Sometimes you go to an art exhibition that speaks to your soul. One that moves you and takes you back to days spent in hospital corridors and nursing homes. Hours sitting beside a bed, listening to rattling breathing. Being handed tea and biscuits. Remembering kind words and sympathy. Looking at walking frames without owners. Hearing... Continue Reading →
I have to tell you about the Reconnect - Art Exhibition which is on at Johnston Court Shopping Centre, Sligo until March 28th. This is a really beautiful exhibition involving a group of Sligo artists. I love the diversity of the art work and the way it's been curated. There is something for everyone and... Continue Reading →
I am so thrilled and honoured to have the photo above accepted into the Cairde Visual Exhibition. I wasn't sure if I should enter into the Open Submission which invited entries from Irish and International artists but I decided if I didn't give it a shot I'd never know. The email came through to say... Continue Reading →
I had a bit of free time this afternoon. It feels like it's been months since I've had any time to just mooch around so it was lovely. First stop was to the Hamilton Gallery to have a look at the 'Invited Artists Exhibition'. It's a really lovely exhibition, there are some very talented... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of chatting to the very talented Michael Wann yesterday. He has an exhibition running at the moment called 'self-assembly'. It's a fantastic collection of self-portraits and is running for this month in 'room' @ The Model. Room is a contemporary exhibition space designated to the resident studio artists, and is independently... Continue Reading →
I'm a big fan of the Hawk's Well Theatre. We are lucky to have such a great venue here in Sligo. I really feel like I'm getting a night out when I go to the theatre and they have such a wide variety of shows coming up there really is something for everyone. At the... Continue Reading →