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Past
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Land-mark Comhartha talún | Déirdre Kelly & Kaitlin Zorah McDonough
The Ballinglen Gallery 21 February - 17 March 2025 Opening Friday Februray 21, 2025, 5-7pm Land-mark is a two-person presentation of the multifaceted ways that place anchors and informs the respective works of Kelly and McDonough. The artists' experiences... Read more -
Ceramic Poem and the Mixing Bowl | Sinéad Aldridge, Con Lynch & Tony Partridge
The Ballinglen Gallery 11 January - 10 February 2025 Opening Event: Friday January 17, 2025, 5-7pm A potter, a painter, and a philosopher have created handpainted bowls and a philosophical text for the exhibition entitled 'Ceramic Poem and the... Read more -
Lucy O'Donnell - our little earth bound tales
The Ballinglen Gallery 9 November 2024 - 6 January 2025 Dr. Lucy O'Donnell, a Ballinglen fellow, puts drawing at the centre of her practice to explore the medium within the context of loss, and pregnancy without birth. This exhibition plays... Read more -
Cré - Believing Earth
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation Gallery 8 April - 28 May 2024 20 April - 28 May 2024 The exhibition draws attention to human interaction with the Irish boglands, focusing on the folklore, mythology, traditions and the materiality associated with the bogs. Image: Alex Boyd, The hags tooth... Read more
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Kwaidan - Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn
The Ballinglen Museum of Art 20 April - 24 May 2024 A n exhibition of prints by 20 Japanese and 20 Irish-based artists consisting of a sumptuous array of visual interpretations of Kwaidan , the well-known book of ghost stories published... Read more -
Photographic Woodblock Print
Workshop with Katsutoshi Yuasa 19 - 27 April 2024 Workshop cost : $2,100 Deposit: $500 Level of experience: n/a Woodblock printing is the oldest known printing technique in the world. A woodblock is carved with carving knives and printed... Read more -
You're on the Spectrum Now
Downstairs in The Ballinglen Museum of Art 14 February - 24 May 2024 A group of young people from a local Foróige group , with the help of our Learning Curator, curated an exhibition from The Ballinglen Permanent Collection downstairs in The Ballinglen... Read more -
Later @ Ballinglen
Music, Theatre & Special Guests! 24 November - 2 December 2023 Later @ Ballinglen Ballinglen is delighted to announce a unique series of night-time events entitled ‘Later’. Funded by Night Time Economy Unit in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,... Read more
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The Activity of Drawing
Two-Day Workshop with Joe Wilson 14 - 15 October 2023 Workshop cost: €150- (includes lunch on both days) Level of experience: open to students of any level Registration: Open now Class: 2 day workshop on Saturday October 14th and Sunday... Read more -
Crosscurrents | Jeffrey Hirst and Amy Metier
The Ballinglen Gallery 9 September - 17 October 2023 Opening Saturday 9 September 2023. 7-9 pm Crosscurrents is a collaboration featuring abstract paintings and prints by U.S. artists. This exhibition reflects the remarkable contrasts and natural phenomena of the... Read more -
Meg and Cassandra Eustace - Drawing at The North Mayo Heritage Centre
19 August 2023 This plein-air workshop will explore familiar and current contemporary approaches to drawing outside. Using a variety of media and processes, drawing is a way to experience your surroundings that is... Read more -
Insides Out | Nadia Tamerji
The Ballinglen Gallery 28 July - 1 September 2023 Graduate Awarded Exhibition ‘This solo exhibition consists of expanded material work in response to the idea of skin and bodies. The Insides out drawings were made in Sligo during a... Read more
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Mindfulness and Creativity Workshop
The Ballinglen Museum of Art 28 June 2023 Artist Chris Doris will facilitate an informal, experiential workshop introducing mindfulness and its usefulness for creatives. With a brief introduction to ‘flow’ the peak performance state. 10am to 1pm Free... Read more -
Artist Talk: Erik Mattijssen ‘What moves me’
The Ballinglen Museum of Art 22 June 2023 5:30 pm. Free. All Welcome. Erik Mattijssen, fellow of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, will tell a story-with-images about his 40-year career and what made him choose the topics in his... Read more -
The Odyssey and Segment Drawings | Samuel Walsh
The Ballinglen Gallery 17 June - 24 July 2023 'The Odyssey drawings were mostly made in Berlin during a month-long artists residency in 2018. On my return they became the basis for more drawings and an exhibition of those... Read more -
Let's Chill a Little - A Cruinniú na nÓg event
The Ballinglen Gallery 10 June 2023 Exhibition and Garden Party, June 10, 3pm. Come celebrate how the children learned that they could relax a little and be less anxious while still doing good things for the... Read more
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In Ordinary Time: Fragments of a Family History
Carmel Mc Mahon book signing & reading 16 March 2023 We are so delighted to host a book signing and reading of In Ordinary Time: Fragments of a Family History by Carmel Mc Mahon. A multi-layered exploration of trauma, time,... Read more -
MATERIALITY AND PROCESS IN PAINTING MATERIALS with Nicki Heenan
one-day workshop 5 November 2022 Nicki will demonstrate how to make pastels, paint and inks from pigments and develop environmentally satisfying work that reflects the local environment. Develop your knowledge of found and foraged art... Read more -
'Inherit’, Place|Lab Collective
Opening Reception & Concert 27 August 2022 Concert by Violist Dr. Claudine Bigelow of the musical works which inspired the exhibition theme. Artists Joanna Kidney, Nuala Clarke, (Ireland) Joe Ostraff, Melinda Ostraff and Karina Nöel Hean (USA)... Read more -
Ballinglen En Plein Air 2022
A series of three Summer one-day workshops 13 - 28 August 2022 Saturday August 13th: COLOUR, ITS PHENOMENA AND PRACTICE with Roger Chavez. From a painter's point of view learn how our vision responds to colour and its relationship to light -... Read more
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Signifiers: Prints by Claudia R. Fieo
