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Current Exhibitions in County Donegal Donegal artist Paul Rooney has spent the last number of years documenting the physical and social changes in the fabric of the county. His exhibition 'Reflections in 4 Lights', brings together selections of these works in a specially commissioned show, running from July 4th to September 26th at the Foyer Gallery of the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. The exhibition is free and the exhibition is open 11am - 5pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 1pm - 5pm (Saturdays). Cavanacor Gallery is exhibiting new works by Neil Shawcross, Michael Cullen, Geraldine O'Neill and Mary O'Kelly among others. The exhibition continues from June 27th until August 30th, Tuesday to Saturday from 12.00 to 6.00pm. From July 6th to August 29th there is an exhibition of Eileen Gray's Maquettes in the County Museum, Letterkenny. Eileen Gray (1878-1976) is regarded as one of the most important furniture designers and architects of the early 20th century. Her work inspired both modernism and Art Deco. A chair designed by Gray was recently sold for €22m at the Yves Saint Laurent auction in Paris, the most ever paid for a work of 20th Century design. The exhibition is free and is open from 10am – 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) and 1pm – 4.30pm (Saturday). Abstract works by Mainie Jellet and Evie Hone will be on view at the Glebe Gallery, Church Hill from July 3rd to September 26th. The exhibition is open daily from 11.00am - 6.30pm and admission is free. Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) and Evie Hone (1894–1955) are pivotal figures in Irish Art. Both talented, they studied in London and later in Paris, and returned to Ireland after 1921 bringing a truly Modernist artistic sensibility to Ireland for the first time. This exhibition focuses on the period from 1922 until 1935 and draws together some of their best works. For information telephone +353 (0)74 91 37071. In association with the Vintage Galéria, Budapest the Glebe Gallery presents an exhibition of his György Kepes photographs from July 3rd to September 26th. György Kepes (1906–2002) is considered as one of the greatest pioneers in the marriage of art and technology. Born in Selyp, Hungary, he was educated at the Budapest Royal Academy of Fine Arts. From 1930 - 1937 he collaborated with László Moholy-Nagy, and in 1937, he was invited by Moholy-Nagy to run the Colour & Light Department at the New Bauhaus (and later at the Institute of Design in Chicago). He taught at the MIT from 1946 -1974 and in 1967 he established the Center for Advanced Visual Studies. For information telephone +353 (0)74 91 37071. Artlink Gallery, Fort Dunree, Buncrana in association with the IMMA National Programme will show a selection of art from the IMMA Collection, including Carlos Amorales’s Dark Mirror from July 4th to August 2nd, 2009. Talks, workshops and family activities will be scheduled and supported by Department of Education and Science, for details call Artlink on +353 (0)74 936 3469 or email Artlink. The exhibition in its totality will offer a disparate view of International contemporary art produced during the first decade of the 21st Century. We will see contemporary art at its best, different in its meaning, execution and media but offering the viewer a glimpse of art trends from individual countries offering the global community Different Things. The unity is in the diversity of this exhibition. Talks, workshops and family activities will be scheduled and supported by Department of Education and Science.  Distant Calm by Michelle Gallen Oil and Acrylic on Canvas 40.5 x 51cm Arts News Letterkenny artists Michele Gallen is exhibiting her work online at Hello Ted. Donegal artist Ann Quinn was shortlisted for the Golden Fleece Award. Ian Gordon's exhibition 'Taobh le mo Bhroideireacht Churtha - Beside my Buried Embroidery' is continuing online at AshLemon. Letterkenny has a new art gallery on main street. The Conrad Gallery deals in oil paintings, watercolurs, drawings and sculptures by established local artists. Inishowen Artists have launched a new website to inform the public of various events and exhibitions in the Peninsula. Redmond Herrity was selected to exhibit at the Royal Hibernian Academy’s annual exhibition, one of the country’s most prestigious visual arts events. See Redmond Herrity website. Dunlewy based artist Sarah Lewtas studied painting at St Martins during the nineteen seventies but today she works across genres, often with natural, found materials and has exhibited widely in recent years. Ardara Artist Stephen Bennett is exhibiting at the Dame St Gallery, Dublin 2. Art Classes for Beginners will commence in Volt House, Raphoe. Anyone interested in the above please telephone the Volt House, Raphoe on 9173966 to leave your name and telephone number. Ross Fine Art in Ramelton