Thank You and Goodnight!

The choice has been made to close the doors of ArtMart Studios, indefinitely.

WE (Lisa, Sophia & Siabhra) would like to thank everyone who showed their support and offered to help out, whether it was through sponsorship for exhibitions or just coming in to give a hand. Thank you so much.

A special thanks to the Artists who wanted to use our space to show their work. We greatly appreciate it.

Thank you to the folks who came to our openings to look at the excellent art we put on show and for taking part in our events, without you the gallery would have been very empty. What this  site now reflects is an archive of everything that happened at Artmart Studios...enjoy.

*** Thanks again and be well ***

ArtMart Studios Xmas Art Show

Its coming up to that time of year when we think about that special something to get for our nearest and dearest.
Hopefully you will find it at ArtMart Studios Christmas Art Show.
Lisa, Sophia and Siabhra will be selling a selection of paintings, prints, and handmade Christmas cards, and whats better than something original and handmade.

The exhibition will open on Monday 13th of December from 10.00am - 5.00pm, there will be a serving mince pies and mulled wine from 1.00pm. Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th of December at 5.00pm.

Culture Night 2010 - FunHouse

We were really happy with how our Fun House went on Culture Night, our Hero City & painting Room was a big favourite with the public.
Thanks again to Steve, Lauren, Amy & Paul for coming in and giving us a hand, to Shane for printing out our posters and to Harriet for letting us borrow her UV light for the Fairy tunnel ")*

 

FUN HOUSE FOR CULTURE NIGHT

Get ready Sligo another Culture Night is upon us and of course ArtMart Studios is joining in. We are excreting our creative juices and having a fun house for the evening with plenty of interactive arty stuff. 

Sea Creatures Workshop 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Children between the age of 5 - 10yrs are invited to the studios and create fantastical creatures from the deep like octopus, sharks, jellyfish and mermaids. Workshop is free but booking is advised due to limited spaces.

To book contact Siabhra on 086 405 33 94.

Fun House 8.00pm - 10.30pm
The night isn't just for kids, well, little kids its also for you big kids out there who aren't afraid to be silly!

Movie Star Minute
With a variety of back drops, props, costumes and a video camera people will have the chance to act out a scene from their favourite film or just wing it and create something of you own for one minute. Clips will be put on our facebook page for you to look at.

Hero City
Here you will enter a metropolis full of skyscrapers in true comic book fashion but we want you to fill it with Super Hero's and Villains. Create your own Super Hero from our collection of cardboard Supermen & Wonder Women.  Choose from a variety of poses (standing, flying, punching) then colour and accessories your marvel creation and place him/her somewhere in Hero City.

The Painting Room
If the last two rooms weren't silly enough for you, maybe this just might be?
Stick on some overalls (we'll provide those) and go nuts in our painting room! Feel free to paint on the walls, the floor, even the ceiling if you can reach it! Paints, markers, crayons and other media will be available for you to create with.

The Sensory Room
In the dark realms of our sensory room, caress the questionable and mysterious lumps and bumps of the walls that will make you ponder, shudder and giggle.

We hope you enjoy Culture Night 2010 and pop in to see us. 

AMBILVALENS July 31st/August 8th

ArtMart Studios present contemporary paintings by local artists Dominic Corrigan and Dominic Callaghan in their group exhibition titled Ambilvalens.

Exhibition will open Saturday July 31st at 7.00pm with reception and continue until Sunday 8th of August. All are welcome to attend.  

Leprechaun Lolita July 10th - 17th 2010

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Leitrim based, award winning artist Harriet Myfanwy Nia Tahany is opening her first solo exhibition since completing her Masters in Fine Art at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Harriet, who lives in Dromahair was awarded the prestigious Taylor Art award by the Royal Dublin Society in 2007 after completing her bachelors degree in Fine Art at Sligo IT. 

ArtMartist's celebrate Cairde Arts Festival June 30th - July 6th

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The Cairde Festival is upon us once more to spruce up the summer with music, cabaret, theatre and comedy. 

