A return to the Crossroads

Actress and Storyteller Nuala Hayes will soon commence a short residency at the Arthouse in Stradbally,  to compile a book of Laois Folktales for the History Press. This will be part of the Folktales of Ireland series, which is proving very popular.  Nuala hopes to follow on then with Folktales of Offaly. The residency at Stradbally will revisit and follow on from her work during a previous sojourn in Laois as Artist in Residence in 2004 when her aim was to unearth the stories from Laois.

She will revisit some of the people and places which featured in the audio CD’s, now stored in the local library.   Nuala has already begun researching the stories from Laois and Offaly, which were collected in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. A treasure trove of stories rich in mythology and mystery, are waiting to be savoured.

Friday 19th September don’t miss open studio talks and art workshops at Laois Arthouse, Stradbally from 3.30pm -4.30pm. Join artist Lorraine Walsh for an exploration of light and shadow and artist Caroline Keane who will create fun pieces of art from recycled materials.  Free and  Family friendly – Children must be accompanied by an adult and booking is essential contact 057 8664033 or 8664170 or email artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

Artist Gareth Jenkins, a resident artist here will be opening his latest exhibition of work “Interlayer” in the nag gallery, Basement, 59 Francis Street, Dublin 8 this Friday August 28 2014 6.00 – 8.00 pm.

The exhibition continues until September 20 2014.

We hope you can all make it and of course Congratulations Gareth!

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The Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally Co Laois will host a magical exhibition in October by a young local artist, Gemma Lalor from Portlaoise.  The exhibition will be officially launched on Thursday 2nd October at 6pm by well known local musician and songwriter Adela Meally.

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We have created a Blog here that will track the progress of Nick Miller’s “Sitting” residency and Exhibition. Keep an eye out for regular exciting updates. Lisa Fingleton was on hand to film the event.

Here are some images:

INSTALLATION
27 June 2014

Our first post includes the installation of the exhibition with Johanne Mullan: National Programmer of IMMA and David Trunk and Joe Stanley: Technical Crew from IMMA.

Pat Boran – Oil Painting
12 July 2014

The event Felt and Fa(c)t was held on 7th June 16.00 – 8th June 16.00, 2014 in the Malt House, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland.

with

Not Abel; Cathy Carman; Charlie Dance; Vivienne Dick; Sarah Jones; Breda Lynch; Isabella Oberländer; Yoeri Guepin; Ciarán Walsh

Felt and Fa(c)t is the undercurrent for a curatorial project initiated by Padraig Robinson, it is the second manifestation after its launch in Ormston House Gallery, January 2014. The project relies on the actual structures of friendship, proximity, and the desire to work together, as its philosophical basis. The event was presented as part of Padraig’s residency at The Laois Arthouse, and consisted of exhibition, audio and screened works.Dutch artist Yoeri Guépin with artwork by Charlie Dance.
Felt and Fa(c)t, Malthouse Stradbally, June 7th and 8th 2014

Felt and Fa(c)t, Malthouse Stradbally, June 7th and 8th 2014
Image courtesy Yoeri Guépin.

Dancer Isabelle Oberländer, and spoken word audio tracks by Sarah Jones.
Felt and Fa(c)t, Malthouse Stradbally, June 7th and 8th 2014
Image courtesy Yoeri Guépin.