By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”
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Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill At dusk, a procession featuring art, music, and performance brightened up Vinegar Hill, driven by the creativity of Wexford’s youth. Dozens of dancers and performers contributed to the carnival atmosphere witnessed this evening. The second annual The Night Belongs to Youth event was part of this year’s Cruinniú naContinue reading “Youth show the way at Vinegar Hill”
Lisbon and Enniscorthy in arts link
By Dan Walsh Breaking The Patterns is a three-month artist residency and work placement programme for emerging visual artists in Lisbon, Portugal facilitated by the arts departments of Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow local authorities, and led by Carlow County Council Arts Service under the Invitation to Collaborate Arts Council of Ireland scheme. Breaking the Patterns isContinue reading “Lisbon and Enniscorthy in arts link”
My first time at the Cow House Studios; what an experience!
By Dan Walsh EXCLUSIVE at the Cow House Studios, Rathnure. Born and bred in central Co. Wexford I have traversed the highways and byways of most of the county – north, south, east and west, and the bits in between! – but yesterday I paid my first ever visit to the Cow House Studios inContinue reading “My first time at the Cow House Studios; what an experience!”
Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo
By Dan Walsh A prizewinning artwork chosen from this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition entitled ‘The Points Race’, by Sarah McLoughlin, (17), from Bridgetown College, was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the 24th International High School Arts Festival which took place in Tokyo recently. Sponsored by the International Foundation for Arts andContinue reading “Sarah (17) exhibits paintings in Tokyo”
140 artists in Enniscorthy Exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Presentation Art Centre, Enniscorthy Artwork by 140 artists from all across Ireland were welcomed at tonight’s (Saturday) reception for the 7th annual Open Call Exhibition taking place in the Presentation Art Centre, Convent Road, Enniscorthy, Visual Art Manager Lisa Byrne welcomed tonight’s guests and told WexfordLocal.com that “this annual exhibition isContinue reading “140 artists in Enniscorthy Exhibition”
Askamore Art Exhibition opens tonight
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre The 4th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was officially opened by Paul Carter, Director Gorey School of Art, at a pleasant function held in Askamore Community Centre tonight and is open to the public until Sunday. Mr Carter praised the organising group for arranging the exhibition which he saidContinue reading “Askamore Art Exhibition opens tonight”
5 Wexford students win top Texaco prizes
by Dan Walsh Five Wexford students have won top prizes in this year’s 66th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. All were winners of Special Merit Awards for artworks that Final Adjudicator, Professor Declan McGonagle said: “were imaginative and displayed high levels of skill”. They were Alannah Brennan (age 18), a pupil at Gorey Community School; Noah BatesContinue reading “5 Wexford students win top Texaco prizes”
‘Hooked’ on live theatre at Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh Drama-lovers in North Wexford and beyond are being treated to a rare theatrical event this summer- a live outdoor theatre performance. At a time when live theatre is a rarity, this is certainly a quality show not to be missed! Coolgreany Drama has been presenting (in accordance with Covid-19 health and safetyContinue reading “‘Hooked’ on live theatre at Coolgreany”
A few seats left at Gap Arts Festival
By Dan Walsh The creative 10th annual Gap Arts Festival is taking place this weekend, and Festival Director, Garrett Keogh told WexfordLocal.com; “While we have had online activities, we have tried to keep live performance and the bringing of people together at the heart of what we do.” Taking place at Ballythomas, close to theContinue reading “A few seats left at Gap Arts Festival”
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