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Art History Lecture Series
Following the success of last years programme, Kildare Library and Arts Service presents a series of lectures on art appreciation, which are of general interest to all, but particularly of interest to Leaving Certificate Art students.
Maebh O’Regan, Ph D., lecturer in art history in the National College of Art and Design, presents a series of lectures examining European painting across the centuries, with diverse subjects from the role of the studio in the artist’s work, 17th Century genre painting (particularly the work of Vermeer and Rembrandt) to The Romantic Movement.
Meanwhile, Catriona Fallon, Visual Arts Programmer in Riverbank Arts Centre, examines Contemporary Irish Art.
Celbridge Library
Mon 27th January Contemporary Irish Art
Mon 3rd February The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Mon 10th February 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Mon 17th February The Romantic Era
Athy Library
Tues 4th February Contemporary Irish Art
Tues 11th February The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Tues 18th February 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Tues 25th February The Romantic Era
Naas Library
Thurs 13th February The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Thurs 20th February 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Thurs 27th February The Romantic Era
Thurs 4th March Contemporary Irish Art
Newbridge Library
Tues 21st January The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Tues 28th January 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Tues 4th February The Romantic Era
Tues 11th February Contemporary Irish Art
Maynooth Library
Thurs 23rd January The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Thurs 30th January 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Thurs 6th February The Romantic Era
Thurs 13th February Contemporary Irish Art
Leixlip (*contact the arts service @ 045 448318 for venue *)
Mon 17th February Contemporary Irish Art
Mon 24th February The role of the studio in the artist’s work
Mon 3rd March 17th Century genre painting – Vermeer, Rembrandt
Mon 10th March The Romantic Era
** All lectures commence at 8pm sharp**
All lectures are free of charge and all are welcome. Early booking is advised.
For further information contact Lucina Russell, Kildare County Arts Officer.
Ph: 045 -443318
World Book Day
Children are invited to celebrate World Book Day (Shakespeares’ birthday) and Anti-Racism Day with interactive storytelling workshops in their local library, examining different cultures.
Irish History Live tell a tale of 12th Century Crusaders and their enemies. The show will present how each culture was both different and similar, using their costume, armour, weapons, beliefs and leaders as the subjects. Children will dress as Richard the Lion Hearted and Saladin the Turk (and the ladies in their lives) and learn about their way of life. The show promises to have blood and guts and lots of fun !!
Two shows per day, Mornings: 11.00am – 12.15pm Afternoons: 3.30 – 4.45pm
Morning bookings open to school groups only. Suitable for 7-12yrs
Athy Library
Tues. 4th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
Naas Library
Wed. 5th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
Newbridge Library
Thurs 6th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
Celbridge Library
Fri. 7th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
Maynooth Library
Tues. 11th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
Leixlip Library (*contact the arts service@ 045 448318 for venue*)
Wed. 12th March 11.00am – 12.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
The Magic of Dance
The Magic of Dance with Cathy O’Kennedy of Fluxusdance Company, Kildare County Council’s Dancer in Residence. The Magic of Dance is a modern dance experience for children. Children and artist’s will, as part of World Book Day celebrations make dances together, dance with one another and learn about the art of dance. The company will also perform for the children choosing from a repertoire of works that are a creative mix of dance and storytelling.
The experience is suitable for children aged from three to twelve years. Parents are welcome to stay and watch and to participate if they wish.
Athy Library
Thurs. 13th March 11.00am – 12.15pm.
Naas Library
Thurs. 13th March 2.30 – 4.00pm.
Celbridge Library
Fri. 14th March 11.00 – 12.15pm.
Maynooth Library
ri. 14th March 2.30 – 4.00pm.
Bookings for arts programmes in libraries should be directed to individual libraries unless otherwise stated. All arts activities in libraries are free of charge.
Celbridge Library ph: 01-6272207 celbridgelib@eircom.net
Athy Library ph: 0507-31144 athylib@eircom.net
Naas Library ph: 045-879111 naaslib@eircom.net
Newbridge Library ph: 045- 436453 newbridgelib@eircom.net
Maynooth Library ph: 01- 6285530 maynoothlib@eircom.net
Leixlip Library ph: 045-448318 (until further notice)
This is an archive page. For current library contact details please check www.kildare.ie/library
