June 2022
Solo Exhibition – Photographing the Music by Oliver Nares
PHOTOGRAPHING THE MUSIC Oliver Nares 18 June – 8 July 2022 Opening night: Friday 17 June, 6pm This body of work came out of documenting the work of a “collective” of free improvising musicians who met once a month to explore music-making. A wide assortment of instrumentalists were involved and nothing was planning beforehand. After a period of meditative silence sounds would be made and responses added by others. The key to the success lay in listening in to…
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PERFORMANCE | Extraordinary, Ordinary Women: Untold Story LIVE! with Karen Minihan
An evening of storytelling & theatre written & hosted by Karen Minihan, based on her best-selling new book. A pass-the-hat gig. Book via Eventbrite: Extraordinary, Ordinary Women: Untold Story LIVE! with Karen Minihan Tickets, Thu 30 Jun 2022 at 18:00 | Eventbrite Recently published, the book Extraordinary, Ordinary Women: Untold Story (by Karen Minihan) tells of the extraordinary contribution made by thirteen ordinary West Cork women, who contributed hugely in the steps leading to the creation of the…
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Workshop with sculptor, Denis O Connor Weds. 10th Aug. 1.30 – 4.00pm
We are delighted to offer you the chance to attend a workshop given by sculptor, Denis O Connor at WAS. Denis will lead a workshop in Sculpture Construction working with sustainable / recycled materials. The workshop will include: Demonstration by the artist Handling of materials Constructing a sculptural form and Discussion It will take place on Weds 10th Aug. 1.30 pm – 4.00pm Booking is essential for the Workshop. Phone 086 1628 471 or drop in.
Find out moreArtist’s talk with Denis O Connor Fri. 12th Aug. 5.00pm
We are also happy to announce that, due to demand, Denis will give a final talk on his work and practice, with particular reference to his current exhibition, In Our Time, on Fri.12th Aug. at 5.00pm. Please let us know is you wish to attend as space is limited.
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Culture Night Sept. 23rd ‘Just As I Am’ Rosie Leak 5.00pm
We are delighted to be welcoming poet, artist, dancer, Rosie Leak for Culture Night 2022. There will be a poetry reading by Rosie and guests at 5.00pm to launch an exhibition of her paintings. Just as I Am is a new exhibition by artist, dancer and poet Rosie Leak from the U.K. These vibrant paintings and poems are inspired by walking in nature, stained glass windows and performing on stage with Amici Dance Theatre Company, of which Rosie has been…
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1st WAS Members’ Exhibition Nov/Dec 2022 “Le Chéile”
The 1st WAS Members’ Exhibition Le Chéile We are delighted to present the first collected exhibition of work by our members. It will run from Fri 21st Oct through the end of December. This exciting show features works by eighteen of our members. Paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, books – and more! Buail isteach chughainn! Drop in to see the show! Fáilte roimh madraí! Dogs welcome!
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Artist’s Presentation, Marcus Maeder 8th Dec 2022 5.00pm
We would like to invite you to attend a presentation by artist, researcher, composer & philosopher, Marcus Maeder, in WAS. He will be talking about his fascinating and vitally important project, “Imeall an Chósta“, a scientific/artistic research project which he is conducting in Glenkeen Garden, Ballydehob. It is an eco-acoustic investigation of areas, communities and organisms under the influence of climate change and other environmental issues, primarily in Ballydehob Bay. (See below for more details of the project.) Swiss…
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Botanical paintings and Calendar launch
Exhibition of Marie Loviny’s beautiful botanical paintings for the new Brown Envelope Seeds perpetual calendar and the 2023 seed catalogue at WAS.
Find out morePhotographs by Jan Hodina
West Cork photographs with a difference by Jan Hodina
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Ceol : Music for Imbolc LIVE! 5.00pm Sat. 4th Feb.
Beautiful, original music to celebrate Imbolc.
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