News of Irish Art Exhibitions 2012
New Visual Arts Shows in Galleries, Museums and other Venues in Dublin, Cork, Galway and throughout Ireland. Our Exhibition News includes Painting (by Irish and Overseas Artists), Sculpture, Installation, Mixed-Media and all forms of Contemporary Visual Art across the 32 Counties.

Art Exhibitions in Ireland (2012)

For a selection of current arts events (listed by date of expiry), please select a county.

Dublin - Carlow - Cavan - Clare - Cork - Donegal - Galway - Kerry - Kildare - Kilkenny - Laois
Leitrim - Limerick - Longford - Louth - Mayo - Meath - Monaghan - Offaly - Roscommon - Sligo
Tipperary - Waterford - Westmeath - Wexford - Wicklow - Northern Ireland.

For details of specific venues, see: Irish Art Galleries. For arts news, see: Art News Headlines.

DUBLIN ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Various Artists at The Hugh Lane Gallery
Rita Donagh, Richard Hamilton, Willie Doherty and Tim Robinson (The Golden Bough) at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1. Runs until January 15, 2012.

Exhibition at Science Gallery
Exhibition entitled Future of Water at the Science Gallery, Pearse Street, Trinity College. Runs until January 20, 2012.

Rivane Neuenschwander at IMMA
Brazilian artist Rivane Neuenschwander presents 'A Day Like Any Other' at IMMA. Runs November 16 to January 29, 2012. For details: 01-612-9900, IMMA, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 1.

Mike Disfarmer at Douglas Hyde Gallery TCD
Grandfather's Envelopes: exhibition by Mike Disfarmer. Runs 25 November - 25 January 2012. Douglas Hyde Gallery, Trinity College, Dublin. Details: 01-896-1116.

Lucy Doyle at Doorway Gallery
Lucy Doyle at the Doorway Gallery, 24 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. Runs until end of February. Details: 01-764-5895.

Winter Exhibition at Graphic Studio Gallery
Winter exhibition until February 2012 at the Graphic Studio Gallery, Through the arch, off Cope Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Details: 01-679-8021.

Mary Fitzgerald at Green on Red Gallery
Exhibition by artist Mary Fitzgerald at the Green on Red Gallery, 26-28 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2. Runs until February 25, 2012. Details: 01-671-3414.

Interiors at Jorgensen Fine Art
Interiors exhibition at Jorgensen Fine Art, 4 Hibernian Way, (off Dawson Street) Dublin 2. Runs until February 25, 2012.

Philip Gray at Gormley's Fine Art
Cork based artist Philip Gray at Gormley's Fine Art, 24 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. Runs until March 8, 2012.

Richard Gorman at Kerlin Gallery
Artworks from artist Richard Gorman at the Kerlin Gallery, Anne Lane, South Anne Street. Runs until Mid February 2012. Details: 01-670-9093.

Various at Draiocht, Blanchardstown
Garvan Gallagher, Caroline Donohue and artist in residence Deirdre Byrne at Dráiocht, Blanchardstown until 25 February, 2012.

Group Exhibition at Mother's Tankstation
Works by artists Uri Aran, Shane McCarthy, Anna Sagström at Mother's Tankstation, 41-43 Watling Street Ushers Island Dublin 8. Runs until March 2012. Details: 01-671-7654.

Dubh at Oliver Sears Gallery
Dubh: Diaglogues in Black at the Oliver Sears Gallery, 29 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Runs until March 16, 2012.

Reverend Howard Finster at Douglas Hyde Gallery TCD
Exhibition entitled The Paradise. Runs 3 February to 28 March 2012. Douglas Hyde Gallery, Trinity College, Dublin. Details: 01-896-1116.

Trinity College Library
Troubled Magnificence: France under Louis XIV until April 1, 2012 at the Trinity College Library, Dublin 2.

Bank of America Collection at IMMA
Photographs from the Bank of America Collection in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston USA. Runs February 22 to May 20 2012. For details: 01-612-9900, IMMA, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 1.

