Tag: Group Exhibitions

Exhibition: Last Week of Sculpture in Context 2025

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Post for Sculpture in Context - 40th Anniversary

This is the last week to catch Sculpture in Context at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland. The exhibition runs through this Friday, the 10th of October and includes the work of over 90 artists.

Where: National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, D09 E7F2.

The Gardens are open daily, with free admission.

Guild Members

Three of Feltmakers Ireland’s members have pieces in the show: 

Ramona Farrelly – ‘Radiozoa’

Juliane Gorman – ‘SeeSeaBlue’

Fiona Leech – ‘Silent Chimes’

Apologies for some of the less-than-stellar photos.

On TV

On Friday, the 3rd of October, the RTÉ television program Nationwide produced a feature about this year’s Sculpture in Context. At around the 10-minute mark, you can see Juliane’s piece. To watch, visit the RTÉ Player – https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH10008772-25-0111

Note: The RTE program will only be available for viewing within Ireland and will only be up for 21 days from the original transmission date.

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Exhibitions: 2 Art Exhibitions Open in Dublin This Week

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Dublin is buzzing with creativity this week as two milestone exhibitions open, each celebrating decades of artistry and community.

Sculpture in Context – 40th Anniversary Show at the National Botanic Gardens

One of Ireland’s most beloved annual art events, Sculpture in Context, has returned after a hiatus to the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin for its 40th year. The exhibition transforms the gardens into an open-air gallery, with sculptures of every scale and style nestled among the trees, glasshouses, and landscaped grounds. Visitors can expect a vibrant mix of work from established and emerging artists, with pieces that playfully interact with their natural surroundings.

Three of Feltmakers Ireland’s members have pieces in the show: Ramona Farrelly, Juliane Gorman, and Fiona Leech.

When: Thursday, the 4th of September to Friday, the 10th of October.

Where: National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, D09 E7F2.

For more information, visit their website – https://sculptureincontext.ie/

Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers – 50th Anniversary Show at the Lexicon Library

Meanwhile, in Dun Laoghaire, the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers (IGWSD) is marking its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition at the dlr Lexicon Library. Showcasing the craft traditions of weaving, spinning, and dyeing, the exhibition highlights both heritage techniques and contemporary textile art.

Visitors will see a rich variety of textures and colours—handwoven fabrics, intricate patterns, and natural dyes that speak to the Guild’s commitment to preserving and evolving Ireland’s textile heritage.

Two of Feltmakers Ireland members have work in the show: Juliane Gorman and Sharon Wells.

When: From the 4th to the 19th of September.

Where: Lexicon Library, Queen’s Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 H283.

The guild is also offering two workshops in celebration of this occasion.

  • A drop spindle workshop on Saturday, the 6th of September, 11 AM to 2 PM; (40 euros)
  • A rigid heddle workshop on Saturday, the 13th of September, from 11 AM to 3 PM. (50 euros) .

To reserve a spot, contact the Guild Secretary at hello@weavespindye.ie

For more information, visit their website – https://weavespindye.ie/

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Exhibition: Member Mel Bradley Artwork – Louth Craftmark Group Exhibition – Armagh, UK

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Louth Craftmark is a group of makers and visual artists based in the North East of Ireland.

They currently have three exhibitions of ‘Reveal Conceal’ which span across three venues,

  • The Leitrim Design House, Carrick-on-Shannon, from 24th May to 6th July,
  • The Marketplace Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, 16th May – 5th July, and
  • The Cowshed Gallery, Farmleigh, 15th July to 15th August 2025.

While the artists’ pieces are not identical across all three venues, they are from the same collections of work in response to the theme of this show. The artists have come together across a range of disciplines to create a new body of work that explores the ‘inside out of things’.

Feltmakers Ireland member Mel Bradley‘s work is included at The Marketplace Theatre & Arts Centre.

Where: The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, UK.

When: until the 5th of July.

The Leitrim Design House Gallery has information about the exhibition – https://leitrimdesignhouse.ie/blogs/news/louth-craftmark-exhibition

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Exhibition: Guild Member Annika Berglund in Group Bloomsday Exhibition – Olivier Cornet Gallery – Dublin

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Poster of Annika Berglund's art deco inspired artwork. Olivier Cornet Summer Show Group Show - 'Out of Lines' for Bloomsday.

