By Dan Walsh in Gorey The opening of Gorey Art Circle’s 50th annual exhibition took place in the Freemason Hall, The Avenue, Gorey last night and celebrated its longevity with an impressive exhibition of paintings which will be open daily until August 5th. An internationally respected painter and art enthusiast Paul Funge (1944 – 2011),Continue reading “50th annual exhibition at Gorey Art Circle”
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Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The 14th annual Gap Arts Festival takes place in Ballythomas, Gorey, on the weekend, August 8th-11th and the official launch took place in Gorey Civic Offices last Tuesday with Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and other elected members and Garrett Keogh, Director andContinue reading “Gap Arts Festival 2024 launched”
Joe Duffy opens Askamore Art Exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Renowned RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy was guest of honour at Askamore Community Centre tonight (Wednesday) where he performed the official opening of the 5th Askamore Art Exhibition before a packed attendance. The exhibition features 31 local artists and 98 pieces of work and has seen huge growth inContinue reading “Joe Duffy opens Askamore Art Exhibition”
Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library A first solo exhibition by Gorey-based artist Trish Middleton using as many sustainably sourced materials as possible opened in Gorey Library tonight (Thursday) and will be available until April 27th. The official opening was performed by Lisa Byrne, Visual Arts Manager and curator at Presentation Arts Centre in conjunctionContinue reading “Solo art and design exhibition opens in Gorey”
Wexford winner of the Golden Fleece Award
By Dan Walsh Ardcavan, Wexford-born, London-based, Irish visual artist and fashion designer, Richard Malone was awarded the Golden Fleece Award for Visual Arts 2023. The Golden Fleece is Ireland’s largest independent award for visual and applied arts, established by pioneer Helen Lilias Mitchell and first awarded in 2002. It celebrates artists and practices that cross severalContinue reading “Wexford winner of the Golden Fleece Award”
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