ArtMart Studios will be joining in with the festivities and presenting a collection of new and old works from past, present and future exhibitors of the Gallery.

Exhibition runs from June 30th - July 6th with reception night on Saturday July 3rd at 7pm.

Featured Artists include

Dominic Callaghan, Lisa Cannon, Barra Cassidy, Enda Clarke, Dominic Corrigan,

Peter Crann, John Cullen, Mary Dennehy, Shane Finan, Marie Flaherty, David Folan,

Linda Foy, Conor Gallagher, John Lane, Rebecca Massey, Anita McGarry, Tom Mullery,

Sophia Murray, Harriet Myfanwy Nia Tahany, Siabhra O’Brien, Wayne O’Connor,

Sarah Stevens, Caroline Walshe

To RSVP click here

For more information contact us: artmartstudios@gmail.com.

To see what events are happening for this years Cairde Festival log onto http://www.cairdefestival.com/

Edge of Urge May 29th - June 5th

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Artmart Studios presents Edge of Urge, a group exhibition from the Fine Art students at Sligo I.T.

The exhibition draws together a wide variety of practices. As time is close for these students to face the harsh reality of surviving as practicing artists within these difficult economic times the show is an expression of this soon to come reality.

The opening of edge of urge is on Sat 29th May at 7pm.

Opening Times 11am - 5pm

All are welcome 

Featured Artists included: Catherine Whitehead, Kevin Woolfrey, Nala Kanapathiplliai, Joanne O' Reilly, Melissa Smith, Alex Counihan, Michael Sexton, Sabrina Gismondi, Aisling Slattery, Sarah McCaul, Amy Keeley, Pamela Byrne, Michelle Lodge, Vanessa Salvador Garcia, Kevin Skinnader, Maelisa Regan, Margaret McKenna, Sue Cowburn, Paul McManus, Gary Dullaghan, Stephen Brown, Andy Roche, Steven Maybury, Leona Guidera, Rosita Windrich, Kerry Cunningham, Aine Murray, Geraldine Tighe, Deirdre Higgins.

Edge of Urge had a terrific turn out for its opening night on Saturday and some great weather.  The gallery was filled with a multitude of talent, covering many mediums from oils to sculpture. 

 

Volunteers wanted for invigilating

We are looking for anyone interested in volunteering to invigilate the new exhibition Goodbye I Love You. It will only be for a couple of hours in the evening. 

If you are interested in giving a hand or know of a friend that would be interested, please send us an email to artmartstudios@gmail.com. 

We appreciate any help you can offer.

Goodbye I Love You 12th - 19th June

GOODBYE I LOVE YOU, an exhibition by Irish artist Caroline Walshe opens in ArtMart Studios on Saturday 12^th of June at 7pm.

The exhibition comprises work made by the artist after the death of a close friend by suicide. Walshe combines image and text, juxtaposing traditional handicrafts with intensely distressing and difficult issues in a way that manages to be both beautiful and disturbing. The exhibition explores embroidery, quilt-making and photography, touching on very uncomfortable subject matter in a moving and profound way.

In a statement about the work, Caroline Walshe says:

“Fabric and the stitched word seemed the best possible way to communicate the horrific imagery left with me after this violent event. Embroidery gave the words and thoughts that were so difficult to say aloud a space to be expressed. Somehow the softness of thread and fabric, the beauty of stitching, the flexibility of the finished product and the comforting nature of textiles - we use them to clothe ourselves, to wipe our tears, to rest our faces on as we sleep - made textiles the best medium to convey the violence of the images, the nightmarish quality of suicide bereavement and the horror of the act itself.”

Opening night is on Saturday 12th at 7pm with refreshments, continues from the 14th – 19th of June, 11am – 5pm.