The Olivier Cornet Gallery is delighted to present Out of Lines: A Bloomsday group exhibition.

The exhibition features new work by Annika Berglund, Hugh Cummins, Mary A. Fitzgerald, David Fox, Nickie Hayden, Miriam McConnon, Sheila Naughton, Yanny Petters, Kelly Ratchford, Vicky Smith and Colin Eaton.

As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris Art Deco Expo, the Bloomsday exhibition at the Olivier Cornet Gallery will be an artists’ response to this period during which James Joyce’s Ulysses was published. The show will feature work by our gallery artists and invited artists who have explored exterior signs of art deco in Dublin, from architectural features in government buildings, cocktails and flappers, through bathing shelters, libraries, to hotels and cinemas. The show will also showcase personal interpretations of that period from family lore through shared stories to current events.

Official opening: Sunday, the 15th of June 2025, 3:00 PM.

This exhibition is part of the 2025 Bloomsday Festival’s official programme, organised by the James Joyce Centre Dublin.

For more information, visit the Olivier Cornet Gallery – https://www.oliviercornetgallery.com/out-of-lines-bloomsday-group-show

Link to the Bloomsday Festival – https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/

Link to the James Joyce Centre – https://jamesjoyce.ie/


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Open Call: Sculpture in Context 40th Anniversary Exhibition – Application Deadline in 1 Week

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Sculpture in Context Logo and that it is their 4oth year

Sculpture in Context will celebrate 40 Years of showcasing sculpture in Ireland this September. The DEADLINE for applying is next Friday!

Exhibition entries are open to artists working in three dimensions in any medium. They encourage the broadest possible definition of sculptural practice, encompassing object-making, installation, performance, video, and emerging hybrid forms, both permanent and ephemeral.

Note: In the past, several feltmakers have submitted and been accepted to exhibit in Sculpture in Context shows. Search ‘Sculpture in Context’ on our Feltmakers Ireland website to read about some of these members’ pieces.

The exhibition attracts numerous visitors and offers significant visibility and potential for selling work.

The large sculptures will be showcased in the garden’s natural setting, creating a dialogue between art and nature. The indoor gallery will showcase a curated selection of works, offering an intimate and thoughtfully arranged viewing experience.

Entrance is by open submission, and selection is made by an independent panel of judges.

DEADLINE: 11:59 PM, on Friday the 25th April, 2025.

How to Submit

Up to three submissions per artist are allowed, with an entry fee of € 16 for each submission.

The online submission process requires support documentation. Please note that if you close the portal mid-entry, your application will not be saved.

For more information and to submit your application, visit their website www.sculptureincontext.ie

Sculpture in Context’s Instagram – @sculpture_in_context

Exhibition: Art Form at The Dunmore in Dublin

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Feltmakers Ireland guild member Eithne O’Dea has a piece in the group exhibition of 80 artists – ‘Artform at The Dunmore’ in Dublin.

Featured artists:
@deirdreclogher @fifinlay @annabelpotterton @lizzie_kinsella @neildunnestudio @asking.flowers @bernadettekiely_artist @vincentsmithart @susancroninsoilpaintings @janefrew @zoedillonart @frances_ryan_artist @maireosullivanart @auveenbyrne @aidancrotty @barbaraabigailleeart @keondanielmc @annettetreacyart @trinikennyart @antoinetteomahonyart @marybutlerartistmaker @mettesofieroche #mariakomahony @rob_hall_painter_ @kroz_art #grainnecollins @susanjoy12 @ciaranbowenartist @margomcnultyartist @gwen_wilkinson @kayemaahs @hannekevanryswyk @joashbyartist @dee.hewetson @fionnualalaniganart @jeromecourtaux #michaelmolloy @nualaclarke.artist @sheila.hough @paulhallahan @karenmoynihanart @breenjd @anitahalley.art @louisewestartist @briansmythartist @goodburke @sylviamatthewspaintings @michaelolearyart @ciaraoconnorartist @cillapatton_artist @marcodisante_visual_art_______ #eabharois @robertryanireland @tritschlermary
@hilarymorleyartist @davewestart @ginny_pavry_artist
@clara.cleere.5 @serena_kitt_artistic_pursuits
@deirdrebrennanart @nessamccormackart
@tamaragangnusart @alan.raggett @leewelch
@angelafewerartist @davidbegleyartist @wildernish
@sheilanaughton1 @siobanoleary @zsoltbasti_
@nealgreig @oliviahenchyart @Liza Kelly_art
@a.stanleyartist @salvatoreoflucan @kate_kos
@artdreamspace @rachelrobertsartist @trishnixonart
@maryoconnorart @nicky__anthony @lorenzo.tonti.photo
@adeline_gaudefroy @glenbyrne.jpg @trinikennyart
@eithneodea @clairebuckleysart @annchristina25
@sebastian_thommen

