Grange Art Studio

The Irish Museum of Modern Art facilitates an open workshop at Studio 10 (in the converted stable block) every Friday morning and I have been attending since last October.  Participants get a quided tour of the current exhibitions (which is brilliant ) and then go back to the studio to create their own art work (which may not be as successful) inspired by the exhibitions.

The images below was inspired by the exhibition “In Praise of Shadows” which showed the history of animation art.

This years event for all interested Dunboyne artists opens on Saturday 13th December at 7 pm with mulled wine at the Old National School in the main square in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The exhibition is also open on Sunday from 11 – 4. See you there.

The arts group 2008 exhibition , entitled “Bru na Boinne” (Boyne Valley) is taking place at the Solstice art centre in Navan, Co. Meath. All are welcome to attend the opening on the 28th November at 8 pm. The exhibition runs until 23rd December.

MAG invite Boinne.pdf

Members are submitting three paintings or art work which will be selected on the 26th November. Below are my submissions

I am currently attending life drawing classes at historic Rossnaree House at Slane Co. Meath. The course is organised by the artist and owner of Rossnaree , Aisling Law and the excellent tutor is Sam Horler. The course is inspirational and
enjoyable and will continue every Thursday morning throughout June and July.

For further information : www.rossnaree.ie

Aisling law is also offering residential art courses at her loft studio at Rossnaree House later this summer. See poster below.

Robert Ballagh and me

I am taking part in this exhibition which is part of the Bealtaine Festival , co-ordianted by Age & Opportunity and mentored by artist and Bealtaine ambassador Robert Ballagh. The venue is the Toradh Gallary, Ashbourne Civic Offices, Ashbourne , Co. Meath. It will be opened on Thursday 15th May 2008 at 7.30 pm by Robert Ballagh and Cllr. Nick Killian. The exhibition will run until 12th June 2008.

17 members of the Ratoath Community Art Group and The Old Schoolhouse Art Group are taking part in the exhibition, to celebrate creativity in older age. with original art work mentored by Robert Ballagh during two workshops in April at The Venue, Ratoath.

Take a trip to Ashbourne and visit this exciting show at a wonderful new gallary venue.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm.

I’m taking part in The Old Schoolhouse Art Group exhibition at Trim library in Co. Meath from 8th – 22nd may 2008.

You are welcome to our private viewing on Thursday, 8th may at 8 pm.

See attached Invitation

I partisipated in the Christmas exhibition with 24 art works of which 14 were sold and one commission was received. A successful event for myself and also for many of the other artists taking part. I especially appreciated the great interest in my new textile art pieces. It has encouraged me to try and develop the technique further and try and produce even bigger works.
I am thankful for all your generous comments, appreciation, interest and support.

The Dunboyne Artist’s annual christmas exhibition is just around the corner and preparations are well under way.

The exhibition will open on Saturday 15th December between 7 – 10 pm. Come and join us and enjoy mulled wine and a fantastic display of art by an increasing number of local talent.

The exhibition is also open on Sunday 16th December between 10 am – 3.30 pm

An exciting raffle will be held again this year.

I will be exhibiting 19 new works which can be viewed in the Gallery site below.