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 […]
Luan Gallery in collaboration with Westmeath Arts Office presents Westmeath Artists’ Award, a group exhibition featuring works by 30 Westmeath artists selected by guest Curator, Sarah Searson. The exhibition will be officially opened by An Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Councillor Aengus O’ Rourke on Thursday 1st December at 6pm with guest speakers, Selector, Sarah […]
Local filmmaker Craig Moore announced as the recipient of the inaugural Westmeath Film Award Filmmaker and Westmeath native Craig Moore has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Westmeath Film Award. A grant of €10,000 has been awarded to him for the production of an original 10-12 minute short film to be shot in […]
Launching Tuesday 22 November at 5.30pm On Tuesday 22 November, the Mullingar Ukrainian community and artist Jurgita Stuckaite will launch a special exhibition showcasing artwork created by Ukrainian children in Mullingar. The exhibition is the culmination of a 5 month voluntary project led by Jurgita with support from the Westmeath Arts Office. The exhibition will […]
The Westmeath Arts Office invites local choirs, ensembles, musicians, groups, schools …who would like to deliver a mini Christmas performance AVAILABLE SPACES MULLINGAR x 2 AVAILABLE SPACES ATHLONE x 2 AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS Dec 5th to 22nd Email arts@westmeathcoco.ie with Name, mobile, type of performance, desired dates. Slots will be offered on a first-come first-served […]