🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: "MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2023" -THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE, CASTLEBAR, CO.MAYO, IRELAND- Friday the 17th of November at 6pm 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2023🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: TONIGHT : Friday the 17th of November at 6pm

Exhibition Running from: Friday the 17th of November – Saturday the 6th of January 2023

Venue:
THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall Street,
Castlebar,
Co Mayo,
F23 AN24
www.thelinenhall.com

I am always delighted to have my work selected for exhibition at The Linenhall Arts Centre. Their upcoming “MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2023” exhibition opens tonight Friday the 17th of November at 6pm, and promises to be a visual treat showcasing work from artists based throughout the County. This years exhibition was curated by none other than the great Ian Wieczorek. I am really looking forward to seeing this show!

About the gallery:
”Arts for All at the Linenhall - we believe that everyone in the community should have the opportunity to access excellent arts experiences.Located in the heart of Castlebar, Mayo’s county town, the Linenhall Arts Centre presents a series of live events and arts experiences throughout the year for audiences of all ages. On a most basic level we believe that art has the potential to improve the lives of those who engage with it. Our eclectic and high-quality programme includes music, theatre, visual arts, literature, cultural cinema, creative learning and RoolaBoola, one of the leading children’s arts festivals in Ireland. ”

For more from the fantastic team at The Linenhall Arts Centre and the Mayo Artists Show 2023 click HERE.

🔸🔹🔸 ANNOUNCEMENT - KOLAJ MAGAZINE - COLLAGE ARTIST TRADING CARDS PACK NO: 9 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸 KOLAJ MAGAZINE - COLLAGE ARTIST TRADING CARDS PACK NO: 9 🔸🔹🔸

I am delighted to have been asked to participate in Kolaj Magazine’s Collage Artists Trading Cards Pack No:9. Its great to see my piece “Dreaming of a Foolish April” (2020) amongst such beautiful company. I love this idea as the deck is packed full of variety and has introduced me to new artists. It is also an extremely affordable way for people to own a wonderful array of collage art.

From Kolaj Magazine:
”Kasini House Artshop works with the Kolaj Magazine Artist Directory to produce curated packs of the Collage Artist Trading Cards. Each card is a full color, 5.5” x 3.5” postcard with rounded corners. An example of an artist’s work is on the front of the card and the artist’s public contact information is on the back. Collage Artist Trading Cards come in packs of 15. You can frame the cards you like as mini-prints; collect and curate your very own exhibition. You can also use the cards for discovering contemporary, fine art collage. We think they are a great way to be introduced to the artwork of collage artists.”

Purchase Your Pack: https://shop.kasinihouseartshop.com/category/trading-cards

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: "CLIMATE & HEALTH" - ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND, NO.6 KILDARE STREET, DUBLIN, IRELAND - Monday the 16th of October at 5.30pm 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: CLIMATE & HEALTH🔸🔹🔸

I am thrilled to have my work shortlisted and ready to go on display as part of the upcoming Climate & Health Exhibition which is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians Ireland and curated by James Hanley RHA. It promises to be an amazing exhibition engaging with one of the most pressing issues of our time.
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Opening Reception: Monday the 16th of October at 5.30pm

Exhibition Running from: Monday the 16th of October – Friday the 20th of October 2023
Open daily from: 10am - 4pm

Venue:
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS IRELAND
Reception at Graves Hall,
followed by the exhibition in the Winter Hall,
at No. 6 Kildare Street,
Dublin 2,
D02 E434.
Light refreshments will be provided.
www.rcpi.ie

From the Royal College of Physicians Ireland:

Climate breakdown and human health are highly interwoven
“The exhibition is part of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s commitment to advocacy around the huge challenges we are facing triggered by climate change and the impact this will have on the world’s population, which arose as a key advocacy priority during national consultations with our physicians. The College wishes to provide a space for discussion of the challenges of climate breakdown and for the formulation and promotion of solutions to the climate crisis. Art is one way of articulating the personal and collective feelings and stories around this challenge and for envisioning shared solutions that protect health and the planet.