Sidney Nolan at IMMA
Paintings by Sidney Nolan, Australian artist from his famous Ned Kelly series. Painted between 1946 and 1947 these paintings depict the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly in the Australian outback. Runs June 13 to September 16 2012. For details: 01-612-9900, IMMA, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 1.

Leonora Carrington at IMMA
Surrealist painter, sculptor and novelist, Leonora Carrington lived with Max Ernst in Paris at the height of the Surrealist movement. Exhibition of her works. Runs October 24 to January 27, 2013. For details: 01-612-9900, IMMA, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 1.

National Museum of Ireland
Ongoing permanent exhibition of Irish paintings, furniture, silver and fashion at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Also, Celtic and early Christian art from 300BC to 1200 AD.

National Photographic Archive
Permanent exhibition entitled The Big House in Ireland (1858-1922). National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

National Library of Ireland
Ongoing exhibition Yeats: Life and Works of William Butler Yeats. National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

Irish & European Art at the National Gallery of Ireland
See the national collection of Irish and European painting & sculpture at the NGI. Weekdays and weekends at Merrion Square West. Details: 01-661-5133.

Harry Clarke at Hugh Lane Gallery
Permanent exhibition of stained glass windows by Harry Clarke at the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin 1. Details: 01-222-5557.

Art Shows at Molesworth Gallery
Artwork by various artists at the Molesworth Gallery, 16 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. For details of their 2012 program, contact 01-679-1548.

Art Shows at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery
Exhibition of works by various artists at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chancery Lane, Dublin. For details of their 2012 program, call: 01-475-9514.

Art Shows at Peppercanister Gallery
Variety of artists at the Peppercanister Gallery, 3 Herbert Street, Dublin. For details of their 2012 program, contact: 0-1661-1279.

Art Shows at Solomon Fine Art
Various artists at the Solomon Fine Art Gallery, Balfe Street, Dublin 2 (beside the Westbury Hotel). For details of their 2012 program, see: solomonfineart.ie

Art Shows at Sol Art Gallery
Various artworks at the Sol Art Gallery, 8 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. For details of their 2012 exhibitions, see: solart.ie

Art Shows At Royal Hibernian Academy
For details of their 2012 program, visit the RHA, 15 Ely Place Dublin 2. Details: royalhibernianacademyie.

• See also: Leinster Visual Arts.
• For painting and sculpture in Ireland, see: Irish Art Guide.
• For information about art and culture in Ireland's capital, see Visual Arts in Dublin.
• See also Dublin Artists and Dublin Art Venues.
• For answers to queries about art in Ireland, see: Irish Art Questions.

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COUNTY CARLOW ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

2012 at Centre for Contemporary Art
To read more about the 2012 lineup at The Visual Centre for Contemporary Art, Old Dublin Road & George Bernard Shaw Theatre, see: visualcarlow.ie.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Carlow.

COUNTY CAVAN ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Art at Bluewall Gallery
Art line up for 2012 at the Bluewall Gallery, Corracanvy, Cavan. Details: 049-436-1627.

Permanent Exhibition at Cavan Co Museum
Permanent exhibition of the 17th century, The Great Famine, and Medieval times in Ireland. Details: 049-854-4070.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Cavan.

COUNTY CLARE ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Group Exhibition at Russell Gallery
Gallery artists including Eithne Joyce, John Hurley and Rita Wobbe at the Russell Gallery, New Quay, Burren. Runs until March, 2012.

Ongoing Show at Ennis Art Gallery
Group show, various artists Kate Beagan, Ann Bogue, Jack Donovan and John Collins at the Ennis Art Gallery until March, 2012. Ennis Art Gallery, 2 Francis Street, Ennis.

Various Artists at Lahinch Art Gallery
Doreen Drennan, Mark Dwyer, Peg Quinlan, Elsie Sheridan, Lorna Smyth, Jame O Halloran, Carrie O'Duinn and Hugh Thompson at the Lahinch Art Gallery, Main Street, Lahinch.

