Kilrush Art Group, originally founded in the early 1970’s and still going strong, is delighted and excited to announce not only one, but two Art exhibitions in Co Clare this summer!
The group currently has 21 members, from all ages and it continues to grow. This year, they welcomed five new members, all supported and guided under the skilful eye of local artist Pauline Dunleavy.
Kilrush Art Group meets and paints together every Friday evening between 7pm and 9pm during the winter months from September, from 7pm to 9pm at the Community Centre in Kilrush and new members are always welcome.
In addition to the painting, the group offers a learning opportunities for members to improve their skills and learn new techniques. Members work in oils, watercolours, charcoals, felting, encaustic and acrylic paints.
Specialist workshops are offered throughout the year featuring a range of professional artists from all over the world, who in return, enjoy and take inspiration from the beauty of the West Clare landscape during their visit. Artists includingJohn Dinan, Jessica Henry, Water-colourist Keiko, Michael Wann and Encaustic Tutor Isabelle Gabroit to name but a few are regular visitors to Kilrush!
The inspiration for this year’s exhibition theme is the wild landscapes and seascapes of Co Clare, which has always proved to be an impressive and rich source of colour and vibrancy.
This exhibition is the highlight of the group’s annual event calendar, and this year they are particularly excited about the range of works on display, all inspired by the West Clare landscape. The members invite everyone to come and enjoy the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition takes place between July 2nd and August 2nd at the Cultúrlann Sweeney Library in Kilkee and features a range of work in different mediums, all available to purchase.