Climate breakdown and human health are highly interwoven. Burning fossil fuels is the greatest contributor to global heating and causes increased rates of cardio-respiratory illness and premature death. Health effects of extreme weather events include hypothermia, dehydration, kidney disease, stroke, malnutrition, and water-borne infections. A paradox is that healthcare delivery itself contributes significantly to global heating. If the healthcare sector were a country, it would be the 5th largest polluter in the world.

We need to find ways to protect our health and protect the planet. How we travel, how we eat, how we consume, how we provide essential services – these can be our stumbling blocks, or they can represent opportunities for a just future.”

For more about this wonderful and important exhibition click here:
www.rcpi.ie/News/open-call-to-artists-to-address-the-theme-climate-and-health

🔸🔹🔸 COLLAGE & ILLUSTRATION: FRANKENSTIEN RESIDENCY - AUGUST - OCTOBER 2023🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸 COLLAGE & ILLUSTRATION: FRANKENSTEIN RESIDENCY - AUGUST - OCTOBER 2023🔸🔹🔸

I am absolutely delighted to have been accepted to take part in the Kolaj Intitute's Collage & Illustration Residency which is focused on Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein and hosted by the illustrious Kolaj Institute over the course of August - October 2023.

If you follow my work you may have had the dire misfortune of witnessing the frightening annual Rare Monster Sighting reports posted every October, and will know that I am very interested in the intersection between visual art, poetry and literature, and how these different creative practices can act as engines to spur each other on. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has been a joy to research and is so much more than a gothic horror novel. The novel itself is a poigniant reflection on the danger of humanities efforts to subjugate nature through science and technology; but also on loss, abandonment, alienation, loneliness and at times the restorative power of relationship. Its a novel of great depth and as we have started to share our ideas on the residency new perspectives and nuances arise.
⚡️!!! IT’S ALIVE !!!⚡️

The organisers have this to say:
"During the Collage & Illustration Residency – Frankenstein, artists will work to visually interpret Mary Shelley’s 1818 proto-science fiction novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. As part of Kolaj Institute’s ongoing Collage & Illustration project, this virtual residency aims to explore the themes of creation, identity, and the boundaries of human imagination through the captivating mediums of collage and illustration. Kolaj Institute will publish Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus using the illustrations made during the residency as a way of bringing this important, historical book and the themes it raises to 21st century readers. A selection of artwork will be exhibited at Kolaj Institute in New Orleans. "

To find out more about the Kolaj Institute and their residency programmes visit: https://kolajmagazine.com/content/institute/collage-illustration-frankenstein/

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: "FORHALLA" -THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE, CASTLEBAR, CO.MAYO, IRELAND- Friday the 7th of July at 6pm 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: FORHALLA🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: Friday the 7th of July at 6pm

Exhibition Running from: Friday the 7th of July – Saturday the 2nd of September 2023

Venue:
THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall Street,
Castlebar,
Co Mayo,
F23 AN24
www.thelinenhall.com

I am always delighted to have my work selected for exhibition at The Linenhall Arts Centre. Their upcoming “FORHALLA” exhibition opens this Friday the 7th of July at 6pm, and promises to be a visual treat showcasing work from artists based throughout Connaught

From the gallery:
”Forhalla was created as a platform to showcase the works of Connaught based artists at all career stages, whether working in painting, print or photography. Running until September 2023, this group show, designed as a celebration of Ireland’s artists coming together again after the pandemic, invites a sense of revival. Forhalla will be featuring work from over sixty different artists based throughout the region.”

For more from the fantastic team at The Linenhall Arts Centre and the Forhalla exhibition click HERE.

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: SUMMER OF LOVE - THE COURTHOUSE GALLERY & STUDIOS, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare, V95 D791 🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: SUMMER OF LOVE🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: Friday the 26th of May 6pm - 8pm

Exhibition Running from: Friday the 26th of May – Saturday the 22nd of July 2023

Venue:
THE COURTHOUSE GALLERY & STUDIOS
Parliament Street,
Ennistymon,
Co Clare,
V95 D791
http://thecourthousegallery.com

I am delighted to have my work selected to take part in the forthcoming 'Summer of Love” exhibition, taking place in wonderful Ennistymon, Co.Clare, Ireland.

