Summer Art Exhibitions

Ar thóir seoda ealaíne an samhradh seo – In search of art treasures this summer ?

Here’s a list of Summer Art Exhibition in Connemara and the Islands to capture your imagination!  Another way to help you escape the summer showers. Tá saibhreas samhlaíochta sna taispeántais ealaíne atá ar siúl an samhradh seo i gConamara agus na hOileáin. This area has always attracted artists eager to capture the beauty of the area on canvas and in other forms too.

Aras Éanna Inis Oirr

BODHRÁN @ Áras Éanna. Exhibition 2 July – 31 August

Áras Éanna’s summer exhibition celebrates the bodhrán. ‘Craiceann’ the bodhrán summer school celebrated it’s 21st edition this year. Áras Éanna has hosted Craiceann every year and to celebrate it’s 21st birthday they have curated a wonderful diverse exhibition of the humble bodhrán.
Twenty musicians who happen to be extremely talented visual artists received a specially commissioned canvas skinned bodhrán which was made by the very talented Bill Wright. Each artist had the freedom to express themselves by creating an artwork on the canvas. Each bodhrán is handmade and has a diameter of 18”

The exhibition consists of a fantastic range of styles and compositions with the bodhráns/artworks presented in a gallery
layout designed by Dara McGee the director of Áras Éanna. The exhibition runs from July 2nd and runs until August 31st.

All bodhrán’s are for sale via silent auction which is now live and closes on Friday 30^th August at 5p.m. Highest bid secures sale.

50% of proceeds from sales will go to the artist and 50% will go towards the establishment of a musical instrument library at Áras Éanna for the benefit of the community.

Gallery open Tuesday – Sunday 11a.m. – 4p.m (Closed Mondays)

Ceardlann  An Spidéal

Nuair a théann tú ar cuairt go dtí an gCeardlann sa Spideál tá deis iontach agat na gceardaithe a fheicéail i mbun a gcuid saothar ealaíona anseo. Artists Andrea Rossi and Geraldine O Rourke based at the Ceardlann. Visitors have the opportunity to observe other craftspeople at work and enjoy bia blasta (tasty food) at Caife Búilín

OCAP at  Oughterard Court House

At the Courthouse in Oughterard there is a series of exhibtions organised by Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme.     Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm and Sun 12 to 5pm.

Is grúpa deonach é OCAP a bunaíodh chun clár Taispeántais Amharc-ealaíne a reáchtáil le linn mhíonna an tsamhraidh i dTeach Cúirte Uachtar Ard. Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi na Taispeántais agus Imeachtaí go léir seol  ríomhphost oughterardcap@gmail.com

Ballynahinch Castle & Whitethorn Gallery

Wonderful collaboration by Ballynahinch Castle with the Whitethorn

Bronze Sculpture by Hamish Mackie and Pascal Chesneau at Ballynahinch Castle 2024 – in place until the end of September

An Clochán/Clifden

When visiting Clifden don’t pass up on the opportunity to  visit Lavelle Art Gallery and the Whitethorn Gallery.  

Visual arts has always been an important part of  Clifden Arts Festival and is always something to look forward. The 2022 arts trail featured up to 30 artists. This year’s festival takes place from 14-24 September. Tá béim mhór ar ealaín i bhFéile Ealaíne an Chlocháin.Coinnigh súil ar an suíomh idirlín le haghaidh tuilleadh eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl an bliain seo.

Irish Heritage Breeds at Connemara National Park

                                 Connemara National Park Picnic room has Rare Heritage Breeds art exhibition until July 31st.                                                 wiOpen daily from 9am to 5.30pm.

Tá taispeántas ealaíne  ar siúl  i bPáirc Naisiúnta Chonamara go dtí 31ú Iúil.

– Interface Inagh,  When We Cease to Understand the World

                                 The Hatchery Building ,Cloonacartan, Recess,  H91VW58.         as part of the Galway Arts Festival  

Clodagh Emoe | Kate Fahey | Jo Killalea | Vanya Lambrecht-Ward |