Artworks at Glor Gallery
Artworks and exhibitions for 2012 at the Glor Gallery, Ennis. Details: 056-684-3103.

Art at The Courthouse Gallery
For details of the 2012 lineup of artists and exhibitions at the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon, Co Clare, contact: 065-707-1630.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Clare.

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COUNTY CORK ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Barrie Cooke at Crawford Art Gallery
Paintings by artist Barrie Cooke at the Crawford Art Gallery. Runs until January 14, 2012. Details: 021-480-5042.

Burns at Triskel Arts Centre
Patricia Burns at the Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street, Cork until February 2012. Details: triskelartscentre.ie.

West Cork Inspires at West Cork Arts Centre
Exhibition of West Cork based craft workers including works by ceramic artist Pat Connor, goldsmith Gert Besner, basket-maker Norbert Platz and jewellers Sabine Lenz and Marika O'Sullivan. A book by Alison Ospina called West Cork Inspires, will also be launched at the exhibition. Runs January 21 to February 18, 2012. For details, phone 028–22090; www.westcorkartscentre.com

Annual Members Exhibition at Lavit Gallery
Exhibition of annual members Lavit Gallery, 5 Father Matthew Street, Cork. Runs until March 2012. Phone: 021 427-7749.

Minds Eye at Cork Vision Centre
Exhibition entitled Minds Eye at the Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street, Cork. Runs until March 2012. Details: corkvisioncentre.com or phone 021-427-9925.

Sculpture Exhibition at Millcove Gallery
New sculptures at the Millcove Gallery, Castletownbere, Co.Cork. Runs until March, 2012.

Going French at Gallery 23
Kate French, Philip French and Kit French at Gallery 23, 1 Chairmans Lane, Kinsale. Ongoing Exhibition.

Catherine Hammond Gallery in Beautiful Glengarriff
The Catherine Hammond Gallery exhibiting new gallery artists include Regine Bartsch, Katherine Boucher Beug, Sara Flynn, Rachel Parry and Michael Ray. Ongoing. For details: phone 027-63812.

Permanent Collection at Crawford Art Gallery
Includes paintings from the 17th century onwards. Details: 021-480-5042.

• See also: Munster Visual Arts.
• For general info about arts and culture in Cork, see Cork Art.
• For an annual arts calendar, see Cork Art News.
• For news about events, see Cork Festivals.
• For a look-back at 2005, see Cork: European Capital of Culture.
• For biographies of Cork painters and sculptors, see Cork Artists.
• For details of the best Corkonian art-group, see Maclise Art Society.

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COUNTY DONEGAL ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Various Artists at Regional Cultural Centre
Check the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal for details of their 2012 program as it becomes available. Details: regionalculturalcentre.com.

Exhibitions at Man-Made Images Photo Gallery
Ongoing photographic exhibitions at the Man-Made Images Photo-Gallery, Mountcharles. Details of the gallery's 2012 program are updated on their website: man-madeimages.eu.

Gallery Artists at Ross Fine Art
Traditional Donegal landscape artists at the Ross Fine Art Gallery until end of March 2012. Ross Fine Art, Port Road, Letterkenny.

Works at Cavanacor Gallery
Featuring paintings by Eddie O Kane, Matthew O Kane, Flann O Brien and Ann Marie Webb. Continues until May 2012 at the Cavanacor Gallery, Ballindrait, Lifford. Details: 074-9141143.

Stephen Bennett Gallery
Works by owner and painter Stephen Bennett, ongoing. Gallery is located in Ardara, Co. Donegal.

For information about art and culture in Donegal, see Visual Arts in Donegal.
See also: Cavanacor Gallery and An Gailearaí.

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COUNTY GALWAY ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Faulder-Mawson at Basement Art Gallery
Exhibition entitled Quadrangle, by Anthony J Falulder-Mawson at the Basement Art Gallery, NUI Gallery. Runs until March 2012.

