Category: art

A big week for exhibitions

My exhibition opened at St. John's Community Hospital, Sligo yesterday. It's a permanent photography exhibition and I was thrilled to be asked to be involved. Some of my work involves documenting art workshops at day centres for older people. I've seen how positive these workshops are and what a difference they make to the people.... Continue Reading →

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Plotting and Planning

I've been plotting and planning, lots of ideas as always, and I was delighted to get the art supplies above from a voucher that the family gave me for Christmas. I love painting and drawing, it's such a enjoyable thing to do. I might not be very good at it but it's very relaxing. I... Continue Reading →

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To be a pilgrim

Have you ever just walked into a place and felt like you were meant to be there? Instead of the usual awkwardness it's like feeling instantly at home. As I walked up the stairs the colours, sounds and smells lured me through the door and into the room. This is the Pilgrim Soul Studio. Amanda... Continue Reading →

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Bealtaine Festival

The Bealtaine Festival takes place for the month of May, it's  Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. So far for the festival I've taken photos, I've attended acting workshops and a lot more..... I walked into the Acting For the Over 50's Workshop and although I've done drama before I... Continue Reading →

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Drawn to Water

It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition  by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →

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