Outdoor exhibition and theatre show on Inis Óirr

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

AN CRIÚ Collective - the artists group which works with large arts and theatre organisations in Galway - will open their first outdoor exhibition on Inis Oírr, this Saturday, July 17, at 3.30pm.

Engage Art Studios’ weekly exhibitions

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

ENGAGE ART Studios is marking its re-opening with the ‘Summer Weekly Showcase’, a weekly series of visual art exhibitions.

Kenny Gallery re-opens with exhibition by Luke McMullan

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

THE KENNY Gallery’s first major exhibition since the onset of the Covid pandemic opens tomorrow - A Constant State of Motion by the Irish artist, Luke McMullan.

STIMULI - a new exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

STIMULI, THE first exhibition of the Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme summer exhibitions programme, opens on Friday July 2.

See a ‘window wonderland’ in Galway’s libraries

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

A ‘window wonderland’ has been created in the windows of the three libraries in Galway city - on Augustine Street, in Ballybane, and in Westside.

From stone forts to the revolution - Galway’s story in one place

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

PERSONAL BELONGINGS of IRA volunteer Seamus Quirk and Fr Michael Griffin; Bronze Age artefacts from Dún Aonghasa; the myths of the River Corrib; and an exploration of Gaelic Ireland - there is a wealth of local and Irish history to be experienced at the Galway City Museum.

Taking time to observe the birds

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

THROUGHOUT THE Covid-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented demands and strain it has put on health workers, one woman found respite through watching birdlife.

Exhibition to explore Irish women’s fight for bodily autonomy

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

LITTLE MORE than two years on from the State’s historic vote to repeal the controversial 8th Amendment, a new exhibition at the Galway Arts Centre will examine societal and religious attempts to suppress reproductive rights in Ireland.

JUMP ST-ART - KAVA returns with an exhibition of short films

Thu, May 27, 2021

JUMP ST-ART, a visual arts event to mark the re-opening of the Kinvara Courthouse art gallery space, takes place this weekend and next.

Lockdown with family inspires award winning photo exhibition

Thu, May 20, 2021

BRIGHT COLOURS, kitsch, a nostalgia for the least worst aspects of 1980s Ireland, and parents doing things not normally expected of parents - this is the new exhibition from Galway photographer, Enda Burke.

Artist Residency announced for Jackie Clarke Museum Decade Of Centenaries

Thu, May 13, 2021

Mayo County Council’s Arts Service in partnership with the Jackie Clarke Museum, is delighted to announce the recipient of the Decade of Centenaries Artist Residency.

Mural unveiled in Athenry which changes along with the weather

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

'Changing States', a vibrant new street mural in Athenry, which changes colour depending on the weather, was unveiled this week.

Mirror Pavilion goes on display in South Korea

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

JOHN GERRARD'S Mirror Pavilion, the key artwork of the Galway International Arts Festival 2020, is now on display at the 2021 Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, one of Asia’s leading visual arts events.

Donnacha Quilty exhibition at Anton's Café

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

THE COASTAL landscapes of Donnacha Quilty combine atmosphere, with a striking blend abstract motifs and representational art.

Páraic Breathnach retires from Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Páraic Breathnach, one of the leading figures in the Galway arts scene, has announced his retirement as managing director of the Galway Arts Centre.

Ballinasloe inspires new audio-visual artwork

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

BALLINASLOE, AND its surroundings, are the inspiration behind a new audio visual work, Zones of Transit, created by two east Galway artists, and which will be launched next week.

Drawings from around the world

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

SIXTY ARTISTS from around the world, presenting drawings on A5 sized paper, created during the Covid-19 pandemic, will make up The Drawing Box exhibition.

Calling all young Galway nature photographers

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

THE GALWAY City Council Children’s Nature Photography Competition deadline has been extended to January 28, and is open to all young people 16 and under living in Galway City.

Staying Local - the exhibition

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

SEVEN ARTISTS, from three different parts of Galway, are currently exhibiting paintings, prints, and drawings in oil, acrylic, gouache, ink, and charcoal, in Anton’s Café, Fr Griffin Road.