The exhibition opens this Thursday, April 10th, from 5 to 7 PM in @thedunmored6, a restaurant that is a new Dublin Artform venue. Susan Connolly selected the work, Big Look Art curated it, and Richard Coghlan installed it.

Where: The Dunmore, 196 Rathmines Rd Lower, Dublin 6, D06 AY77

Their website: https://www.artform.ie/

The group’s Instagram: @artformdunmoreeast

Eithne’s Instagram: @eithneodea

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Open Call: Sculpture in Context 40th Anniversary Exhibition – National Botanic Gardens – Dublin

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Sculpture in Context - 40th Anniversary Exhibition - open call - National Botanic Gardens of Ireland in Dublin.

Sculpture in Context will celebrate 40 Years of showcasing sculpture in Ireland this September.

Exhibition entries are open to artists working in three dimensions in any medium. They encourage the broadest possible definition of sculptural practice, including object making, installation, performance, video, and emerging hybrid forms, both permanent and ephemeral.

Note: In the past, several feltmakers have submitted and been accepted to exhibit in Sculpture in Context shows. Search ‘Sculpture in Context’ on our Feltmakers Ireland website to read about some of these members’ pieces.

The exhibition attracts many visitors and offers significant visibility and potential to sell work.

The large sculptures will be showcased in the garden’s natural setting, creating a dialogue between art and nature. The indoor gallery will display a selection of works, providing an intimate and curated viewing experience.

Entrance is by open submission, and selection is made by an independent panel of judges.

DEADLINE: 11:59 PM, on Friday the 25th April, 2025.

How to Submit

Up to 3 submissions per artist are allowed, with an entry fee of 16 euros for each submission.

The online submission process requires support documentation. Please note that if you close the portal mid-entry, your application will not be saved.

For more information and to submit your application, visit their website www.sculptureincontext.ie

Sculpture in Context’s Instagram – @sculpture_in_context

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News: Final Chance to See ‘Symbols of Ireland’ – Feltmakers Ireland Exhibition

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Poster for Symbols of Ireland - group exhibition. Illustrated with a green coloured felted Brigid's Cross created by Jane Fox.

Have you had the chance to visit ‘Symbols of Ireland’, the stunning exhibition by Feltmakers Ireland? If not, now is your last opportunity! The exhibition, showcasing the incredible talent of 47 members, is in its final week at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.

Featuring a diverse range of textile artistry, ‘Symbols of Ireland’ includes intricate needle and wet felting techniques displayed through wall art, sculptures, and wearable creations. Each piece tells a story, representing elements of Ireland’s rich culture and heritage through the unique medium of felt.

The exhibition is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with a slightly earlier closing time of 3 PM on Sunday, its final day.

Whether you’re an admirer of textile art, a craft enthusiast, or simply looking for an inspiring outing, don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty and creativity of Irish feltmaking.

Visit before it’s gone – and immerse yourself in the textures, colours, and symbolism that define this remarkable exhibition.

