Visual Arts
FESTIVAL ARTS TRAIL
Date : May 21st - May 30th
Follow a trail of wonderful paintings and photographs on display in the shops and businesses throughout Wicklow Town from May 21st to May 30th 2010. All of the art is available to purchase directly from the artist. A Trail map will be available locally during the festival.
Artists who would like to register for inclusion can email info@wicklowartsfestival.ie for a submission form or telephone the Festival Arts Trail co-ordinator c/o Kilmantin Art Gallery on 087 2426148 before May 5th. There is a nominal entry fee of 5 euro per entry and no commission is payable on sales.
The Arts Trail is supported by Frames Direct - Custom Picture Framing
Best Dressed Business Window Competition sponsored by Wicklow Town & Environs Chamber of Commerce was won by "Klasse". Congratulations!
SCHOOL'S RECYCLING ART PROJECT
Opening : Thursday 27th May sponsored by Wicklow County Council
Where : County Council Buildings
After months of hard work by art teachers and students of Wicklow Town's secondary schools, the exhibition of their finished works will be officially opened on the 27th May and will remain on display for a week.
With thanks to the Wicklow Co. Council Arts Office and Environment Office
BEALTAINE COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION
Date : May 21st & 22nd. Wed. May 26th-29th, open daily 10am - 5pm
Where : Unit (previously Horizon, opposite Kilmantin Gallery), Main Street.
GRAND OPENING: Friday 21st May, 12.30pm. All welcome to attend!
A collaboration between Wicklow and Arklow Community Education art classes, and funded by the VEC, has resulted in this exhibition of works created by students.
ART ON THE RAILINGS
Date : Saturday 29th May & Sunday 30th May
Time : 9.30am onwards
Where : Fitzwilliam Square
Stroll around the railings at Fitzwilliam Square where you can meet the artists and enjoy the array of artwork on sale.
This is open to all and no commission is charged to artists, for more information email info@wicklowartsfestival.ie. Registration forms will be available from the co-ordinator on the day.
A SPLASH OF COLOUR!
Solo exhibition by Eoin O'Connor
See this page for full details
ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
Date : Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May
Time : 11am til 4pm
Where : Bachelor's Walk
Soak up the atmosphere at this colourful 2 day outdoor market by the scenic River Leitrim. Whether you're here for a taste or to treat yourself, there's something on offer for all the family with fine foods, unusual crafts and demonstrations of heritage skills.
Vendors wishing to take part can email info@wicklowartsfestival.ie for an application form.