is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Basil Blackshaw; Cheryl Bleakley; Deborah Brown; Eamon Colman; Jacinta Feeney; Mike Fitzharris; Lucian Freud; Derek Hill; Norah McGuinness; Colin Middleton; Trudie Mooney; Tony O'Malley; Dan O'Neill; Janet Ross; Sean Scully and Wolfram Stumpf. For more information email Ross Fine Art. Franck Saucian is a French artist living and working in Donegal. Killybegs Artist Kevin Sharkey is currently exhibiting online at Kevin Sharkey.com. Tory painters Patsy Dan and Rory Rodgers are exhibitind in the Bistro at Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy. Glencolmcille based artist Kenneth King is exhibiting online at The King Studio. Sharon McDaid, Textile Artist and Designer, exhibits her work at Donagh Design on the Malin Road, Carndonagh is open all year round. Sharon specialises in mixed media works and hand printed accessories in silks and velvets inspired by Celtic mythology. Saothar Ealaíne is an Arts Group based in Gortahork which regularly works with school children in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Contact Annjo Carr. Tullyarvan Mill Buncrana hosts exhibitons of local artists. Email Tullyarvan Mill for details. Donegal based artist Aoife Vallely has launched a new website. See her work at Aoife Vallely. Taipéis Gael, the Glencolmcille based Tapestry workshop, is currently holding an exhibition of work by local weavers, Margaret Cummingham, Máire McGinely and Dermot Cannon. |
 Melnik by Anne Quinn, currently showing at the RHA Ashford Gallery, Dublin The Glebe House And Gallery, Churchill is a Regency house set in woodland gardens beside Lake Gartan. The Glebe is decorated with William Morris Wallpaper and textiles and has Islamic and Japanese art. The Derek Hill permanent collection includes 300 works by leading 20th century artists, including Picasso and Kokosha, as well as Irish and Italian artists. Exhibitions are shown in the adjoining gallery. Access to the house is by guided tour only. There is access to the ground floor of the Gallery for people with disabilities. There are tearooms on this level. Guide dogs permitted. Parking 200 meters from Gallery. Videos in English relating to the house are shown in the coffee shop. For further information email Glebe Gallery or Telephone (+00353) 74 913 7071. Access to the house is by guided tour only. The House is open 11.00am to 18.30pm Saturday to Thursday and Closed Fridays. Last Admission 5.30pm. The Ferguson Gallery, Ramelton exhibits works by Markey Robinson, Louis Le Broquy, Séan McSweeney and Tony O'Malley, among others. The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday. The Ardara Heritage Centre contains an Art Gallery and Craft exhibition space and is open Monday to Friday. Donegal's Public Art - A new website devoted to public artworks in Donegal has been launched. Donegal County Council’s Public Art Programme has been active since 1990 and to date over forty commissions have been awarded and delivered in the capital construction of Roads, Housing, Water, Environment & Emergency Services, Libraries and Fire stations. See Donegal's Public Art. Moville Pottery produces hand thrown stoneware exclusively designed and manufactured in Moville. Each piece is individually finished and decorated, using traditional hand sponging techniques. Moville Pottery is open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. We often receive emails asking about the 'Dancing figures at the Lifford/Strabane border'. The artist responsible for the giant sculpture is Maurice Harron and images of his works can be seen on his new website - Maurice Harron.com. Kim Sharkey exhibits her pottery at Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey from r 10.30am to 6.00pm. The public are welcome to come and watch the potter Kim Sharkey produce her hand thrown work in her studio in Dunlewey. Convoy based Morgan Ferriter has a new studio in the Convoy Woollen Mills.  Shop Street, Galway by Morgan Ferriter who is based in Convoy Donegal County.com recommends these art books about Donegal. Tory Island Images by Martine Franck. These photographs are very natural and unposed, illustrating the ease with which this world famous photographer integrated into Tory life. Recommended. Donegal Highlands by Liam Ronayne & Pat Cowley This beautiful book contains stories about Donegal by County Librarian, Liam Ronayne, and reproductions of colour paintings of well known scenes in North West Donegal by Pat Crowley. An excellent present for anyone interested in Donegal. Check our Bookshop for other titles of Donegal interest. This page contains material © copyright to the artists. If you are a Donegal based artist or crafts person email Donegal County.com with your website address or where and when you are exhibiting and we will list the details. See Maurice Orr's Work at the Throatlake Gallery.  Hills near Carndonagh, Co. Donegal by Maurice Orr Oil on Board, 10" x 8" 2008 |