Art at Kenny Gallery
Gallery artists on view at the Kenny Gallery, Liosban Retail Park, Tuam Road, Galway. Contact the gallery direct for details of their 2012 exhibitions, details: 091-709-350.

Exhibition at Whitethorn Gallery
Ongoing exhibition of gallery artists including Anna St. George, Desmond Carrick RHA, John Morris, Kim O'Donoghue and Linda Kennedy at the Whitethorn Gallery, Clifden, Co. Galway.

Art@work8
Artworks by the staff of Galway University Hospital, in the Arts Corridor of the hospital. Ongoing.

Norman Villa Gallery
Ongoing works in contemporary Irish paintings, sculpture, prints and ceramics. Norman Villa Gallery, Lower Salthill, Galway. Details: 091-521-131.

Stronach Gallery
Ongoing exhibition of Irish artists, Declan O'Connor, Rosemary Carr, Selma McCormack and Rosie McGurran at the Stronach Gallery, Fermoyle Lodge, Costello, Connemara, Co. Galway. Details: 091-786-111.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Galway.
See also: Bold Art Gallery - Kenny Gallery - Norman Villa Gallery - Stronach Gallery

COUNTY KERRY ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Art at Siamsa Tire Galleries
2012 program of visual arts at the Siamsa Tire Galleries, National Folk Theatre and Arts Centre, Tralee. For details as they become available: 066-7123055.

Artworks at Killarney Art Gallery
Ongoing exhibition of gallery artists including Julian Friers PRUA, Ken Hamilton, Paul Kelly, John Morris, Roisin O'Farrell, Arthur Maderson and Andrew Nicholl RHA at the Killarney Art Gallery, Aghadoe, Killarney, Co Kerry. Details: 064-663-4628.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Kerry.
See also: Art Venues in Kerry.

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NOTE: Information Resources About Artists in Ireland

• For biographies of famous painters and sculptors, see: Irish Artists.
• For details of famous sculptors, see: Irish Sculpture.
• For a survey of outstanding portraiture, see: Irish Portrait Artists.
• For info about the best landscapes, see: Irish Landscape Artists.
• For a summary of genre-painting, see: Irish Genre Painters.
• For profiles of emerging artists, see: Best Contemporary Irish Artists.

COUNTY KILDARE ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Noel Hensey at Riverbank Arts Centre
Artist Noel Hensey presents his exhibition entitled Miles From Home at the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. It includes a sound installation entitled ‘Sound Garden’ inspired by The Japanese Rock Gardens (Karesansui). Opens February 18th, 2012. Details: 045-448-330.

Gallery Artists at Kilcock Art Gallery
Exhibition of gallery artists including Trevor Geoghegan, James English, Martin Gale and John Behan at the Kilcock Art Gallery, School Street, Kilcock. Runs until March, 2012. Details: 01-628-7619.

For information about heritage and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Kildare.

COUNTY KILKENNY ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Paul Mosse at Butler Gallery
Artwork by artist Paul Mosse at the Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny. Runs 21 January to March 4, 2012. For details, phone: (056) 776-1106.

Deidre McLoughlin at National Craft Gallery
Deidre McLoughlin's exhibition entitled Shaping the Void at the National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard. Runs until March 12, 2012.

Block Party at National Craft Gallery
Exhibition includes sculpture, interactives, moving images, collage and textiles created by established artists Shelley Fox, Charlotte Hodes, Dai Rees, Yinka Shonibare, Simon Thorogood and emerging artists such as Hormazd Narielwalla. The National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard. Runs March 30 to May 9, 2012.

Craft Industries at National Craft Gallery
3 craftmakers explore the decline of traditional craft industries through their practice: Roisin de Buitlear, Neil Brownsword and Emma McClintock. The National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard. Runs May 16 to July 4, 2012.