Opening Reception 3 August 2022 Artist Statement Claudia Fieo's prints consider the complex tensions between humanity and the natural world. Through her work she seeks to highlight the potential for reconciliation in the face of... Read more -
Norman Ackroyd, Painting with Acid
Exhibition Events 2 - 4 August 2022 Tuesday August 2nd 3-6pm Print Demonstration by Norman Ackroyd Booking essential: ballinglenarts@gmail.com Wednesday August 3rd 2-5pm Talk, Book Signing and Wine Reception Thursday August 4th 11am Coffee Morning with Norman... Read more -
Growth: A lantern light box installation
Opening Reception 29 April 2022 Everyone welcome, refreshments served. Read more -
Paul Kenny: Seaworks 2008-2022
Opening Reception & Artist Talk 8 April 2022 Come hear fascinating photographer Paul Kenny talk about his work at the opening of his exhibition at the Ballinglen Museum of Art. His works relate directly to the sea and... Read more
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Moving Still, a solo exhibition of work by Kate MacDonagh
Opening Reception 4 March 2022 Opening speaker: Hugo Hamilton Read more -
the way that they went
Opening Reception 5 November 2021 All welcome. Read more -
Print Demonstration & Workshop with John Fitzsimons
A Stoney Road Press workshop at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation 30 October 2021 John Fitzsimons, artist and master printmaker with Stoney Road Press, will lead a print workshop incorporating the processes of monotype and carborundum printing. Suitable for all levels and none -... Read more -
Halloween Movie Night at the Museum
29 October 2021 Come to Ballinglen to see 'Hocus Pocus' Free. Treats and drawing for the kids. All ages and costumes welcome. Bring a cushion. Call 096 43184 or email ballinglenarts@gmail.com to book. Read more
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Art is for everyone: looking and learning Tour
Mayo Social Inclusion Awareness Week 2021 11 October 2021 The Ballinglen Museum of Art Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo Come see the stunning exhibition of prints Stoney Road Press 20 Years – A Survey at the Ballinglen Museum and... Read more -
Youth Arts at Ballinglen
Tuesday evenings in October 5 - 26 October 2021 Youth Arts at Ballinglen in October! 4 weeks of art making, a mix of printmaking, painting, drawing and discussions. 12 - 16 years old. Free. Materials supplied. Pods of 6,... Read more -
Contemplating the Collection
A series of monthly online tours 27 September - 13 December 2021 Virtual viewing and discussion of works from the collection Join us on the last Monday of every month at 7 pm (GMT) via Zoom with facilitator and visual artist Nuala... Read more -
Culture Night 2021
Ballinglen Museum of Art 17 September 2021 Join us for Culture Night here at Ballinglen for an action packed event! B E Exon is performing a reading from her latest book Moxie and the Kite-Bite’n Ash. Delve... Read more
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Our Sensational Senses: a sensory scavenger hunt for children anywhere
Ballinglen Museum of Art 12 July 2021 Áine will be present for an outdoor, creative, sensory, family event. We will run a number of sensory scavenger hunts together. This is a space for children and young people... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Peter Brooke and Randall Exon 12 July 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Artist Talks: En Plein Aire 2.0
4 - 29 July 2021 These artist talks followed a series of five outdoor summer workshops celebrating the grand tradition of outdoor landscape painting. Funded by Creative Ireland Mayo. July 4th - Maria Levinge. (talk... Read more -
Doll Making Demonstration by Na Cailleacha
28 June 2021 While present in Ballinglen Arts Foundation from June 10 – July 2, Na Cailleacha will work on a project about identity, using life-size rag dolls as alter egos. On June... Read more
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Guerilla Girl Frida Kahlo and Na Cailleacha in conversation
25 June 2021 Mayo County Council Arts Service is delighted to present Guerrilla Girl Frida Kahlo in a virtual discussion with Na Cailleacha, as part of their second residency at Ballinglen in June... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Nuala Clarke and Gail Grinnell 17 May 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
David Brewster and Peter Brooke 17 April 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Stuart Shils and David Brewster 13 April 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more
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Conversations Between Artists
Pat Harris and Stuart Shils 16 March 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Nataly Maier and Pat Harris 8 March 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Logan Grider and Nataly Maier 17 February 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more -
Conversations Between Artists
Nuala Clarke and Logan Grider 16 February 2021 This is a series of short conversations between artists who are fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and have visited on residency. Each fellow donates a piece of work prompted... Read more
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Without Boundaries, Eleven at the Archive Room
Opening Reception 2 October 2020 An exhibition in collaboration with Mayo County Council & Galway County Council to celebrate Architecture at the Edge 2020. ‘Museums are usually boxes bounded by walls on which to hang... Read more -
Charcoal meets Saxophone - a Dialogue between a Painter and a Jazz Musician
Helen Comerford & Carole Nelson in conversation 15 September 2020 Na Cailleacha a collective of creatives in their seventies (six visual artists, one jazz musician and a curator/writer) have come together to explore being female, older and hopefully wiser. Between... Read more -
Culture Night 2018
"Culture is Catching" 21 September 2018 Exhibition by Chris Doris in The Ballinglen Gallery, Open Studios by Artists in Residence, a children's printmaking workshop with Artist Jeffrey Hirst 5-12 years and a children's paint and collage... Read more -
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation 25 Year Anniversary & Peter Maxwell Memorial Day
24 September 2017 Saturday 24th June 2017 in celebration of The Ballinglen Art Foundation's 25 year anniversary and Peter Maxwell's memorial day. A lovely day was had by all and the rain held... Read more