From the gallery:
“The Courthouse Gallery is delighted to invite you all to Summer of Love Exhibition, our annual open submission exhibition and a vital part of our programming, serving as a celebration of diverse visual arts from Co. Clare and all over Ireland. It brings together artists and the community, fostering a sense of connection and appreciation. This year, we have themed our exhibition "Summer of Love," aiming to counteract the turmoil and trauma prevalent in the world. As visitors walk through our exhibition, they will be immersed in joyful artwork that embodies happy moments, love, and peace l. Hosting 96 artists and 119 works, is open to all artists. Taking place during International Pride Month, we have created a warm and inviting environment that embraces love and positivity.”

For more from the fantastic team at The Courthouse Gallery and Studios and the Summer of Love exhibition line up click HERE.

🔸ANNOUNCEMENT: TALKING COLLAGE ONLINE TALK & WORKSHOP - Kindly hosted by The Linenhall Arts Centre, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Ireland.🔸

🔸ANNOUNCEMENT: TALKING COLLAGE ONLINE TALK & WORKSHOP🔸

Join us for an engaging, online discussion on all things collage. We will hear from Artists Valerie Asiimwe Amani and Anthony D. Kelly on what attracts them to the medium. The artists also invite you to have collage materials to hand if you would like to create something small during the event. This promises to be a playful and enriching experience in the presence of two incredibly talented artists! 

Date: Wednesday 17/05/2023
Time: 19.00GMT
Venue: (ONLINE EVENT) Kindly hosted by The Linenhall Arts Centre, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Ireland, F23 AN24.
Adm: €3
For booking click here or call: (+353) 094 9023733

More on the Artists:
”Valerie Asiimwe Amani is a Tanzanian interdisciplinary artist and writer. Her practice interrogates the ways in which body erotics, language, place and perceived reality are used to situate (or isolate) the self within community. She has exhibited internationally including group shows in Lagos, Paris, Cape Town and Leipzig with recent shows being a solo performance at South London Gallery in collaboration with the Roberts Institute of Art as well as a solo exhibition at Alliance Française, Dar es Salaam. Amani holds a MFA from The Ruskin School of Art and is the recipient of the 2021 Ashmolean Museum Vivien Leigh Prize for a work on paper. She is a winner for the 2022 Ingram Art Prize and received commendation for the 2022 Dentons Award. She was The Linenhall Arts Centre International Artist-in-Residence 2022. She has been featured in Art Monthly, Hyperallergic and BBC amongst others. Amani has given various talks on Art and Activism including SOAS, University of London with The Royal African society. She is also an art writer focusing on emerging African artists, on Emergent Art Space.”

”Anthony D. Kelly is based in Castlebar, County Mayo. He is an illustrator, writer, visual artist and integrative psychotherapist. He works mainly with Illustration, Collage and Assemblage techniques to create hopeful, humorous, and sometimes unnerving and deeply satirical imagery.

He is an active and experienced member of the Irish Collage Community and was recently nomitated as the World Collage Day poster artist 2023. He has exhibited across Ireland, Europe and in the U.S.A. and has delivered workshops and lectures at Collagistas Festivals 5 & 6 in Dublin and Brussels. His work has featured in many publications including Art Reveal, Creativ Paper, Murze Magazine, Kolaj Magazine and the recently released ‘Empty Columns are a Place to Dream' book from the Kolaj Institute and Kasini House.”

For more of the amazing work of Valerie Asiimwe Amani visit: https://www.valerieamani.com
For more from the Linenhall Art Center simply visit: http://www.thelinenhall.com/

🔸ANNOUNCEMENT: WONDERFUL COLLAGE WORKSHOP - Z10.studio, Zachariasza 10/lok. 11, 03-761 Warszawa, Poland🔸

🔸🔹🔸ANNOUNCEMENT: WONDERFUL COLLAGE WORKSHOP🔸🔹🔸

Join Collagista's Anthony D Kelly and Marta Janik in a playful workshop to celebrate World Collage Day 2023, connect with others and explore your own feelings of wonder.

Date: Sunday 14/05/2023

Time: 18.00CEST / 17.00GMT

Venue: Z10.studio, Zachariasza 10/lok. 11, 03-761 Warszawa, Poland

Thank you for hosting: mnustwo

"Wonder is a complex emotion coming from experiences of beauty, connection, natural phenomena, or through being witness to the incredible capacities, courage or talents of other human beings.