Graduate Exhibition
The Crafts Council of Ireland Ceramic Design and Skills Course graduation exhibition at the National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard. Curated by Gus Mabelson. Runs July 19 to August 1, 2012.

Arts Festival Exhibition at National Craft Gallery
Annual arts festival exhibition of paintings and artworks at the National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard. Runs August 11 to October 17, 2012.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Kilkenny.

COUNTY LAOIS ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Visual Arts at Dunamaise Arts Centre
Ongoing exhibitions at the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Phone 057-866-3355 for a list of the centre's 2012 exhibitions.

For information about history and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Laois.

COUNTY LEITRIM ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Exhibitions at The Leitrim Sculpture Centre
Ongoing exhibitions at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton throughout the year. Contact the gallery for a list of their 2012 exhibitions on 071-9855-098.

Gallery Artists at The Very Small Gallery
Gallery artists, acrylics, oils and watercolours on view at The Very Small Gallery, Carrick-on-Shannon. Details for 2012: 071-962-5276.

Exhibition at The Dock
Working Drawing at The Dock, St George's Terrace, Carrick-on-Shannon. Runs until April 2012. For details: 071-965-0828.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Leitrim.

COUNTY LIMERICK ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Treasures from The Hunt Collection, Hunt Museum
Hidden treasures from The Hunt Collection on view at the Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. Call: 061-490084. Runs until March 12, 2012.

Eoin MacLochlainn at Bourne Vincent Gallery
Works by artist Eoin MacLochlainn at the University of Limerick's Bourne Vincent Gallery. Details: 061-213-052. Runs March 22 to April 27, 2012.

Ev+a International at Bourne Vincent Gallery
Contemporary exhibition, Ev+a International, curated by Annie Fletcher at the University of Limerick's Bourne Vincent Gallery. Details: 061-213-052. Runs May 19 to August 12, 2012.

Photographic Exhibition at Bourne Vincent Gallery
Photo exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Limerick at the University of Limerick's Bourne Vincent Gallery. Details: 061-213-052. Runs September 2012.

Self Portraits at Bourne Vincent Gallery
The National Self-Portrait Collection of Ireland at the University of Limerick's Bourne Vincent Gallery. Details: 061-213-052. Runs October 12 to November 8, 2012.

Visual Arts at Friars Gate Theatre
Regular new exhibitions of contemporary artworks at the Limerick School of Art and Design, Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co, Limerick. For details for 2012: 063-98727.

Permanent Collection at Hunt Museum
One of Ireland's greatest private collections of art and antiquities, dating from the Neolithic to the 20th Century, including works by Picasso, Renoir and Yeats.

For information about art and culture in Limerick, see Visual Arts in Limerick.
See also: Limerick City Art Gallery and Hunt Museum Limerick.

COUNTY LONGFORD

Details of Co Longford's 2012 art exhibitions coming soon.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Longford.

COUNTY LOUTH ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Sabina Mac Mahon at Droichead Arts Centre
'Longevity, if not immortality' by photographer Sabina Mac Mahon at the Droichead Arts Centre, Barlow House, Narrow West Street, Drogheda. Runs until February, 2012. Details: 041-987-5140.

Artists at Highlanes Gallery
Permanent collection at the Highlanes Gallery, Laurence Street, Drogheda. Artists on permanent display include Helen Colvill, Pamela Mathews, Simon Coleman RHA, John Cassidy RBS, Muriel Brandt RHA and Ferenc Martyn. Details: highlanes.ie.

Permanent Exhibitions at County Museum Dundalk
From Farm to Factory: A look at the agricultural development in the region. The Archaeology of Louth: a story of Louth from the Mesolithic period to the Iron Age. Boundaries and Borders: Early Medieval history of Louth to the present day. County Museum, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk. Details: 042-932-7056.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Louth.

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COUNTY MAYO ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Exhibitions at Custom House Studios
Forthcoming exhibitions at Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport. Check their website for details of their 2012 exhibitions. Details: customhousestudios.ie.

