Major exhibitions are curated using the entire pool of Ballinglen Fellows, many in response to invitations from institutions such as The RHA Gallagher Gallery, Dublin, Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Kildare, The Contemporary Art Society, London, The Art Institute of New Hampshire, Manchester, The Art Alliance, Philadelphia, Glucksman Ireland House, New York University, The McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, The U.S. Ambassador's Residence, Dublin, The List Gallery, Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania, Concord Art Association, Massachusetts, Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Mayo. Catalogues documenting works by Ballinglen Fellows, that accompany these important exhibition opportunities for Ballinglen Fellows, are often produced. In addition, an awareness of the unique qualities of North County Mayo is fostered abroad, encouraging cultural and green tourism in the area.
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Norman Ackroyd, Painting with Acid
exhibition and launch of the publication ‘An Irish Notebook’ 1 June - 2 October 2022 Special Exhibitions An exhibition of work by Ballinglen fellow Norman Ackroyd CBE RA. Painting with Acid The Ballinglen Museum of Art, 1st July - 30th September. Works from Ireland made over the five decades of Ackroyd’s relationship with the west coast of Ireland. A celebration of major work, this exhibition aims to... Read more -
Currach & Stone
exhibition by James Edward Scherbarth 6 May - 12 June 2022 Special Exhibitions A posthumous exhibition showing a series of 72 images created during 39 days in the last year of James’s life; 'a period where he was fully blossomed as an artist, coming to grips with his own mortality, and feeling a sense of urgency to complete work while he still had... Read more -
the way that we went
Open by appointment after 18 December 5 November - 18 December 2021 Special Exhibitions Curated by Anne Mullee The rugged landscape of North West Mayo is a gift to artists concerned with capturing the light and connecting to the land. The Ballinglen Arts Foundation Permanent Collection, with over 800 works, is testament to this focus, and includes work by artists from all over the... Read more -
Stoney Road Press: 20 Years – A Survey
20th anniversary exhibition 2 August - 31 October 2021 Special Exhibitions Marking twenty years of making with Ireland’s leading artists, Stoney Road Press comes to the Ballinglen Museum of Art for an exciting exhibition. From Dorothy Cross to Brian O’Doherty, and Patrick Scott to Leah Hewson, Stoney Road Press has worked with a heady roster of artists since 2001, when a... Read more