THIS EXHIBITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

Caroline Walshe's opening night of her exhibition Goodbye I Love You had a very impinging and profound atmosphere. The embroidery, quilt-making and photography projected the heartfelt loss of a friend in a delicate and beautiful way. 

THE MAGIC NUM3ER May 8th - 15th

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The residents of ArtMart Studios will be hosting their first exhibition since the opening of the establishment in July 2009.

The Magic Num3er will feature the works of artists Lisa Cannon, Sophia Murray & Siabhra O’ Brien. The exhibition will consist of contemporary styles, pop surreal imagery and heart warming perceptions that promise to be thought provoking, diverse and engaging.

Works will be for sale.

Opening night Saturday 8th of May @ 7pm. Will continue until the 15th of May.

Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm 

Thank you to everyone who attended our opening night it was a great evening.
 

Enda Clake's Reflections in Glass

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"This is a body of work created over the last six months, utilising the propeties of lead and glass to represent scenes of nature. Observations of our surroundings and the beauty of County Sligo is apparent in the work and is where much of the inspiration was derived, water being a recurring theme.

After choosing the subject matter, the attempt to then incorporate colour observed in nature in the piece was a fundamental part of the process. By manipulating the material and the appropriate use of colour each piece is sympathetic to the material allowing the characteristics of the glass to be appreciated as the light passes through it. 

The multitude of colour and textured glass lends itself brilliantly to the creation of the work and often determined the outcome of each piece. 
The malleable nature of the lead means it is a perfect companion for the glass and through the use of line is able to provide the glass with defined form and structure both physically and aesthetically. 

The craft of stained glass is one which should continue to enrich our lives and remain a potent medium in craft genre." 

- Enda Clarke

Natural Progression at ArtMart Studios

We are delighted to see the unveiling of our second exhibition here at ArtMArt Studios.
The show entitled Natural Progression will promote new work in a variety of digital media by Sligo Artists.

Digital art is very often overlooked in favour of more traditional disiplines, and the artists have joined together to show the type of work being produced in the digital arena.
The exhibition will include art and illustration by Tom Mullery and Nicholas Grey, digital photography by Sean Mullery, Lisa Powell, Michelle Granville and Victoria Macarter, and an installation of electronic composition and animation by Mark Mullery.
The group includes both self taught and college trained artists, and aims to show the democratic nature of the emerging digital art landscape.

Opening night is 20th February @ 7pm and will continue until the 5th of March.
You can view their facebook page and RSVP their exhibition here

For further information contact:

Michellegranville@yahoo.com 087 944 35 05

Tommullery@yahoo.co.uk 087 216 24 74

www.markmullery.com / www.seanmullery.com / www.tommullery.daportfolio.com/

Love Music Hate Racism

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A small group of Artists will be exhibiting their work at ArtMart Studios in conjuction with with the launch of Love Music Hate Racism Sligo.

The event was organised by Amanda Burns & Keith Kelly.

Featured Artists include:

Robert Borrmann

Martin Conway

Anita McGarry

and Orla Sherridan

Opening night is Friday 5th of February from 5.00pm - 9.30pm
The exhibition will continue til February 7th
Opening times 2pm - 6pm

Happy Place

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Opening night of ArtMart Studios Happy Place was a successful evening. 
Thank you to all who came to the opening to see the work and thank you to the Artists for submitting their pieces.

Artists in the Happy Place Exhibition
Marvin Baldemor, Lisa Cannon, Killian Dunne, Ciara Foster, Conor Gallagher, 
Betty Gannon, Sinead Gogarty, Daniel Graham, Yvonne Henry, John Jennings,
Mark Kelly, Jerome Kerins, Rebecca Massey, Damien Magee, Trisha McNally, 
Claire Morrin, Sophia Murray, Maria Noonan McDermott, Marian O' Donnell, 
Siabhra O' Brien, Eleanor Reilly, Gerry Shanahan, Orla Sloyan, Sarah Stevens, 
Harriet Myfanwy Nia Tahany, Else Van Der Lecq, Chanelle Walshe, Ian Wiezorek.