John Cullen at Linenhall Arts Centre
Emotional Fish, exhibition of recent paintings in acrylic, oil and industrial paints, by Sligo artist John Cullen. Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, runs month of March 2012. Contact: 094 902-3733.

Jack B Yeats at Ballina Arts Centre
As part of the gallery's Jack B Yeats & the West of Ireland exhibition, Assistant Curator Emer McGarry leads free guided tours of the artist's works drawn from The Niland Collection. Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina. Runs March 2012.

Laura Gannon at Ballina Arts Centre
World/Interior: Films and drawings by artist Laura Gannon which explore architecture. Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina. Runs April 2012.

Nun of Kenmare Collection at Knock Museum
This is the largest collection of original material relating to Knock for the years immediately after the Apparition. Knock Museum, Knock Shrine, Knock. Permanent exhibition.

• For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Mayo.
• See also: Connacht Visual Arts.

NOTE: Information Resources About Arts & Culture in Ireland

• For general information Irish art and culture, see: Visual Arts in Ireland.
• For the evolution of painting and sculpture, see: History of Irish Art.
• For an introduction to the visual arts, see: Definition and Meaning of Art.

COUNTY MEATH ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Exhibition at Solstice Arts Centre
Artists Diana Copperwhite, Michael Kalmbach and Hiraki Sawa at the Solstice Arts Centre, Railway Street, Navan. Runs until March 2012.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Meath.

COUNTY MONAGHAN

Details of Co Monaghan's 2012 art exhibitions coming soon.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Monaghan.

COUNTY OFFALY

Details of Co Offaly's 2012 art exhibitions coming soon.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Offaly.

COUNTY ROSCOMMON ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Gabhann Dunne at Roscommon Arts Centre
The Crossing: solo exhibition by Gabhann Dunne, illustrates the artist's ability to tell a captivating story through the medium of paint. Runs until March 9, 2012 at the Roscommon Arts Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Roscommon.

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COUNTY SLIGO ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Norah McGuinness at The Model
Artist Norah McGuinness, at The Model, The Mall, Sligo Town until February 12, 2012. For details: 071-9141405.

Clea van der Grijn at Hamilton Gallery
Artist Clea van der Grijn at the Hamilton Gallery, 4 Castle Street, Sligo. For details: 071-914-3377. Runs until March 2012.

Gallery Artists at Teach Ban Nua
Range of gallery artists on view at Teach Ban Nua Contemporary Artists Gallery, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo. Artists include: Tom O'Rourke, David Merrifield, Donal Adams, Heidi Wickham and Lioubov Kadyrova. Details: teachban-artgallery.com

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Sligo.

COUNTY TIPPERARY ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Exhibition at South Tipperary County Museum
Irish Women Artists of the Twentieth Century at the South Tipperary County Museum, Clonmel until February, 2012. Details: 052-613-565.

Joint Exhibition at Source Arts Centre
Tom Climent, Vida Pain and Gary Kearney at the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Details: Please visit - thesourceartscentre.ie. Runs March to April 26, 2012.

Narrow Space Gallery, Clonmel
Ongoing exhibition of paintings, ceramics and crafts at the Narrow Space Gallery, 14 Mitchel Street, Clonmel. For details: 052-6127838.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Tipperary.

COUNTY WATERFORD ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Visual Arts at Garter Lane Theatre
Regular exhibitions at the Garter Lane Theatre, O Connell Street, Waterford. Details for 2012: 051-877153.

Art at Joan Clancy Museum
Regular exhibition of gallery artists at the Joan Clancy Museum, Mweelahorna, Ring, Dungarvan. Details: 058-46205.

Lismore Castle Arts
Lismore, Waterford. Details: 058-54061. Now Closed for the Winter.

