At The Gates of Silent MemorySolo Exhibition by Clare Langan; curated by Eamonn MaxwellA major exhibition of rarely seen photographs by one of Ireland’s most important artists.Saturday 18th February– Thursday 20th April Luan Gallery is pleased to present At The Gates of Silent Memory; a solo exhibition of photography by internationally acclaimed Irish artist Clare […]
Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to present a solo exhibition Atlantic Windows from artist Cathal Gallagher in the Atrium from 7th February until 17th February. The exhibition will showcase over twenty works in oil, mixed media and acrylic paint. Each work is a framed window out to the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, and the eternal […]
The Westmeath Arts Office invites local writers to apply for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2023. The National Mentoring Programme is an opportunity for selected writers across the island of Ireland to receive sustained creative and professional mentoring from an established Irish writer of their choice. One Westmeath mentoring relationship is now on […]
Update: Olena Karpenko will be donating the proceeds of the exhibition to Come Back Alive, the charity providing support to the Ukrainian army. Those who wish to purchase pieces can do so by contacting Olena and donating here. Large pieces: €200 Small pieces: €100 Artist and recent Westmeath Artists’ Awards overall winner Olena Karpenko will […]
Atrium Exhibition Artist Open Call. The Westmeath Arts Office is inviting artists to hold their own exhibition at the Atrium space in the County Buildings, Mullingar. Atrium exhibitions offer artists the chance to host their own solo or joint show, with a professional launch event and promotion. The Atrium is available for artists over the […]
Mullingar Municipal District of Westmeath County Council is offering a public art commission to reflect the enhancement of the town through the Church Street Renewal Development. The commission is being managed by the Arts Office in Westmeath County Council. TRANQUILITY PARK SCULPTURE Mullingar Municipal District has completed major enhancement and regeneration project in the town. […]
Mullingar artist Peter Ganly is set to launch his solo art exhibition Observer at the Atrium, Mullingar County Buildings this Thursday 5th January at 6pm. Peter Ganly is a contemporary artist who lives and works at Lilliput, Lough Ennell. After many years working in motor trade and boat hire, Peter returned to education to pursue […]
Artist Olena Karpenko kicks off her residency at Abbey Road Studios as part of the Westmeath Artists’ Awards. On Thursday 1 December, Olena Karpenko was selected from over 100 applicants and 30 exhibiting artists in the Luan Gallery to receive the overall Westmeath Artist Award. The award comprises of a bursary of €1,500, the opportunity […]
Are you interested in a career in film? In September 2022, Tom Dowling Director of Development and and Studio Operations at Hammerlake Studios gave a career information evening at Mullingar Library. For aspiring film professionals, the presentation gives an insight into careers in film in Ireland. Hammerlake Studios will be Ireland's largest purpose-built film campus. […]
From Wednesday 7 December – Thursday 22 December the Westmeath Arts Office will host a series of Christmas concerts in the libraries, civic and county buildings around Westmeath. Schools, musicians and local ensembles from the Westmeath area will perform their own mini concert in the run up to Christmas 2022. Participating musicians and groups include […]