Happy Place will be on show from Monday 25th - Saturday 30th of January,
Opening times 11.00am - 5.00pm

THE MODEL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR STUDIO APPLICATIONS

The Model takes an integrated approach to programming, with a strong focus on contemporary culture and relevant global currencies mediated inclusively to diverse audiences. The Model is now undergoing a major Redevelopment that will see its operations and programme expand by over one third.

The new Model Building re-opens in 2010. With expanded facilities and space, The Model promises to be one of Ireland’s most unique art spaces. Inclusive of its Redevelopment are seven studios available for rental by professional artists.

Studio rentals are available for twelve-month durations from 12 - 36 months.
Fees for the studios are subsidised. There will be 24hr access as well as broadband access as generally available throughout the building at a small additional cost. Applicants should note that the studios are not residential.

The deadline for the receipt of applications for studio space at The Model is Friday 5 February 2010.
http://modelart.ie/artiststudios.html

For further information contact:
The Model, Unit 6 Cleveragh Retail Park, Cleveragh, Sligo (temporary address)
T: 071 914 1405
E: emer.marron@modelart.ie

SLR Workshop

Our SLR Workshop on Thursday 3rd December went very well. Thank you to everyone who attended we hope you enjoyed it. Thank you to Paul and Joan for coming to ArtMart Studios to give the lecture and to Tim Newell & Paul O' Donnell for their kind support.

SLR WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS

All Artists are welcome to join us on Thursday 3rd of December for a very special evening. Lecturer Paul Murray will be giving a once- off workshop on how to document Artists work using a SLR camera. Contents of the workshop include:
1) Frame and focus the image in the camera;
2) Match colours of the photograph with the original picture;
3) Maximise image quality of the photograph;
4) Re-size images for e-mail attachments;
5) Determine file size for prints.
 
Course Notes provided free

 


DATE: Thursday 3rd December
TIME: 7:30 - 09:30pm
VENUE: ArtMart Studios
FEE: €27:00

Tea/coffee & biscuits provided

Pre-Booking is advised as places are limited
To Pre-book email us at artmartstudios@gmail.com

Off The Wall Sessions

Creative folk are invited to make images on the walls of the front gallery of ArtMart Studios. Each session will have a new theme to work from. A fun and creative evening. First theme will be "MAKE A COMIC STRIP" it can be based on anything from films to books to imaginery or real life incident. Pre-Booking is advised due to limited places.

DATES: 19th & 26th November
TIME: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
PRICE: E8 (per session) Price includes complimentary brews and materials.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HAPPY PLACE EXHIBITION

Global Warming, The Recession, Cut Backs, Job losses, Bad Weather there is alot of doom & gloom hanging in the air these days, thats why ArtMart Studios are presenting their new exhibition HAPPY PLACE.
We call to artists and people with a creative streak to create an image of their Happy Place in any media of their choice on a standard blank A6 postcard. The objective is to fill the gallery walls with postcards of Happy Places.

Opening night will be on the 23rd of January 2010 at 7.00pm.
The exhibition will continue from the 25th - 30th of January 2010.
Opening times 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Images will be later added to a special made HAPPY PLACE website.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
-Create an image of your Happy Place in any media of your choosing on a blank postcard, standard A6 (Appox. 14.05 x 10.03 cm) size.
-Put your name, title and media on the back of the postcard. Selling the postcard is completely up to you, if you wish to sell add price to the back of the postcard.
-For the website include a statement with your name and a short description telling us about your Happy Place and why its your Happy Place. Feel free to add your website/Blog address we'll add this as a link from our Happy Place website.
If you want your postcard returned to you add a return address on the statement.
-You can submit up to two postcards.


Please send your work with a self stamped addressed envelope to:
ArtMart Studios,
7 Lower the Mall,
Co. Sligo.

Closing Date for submissions Monday 18th January 2010 at 5.00pm