Permanent Exhibition at Waterford Museum of Treasures
Magnificent Permanent collection held over 2 floors. Includes the Great Charter Roll (1372), the Bearing swords given by Kings Edward IV and Henry VIII, and the Kite brooch (c1100), a gold dress fastener commissioned by a wealthy Waterford woman from her jeweller over a thousand years ago. Waterford Museum of Treasure, The Granary, Merchants Quay, Waterford. Details: 051-304-500.

Permanent Exhibition of Photographic Art at Waterford County Museum
Waterford County Images, a collection of images and photographs maintained by Waterford County Museum. Runs permanently. See: www.waterfordcountymuseum.org

Exhibition at Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery
Works from the Permanent Collection at Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery, Greyfriars, Off Cathedral Square, Waterford. Ongoing.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Waterford.
See also: Waterford Art Gallery and Solo Arte Gallery.

COUNTY WESTMEATH

Details of Co Westmeath's 2012 art exhibitions coming soon.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Westmeath.
See also: Mullingar Arts Centre.

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COUNTY WEXFORD ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Art at The Norman Gallery
Exhibition of gallery artists at The Norman Gallery, Co. Wexford. For details of the 2012 exhibition program, see: normangallery.com.

O'Gorman at Wexford Arts Centre
Solo exhibition by artist Bridge O Gorman at the Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Runs until February 4, 2012. Details: wexfordartscentre.ie

Greenacres Art Gallery
Exhibition of gallery artists at the Greenacres Art Gallery, Selskar. Runs until April 2012.

Ros Tapestries at Priory Court
The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to the South East of Ireland. Initiated in 1998, the tapestries took 10 years to complete and are now on view at Priory Court, The Quay, New Ross Co Wexford. Phone: (051) 445396 or email info@rosexpo.ie

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Wexford.

COUNTY WICKLOW ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Ongoing Exhibition at Cherrylane Gallery
Drawings and paintings of Francis O Toole, David Begley, Robert Ryan, Rick Bentham, Aengus Dewar and Peter Pearson, at Cherrylane Gallery, Delgany. For details: 01-287-5565.

Ian Keaveny at Signal Arts Centre
Solo exhibition of art by Ian Keaveny, runs until March 11, 2012 at the Signal Arts Centre. Signal Arts Centre, 1A Albert Avenue, Bray, Wicklow. Details: 01-276-2039.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Wicklow.

ART EXHIBITIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

ARMAGH ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Island Arts Centre
Mary Doran & Island Life Drawing Students, Group Exhibition at the Island Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Details: islandartscentre.com or phone +44 28 9250-9509.

Noel Bowler at Millennium Centre
Artist Noel Bowler at the Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, until March 24, 2012.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Armagh.
See also: Ulster Visual Arts.

BELFAST & ANTRIM ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Art of the Enlightenment at Ulster Museum
British watercolour paintings, 1770s to the 1820s at Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens. Runs until January 2012. Details: 048-9023-965.

John Macormac at Empress Gallery
Exhibition by John Macormacat at the Empress Gallery, Forsyth House, Cromac Street, until February 2012.

Sylvia Grace Borda at Belfast Exposed
Canadian photographer Sylvia Grace Borda explores the architectural legacy of Modernism in Northern Ireland and has made a photographic survey of its Modernist churches. Belfast Exposed, 23 Donegall Street, Belfast. Details: belfastexposed.org. Runs until March 2, 2012.

Street Art at Ulster Museum
Big art names from the street art community on display in this touring exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens. Runs until March 4, 2012. Details: 048-9023-965.

Exhibition at Tom Caldwell Gallery
Ongoing exhibition by various artists at the Tom Caldwell Gallery, 429 Lisburn Road, Belfast. Runs until April 2012.

Art at Dickon Hall
2012 exhibitions at Dickon Hall, Crescent Arts Centre, University Road, Belfast. Details: +44 048-902-474-43.

Artists at Naughton Gallery
Exhibitions for 2012 at the Naughton Gallery at Queens. For details: 048-90973580.

Gallery Artists at Nicholas Gallery
Variation of gallery artists at the Nicholas Gallery, 571 Lisburn Road, Belfast. Ongoing exhibition.

