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Leinster Printmaking Studios have Moved

An Archive Page StampThe Leinster Printmaking Studios was founded at the Presentation Convent in Clane in 1998. Since this time, the Studio has grown from one printing press and ten members to five presses and thirty-six members. The studio is unique in the Republic of Ireland in that it uses ‘safe techniques’. It is an open studio with printmaking facilities available to beginners as well as professional artists.
Members have undertaken residency programmes in primary and secondary schools and in a community context.

Leinster Printmaking Studios have now procured a larger studio in Marron Court in Clane. Kildare County Council supported this move, through a three-year grant aid commitment. The new development will include a printmaking studio with full facilities as well as a gallery facility. The Printmakers are currently renovating the facility to their specification.

Leinster PrintmakingNiamh Moran, a member of the Leinster Printmaking Studios will commence a three-week artist-in-residence programme at Riverbank in April, with an exhibition of work in Riverbank from May 12th-30th.

The Leinster Printmaking Studios operate A Friends Scheme, which enables subscribers to enjoy a number of privileges and discounts.

Full details available from The Company Secretary. The Leinster Printmaking Studios, Marron Court, Clane, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 868168

Visual Art Exhibitions in Naas Library

 

1st April - 5th April
‘Down to Earth’ Exhibition.
A photographic exhibition recording the involvement of Scoil an Linbh Iosa, Ballycane pupils in becoming a Green School.

8th April - 6th May
E.S.B. Exhibition.
Travelling environmental photographic exhibition

7th May - 9th May
Memorabilia Exhibition.
Display of memorabilia, documents & artefacts in relation to the Irish Police, 1916 & the War of Independence

19th May - 24th May
Exhibition of Paintings.
A collection of oil & watercolours by local artists.

2nd June - 29th June
Special Olympics Art Exhibition

Special Olympics Host Town Art Exhibition Programme

As part of the events taking place around the county to celebrate the Special Olympics Games in Ireland, artists, schools and community groups from each of the Host Towns were invited to take part in an art exhibition under the theme of the games, Share The Feeling.

Art ExhibitionMost of the art co–ordinators in each Host Town are now busy working within their communities finalising plans for displays and exhibitions which will typically commence around 6th June. In Kilcullen for example, the arts team plan to use the shop fronts as exhibition spaces which will create a festive and welcoming atmosphere.

 

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