If you are unable to visit Dublin, you can view the online catalogue and read about our exciting launch with First Lady Sabina Higgins here – https://feltmakersireland.com/2025/03/04/exhibition-recap-first-lady-sabina-higgins-opens-symbols-of-ireland-art-exhibition-phoenix-park-visitor-centre/

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Exhibition: Symbols of Ireland Opens this Sunday – Plus 2 Sneak Peeks

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Poster for Feltmakers Ireland's group exhibition 'Symbols of Ireland' - Artwork a green felted Brigid's Cross by member Jane Fox.

Feltmakers Ireland’s group exhibition opens this Sunday! We are thrilled to announce that Sabina Higgins will officially launch the event at 3 PM.

For this year’s exhibition theme, ‘Symbols of Ireland’, we invited members to explore and interpret it in their own unique way. The exhibition showcases a diverse and inspiring collection of wall art, sculptures, and wearable pieces—all crafted from sheep’s wool. The works feature a variety of felting techniques, including wet felting, needle felting, and even combinations of both, highlighting the creativity and skill of our members.

We are especially delighted to see a growing use of Irish wool, a cause close to our hearts. In fact, our book, ‘Exploring Irish Wool for Feltmaking’, was born from our passion for this remarkable sustainable material.

To whet your appetite for the exhibition, we continue on sharing some Sneak Peeks!

Sneak Peeks

A close-up of Anne Heavey‘s piece – ‘Fadó Fadó’

Anne was inspired by the following:

“A look back into Ireland’s past through the eyes of the Dolmen. Ancient structures that date back to the Neolithic period, 4000 BC to 2500 BC. This ancient symbol represents the history of the Irish people emerging from hunter-gatherers to a more permanent settled life. Agriculture and the domestication of animals emerged, along with the construction of these dolmens, mostly used as burial tombs, while others were part of a territorial marker.
Under 200 dolmens remain dotted around Ireland, and were immersed into Irish mythological stories and folklore, such as Diarmuid and Grainne’s bed, whereas others are associated with graves of famous giants or warriors such as the Finna and Fionn Mac Cunhall.

The most famous and photographed is the Poulnabrone, Burren Co Clare; the largest is Brownshill, Co Carlow. These structures were usually erected with tall portal stones in the front and two at the back, with a large capstone resting at an angle on the portal stones. In ancient times, cairns would have been erected in front of the entrance, but now have been scattered over time. A picture at the Burren with my mom inspired me to use this symbol.”

Find Anne on Instagram: @ainenanknits

A close-up of the piece by Helena Mc Guinness – ‘Round Tower’


Helena was inspired by the following:

“I live in the village with the oldest Round Tower in Ireland.
A visitors centre has been built on the grounds just behind the tower.
It has a lovely garden and a house showcasing the area’s history.
It is in the village of Clondalkin, Dublin 22. It is well worth a visit.”

A link to the Clondalkin Tower Visitor’s Centre website provides additional information – https://www.dublinsoutdoors.ie/round-tower-clondalkin-village/

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Exhibition: Symbols of Ireland – Opens in Less than a Week

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A sneak peek of Breda Fay’s ‘Anois Teacht an Earraigh  / It’s springtime‘

Feltmakers Ireland’s group exhibition will open in less than a week, and we are so excited. There are almost 50 pieces of artwork (47, to be precise) from our members.

The theme of this year’s show is ‘Symbols of Ireland’. Guild member Breda Fay has created her piece inspired by Brigid’s Crosses, which are traditionally made from rush materials.

Here is her inspiration:

“The feast of Brigid is an important date in my calendar, not just because she’s my namesake but because February 1st, her Feast Day, heralds the beginning of Springtime with lengthening brighter days. For as long as I can remember, I have made Brigid’s Crosses from rushes gathered the day before, and one has hung in a prominent place in my home”. – Breda Fay

 The exhibition opens on Sunday, the 2nd of March at 3 PM. Sabina Higgins will officially launch* the show. {For those living outside of Ireland, Mrs Higgins is the spouse of the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins}.

The exhibition runs from Wednesday, the 5th of March, to Sunday, the 30th of March 30th, 2025, at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Gallery. Currently, the Visitor Centre – and hence the Gallery – is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. If Centre staff become available, we may be able to open the exhibition on these days. Stay tuned to our blog and social media for further updates. 

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*Provisional upon her schedule.

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