Ongoing Exhibition at James Wray & Co
Ongoing exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Norman Smyth, Brian Ballard, TP Flanagan, Pat Harris, F.E. McWilliam, Patrick Scott, Neil Shawcross, Charles Lamb and Louis Le Brocquy at the James Wray & Co Gallery, 14-16 James Street South, Belfast.

See also: Taylor Gallery - Naughton Gallery At Queens - Tom Caldwell Gallery

• For information about art and culture in the city, see Visual Arts in Belfast.
• For information about art and culture in the county, see Visual Arts in Antrim.

DERRY ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Various Artists at Gordon Gallery
Exhibition by various artists at Gordon Gallery, 13a Pump Street, Derry. Runs until March, 2012.

Drumcovitt at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
Exhibition features items relating to Drumcovitt, a large house and estate built 300 years ago. Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady. Runs until March, 2012.

Exhibitions at Cascade Gallery
Upcoming exhibitions at the Cascade Gallery, Waterside Theatre & Arts Centre, Glendermott Road. For details of 2012, see: watersidetheatre.com.

Ongoing Exhibition at Cavanacor Gallery
Continual exhibition, featuring paintings by Christina Bunello, Brian Ballard, Liam Belton, James Allen, Sophie Aghajanian, Huib Fens, Jacinta Feeny and Arno Kramer. Cavanacor Gallery, Lifford. For details: 074-914-1143.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Derry.

COUNTY DOWN ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Various at FE McWilliam Gallery
Exhibition of works by various artists at the FE McWilliam Gallery, Banbridge, Co.Down. Runs until March, 2012.

Various Artists at Battletown Gallery
Gallery artists on view including Brian Ballard, Ross Stewart, Robert McLearnon and RT Killen. On view until April, 2012. Battletown Gallery, 90 Bowtown Road, Newtownards.

Millennium Court Arts Centre
Exhibition entitled 'Blind Art' at the Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, Co.Down. For details: millenniumcourt.org

Wheels of Business at Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
Permanent exhibition at Ulster Folk & Transport Museum entitled Wheels of Business: Transport at Work. It recognises the contribution of transport to our economy, past, present and future. Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra, Holywood. For details, ring: +44 28 9042 8428.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in County Down.

FERMANAGH ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Kathleen Bridle at Fermanagh County Museum
Works by artist Kathleen Bridle at Fermanagh County Museum, Enniskillen Castle from January onwards.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Fermanagh.

TYRONE ART EXHIBITIONS 2012

Print Workshops at Strule Arts Centre
Seacourt Print Workshop, artist resource in traditional and contemporary printmaking at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagah. Runs until March, 2012.

Winter Group Exhibition at McKenna Gallery
Winter exhibition with gallery artists at McKenna Gallery, 31 Castle Street, Omagh. Runs until March, 2012.

Brendan O Neill at Alley Theatre
Artist Brendan O Neill at the Alley Theatre and Conference Centre, 1 Railway Street, Strabane. Betty Gannon until mid February 2012. The artist brings the viewer through his experience of growing up in a religious back ground in the bible area of Mid Antrim.

Sports Exhibition at Alley Theatre
Exhibition celebrates ulster's past sporting achievments and includes memorabilia from a range of local sports and sporting heroes. Alley Theatre and Conference Centre, 1 Railway Street, Strabane. Runs February 20 to March 16, 2012. Details: alley-theatre.com.

Myles Away at Alley Theatre
Exhibition includes work by Kevin Atherton, Jeff Edwards, Phelim Folan, Anthony Hobbs, Phelim McConigly, Margaret O'Brien and Tim O'Riley. It explores in the relationship between the visual and the literary arts in the writings of Flann O'Brien. Alley Theatre and Conference Centre, 1 Railway Street, Strabane. Runs March 26 to April 20, 2012. Details: alley-theatre.com.

For information about art and culture in this county, see Visual Arts in Tyrone.

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