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Purchase Of Art Works For The National Collection

Purchase Of Art Works For The National Collection Minister Catherine Martin announced the acquisition of over 100 works of contemporary art to the National Collection. Speaking today, Minister Martin said “It is critical that our National Collection speak to Irish audiences about the issues that matter now. This...

Climate Conversation Crawford Art Gallery 5.30pm 29th June

Climate Conversation Crawford Art Gallery 5.30pm 29th June Come join the climate conversation with Lisa Fingleton and some of the farmers who collaborated on the film Voices From the Field / Guthanna ón nGort along with journalist and podcaster Ellie O’Byrne (Green Bites podcast) at 5.30pm on Thursday 29th June at 5.30pm in...

Drawing with Nature: MOYA Festival Ballybunion 29th April 2023

Drawing with Nature: MOYA Festival Ballybunion 29th April 2023 Drawing With Nature With artist Lisa Fingleton In this creative and interactive workshop you are invited to become present with nature and use drawing as a meditative tool to really see what is around you. We will start with a short meditation and a brief introduction...

Voices from the Field, Wildmind Festival 202

Voices from the Field, Wildmind Festival 202 Wildmind Festival 2023 will screen Lisa Fingleton’s new film Voices From the Field at 10.45 in The Barn on Sat 22nd April. Voices From the Field / Guthanna ón nGort reflects the experiences of farming families from the Dingle peninsula who took part in Corca...

VISUAL Environmental Film Festival, 1st Feb 2023

Crawford Art Gallery  Voices from the Field 12th May to 23rd July 2023 Carlow County Environmental Network are partnering with their counterparts in Kildare and Wexford to screen a series of environmental films in the Visual Carlow. They are inviting all community groups interested in environmental issues to attend. The scale of the...

The 30 Day Local Food Challenge

The 30 Day Local Food Challenge #30daylocalfoodchallenge Join the 30 day local food challenge this September to eat fresh local food, reduce air miles and support local growers. If the food is organic/chemical free you also are doing your part to protect soil, biodiversity, water and health.  Lots...

The Sandwich Project at Crawford Art Gallery

The Sandwich Project at Crawford Art Gallery As part of the new Meat and Potatoes Exhibition at the Crawford Art Gallery, artist Lisa Fingleton was commissioned to recreate The Sandwich Project. The Sandwich project traces the journey of a BLT sandwich through the ingredients. Watch the timelapse HERE.  Artist...