It would have been the emotion that Nicolaus Copernicus first felt when he looked up at the night sky and realized that he was small, but connected to everything he saw.

Wonder helps us to connect with each other, to find meaning in the world around us and the art of Collage helps us do the same."

!!!Attention: Booking is advised as places are limited!!!

Cost: 150 złotych a place. Or if you bring someone with you - 125 złotych for a place.

To book contact: contact@martajanik.com

ALMOST FULLY BOOKED

For more of Marta Janik's wonderful work visit.

To find a World Collage Day event near you visit the Kolaj Magazine directory by clicking here.

For more information and the Polish language version please click on the event page here.

🔸🔹🔸ANNOUNCEMENT: Accepted onto the Minding Creative Minds Mentorship Programme🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸Accepted onto the Minding Creative Minds Mentorship Programme🔸🔹🔸

I am really excited to have been accepted onto the Minding Creative Minds mentorship programme. While I have yet to be assigned a mentor I have been availing of their amazing workshop series these last few weeks. So far we have covered topics such as Personal Branding, Social Media for Creatives, Applying for Funding and Opportunities, and a three part workshop on Developing a Positive Mindset in your Practice.

I want to give them a big shout out as they are wonderful organisation to have available to the creative sector in Ireland.

Minding Creative Minds provide many free strands of support to those working within the Irish Creative Sector . You dont have to be a mentee on the programme to access these supports. They provide a Dedicated 24/7 Helpline in association with Spectrum Life giving access to an experienced team of trained counsellors and psychotherapists who can offer medium-term intervention and advice covering practical, day-to-day issues that cause anxiety and stress. (Up to 12 free sessions).

Contact:

ROI: 1800 814 244
NI/UK: 0800 0903677
International: +353 1 518 0277
Or Text/WhatsApp “Hi” to 087 369 0010
(when you receive a response please mention “Minding Creative Minds” or that you are in contact from the Creative Sector) You can call them or chat via text/Whatsapp on the numbers above. Or you can access their web portal.

Minding Creative Minds also provide other free forms of support and encourage the use of these great services:

• Legal Assistance – Consultation with Irish solicitors, including those specialised in family law matters and property conveyancing.

• Financial Assistance & Consumer Assistance – Consultation with qualified financial advisors who can offer advice on household budgeting, borrowing/debt management, retirement planning, saving & investments.

• Career Guidance & Life Coaching – Access a panel of career coach specialists for career guidance.

• Support for non-Irish nationals & their families – helping to make the transition into the Irish system as smooth as possible.

What a fantastic organisation and if you would like to find out more about their supports and mentorship programmes simply visit: https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/

🔸🔹🔸Upcoming Exhibition: "NWFG - Best Of Da Vinci Selection"- Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th of March 2023 -at ON-OFF STUDIO, 11 rue Berzélius, 75017 Paris, France.🔸🔹🔸

🔸🔹🔸UPCOMING EXHIBITION: NWFG - Best of Da Vinci Selection”🔸🔹🔸

Opening Reception: Thursday the 16th of March 6pm - 8pm

Exhibition Running from: Thursday the 16th – Sunday the 19th of March 2023

Venue: ON-OFF STUDIO,
11 rue Berzélius 75017,
Paris,
France,
www.on-off-studio.com

I am delighted to have my work selected to take part in the forthcoming 'NWFG - Da Vinci Selection” exhibition, taking place in the city of light, Paris, France.

Organised by the wonderful Silvio Serverino, and the teams at Art in Places and No Word From Glue.

From the organisers:
“In the Renaissance, transformations were quite evident in culture, society, economy, politics, gastronomy and religion. Our current Renaissance is characterized by the transition to a digital world signifying an evolution in relation to the structures of the contemporary before the influence of the virtual world, the term is more commonly employed to describe its effects in the arts, philosophy and sciences.”

36 Artists in 14 different countries using collage or illustration as a medium have been selected for this exhibition”

For more from No Word From Glue click HERE.
For more from the fantastic team at On-OFF Studio click HERE.