambassador Ailbhe Gerrard, The Exchange programme of creative agricultural topics is facilitated by the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS). The Exchanges are further […]
• June 20, 2022

  10 artists receive Markievicz Award to create work that reflects on the role of women in Irish history

  From the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the 10 new recipients of the Decade of Centenaries Markievicz Award for artists. The Markievicz Award is intended to support artists to develop their craft and ultimately produce great art that […]
• June 17, 2022

  Normal | Kildare Art Collective Exhibition at Riverbank Arts Centre

  03/06/2022 – 02/07/2022 – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Riverbank Arts Centre, Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge normal /ˈnɔːm(ə)l/ Following the success of ‘Small Steps’, outdoor exhibition for June Fest 2021, Kildare Art Collective returns with an exhibition of new work, ‘Normal’, bringing the collective back within the walls of the McKenna Gallery. For […]
• June 13, 2022

  Silent Signals | Conor O’Grady at Áras Inis Gluaire, Mayo

  09/06/2022 – 11/07/2022 – Áras Inis Gluaire, Church Street, Belmullet Silent Signals is a survey exhibition by Mayo based artist Conor O’Grady which features recent paintings, photographic works and sculptures that were created during various research projects undertaken by O’Grady in rural areas of Ireland and Scotland between 2019- 2022. The work examines some of the […]
• June 10, 2022

  Gather by Niamh O’Malley | Ireland at Venice 2022 Officially Opens

  Ireland at Venice 2022, the national representation of Ireland at the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia presents Gather by artist Niamh O’Malley. Gather is curated by the Temple Bar Gallery + Studios Curatorial Team, Clíodhna Shaffrey & Michael Hill Niamh O’Malley’s sculpture and moving image works hold us in the space for which they are made. […]
• June 6, 2022

  Aesthetica Magazine Creative Writing Award

  Deadline: 31 Aug 2022 Aesthetica Magazine is open for submissions for their 2022 Creative Writing Award.  Submit your poetry and fiction to win £5,000 and publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.  >> Find out more
• June 3, 2022

  The Shahidah Janjua Poetry Competition: Ballybunion Arts Festival

  Deadline: 8 Jul 2022 The Shahidah Janjua Poetry Competition of the Ballybunion Arts Festival is open for submissions for their July 2022 poetry competition. The prizes will be awarded on the opening night of 21st July 2022 at the Community Centre in Ballybunion. There are three cash prizes for first, second and third (€150, €100, €50). The […]
• June 1, 2022

  An exhibition by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation and Poetry Ireland, presented by the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin from May 10th through August 22nd, 2021.

  This exhibition of 33 poetry films captures poets and actors from Ireland, the US, and the UK reading their own poems or works by beloved poets that seek to integrate poetry into everyday life. Presented outdoors in IMMA’s formal gardens, the series will appear as a four-part program, with each part focusing on a different […]
• May 27, 2022

  Workshop | Experiment with Acrylics with Margaret Farrell at Schoolhouse for Art

   Dates: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July @ 10am – 4pm Led by Margaret, an experienced teacher, we will try out a variety of fun techniques to help us loosen up creatively. Together, we will explore colour and texture and try out a variety of mark making tools. Experiment with palette knives and discover the […]