Christmas 2009 print exhibition

The christmas print exhibition will run from 17th December until the end of January 2010.

Prints made by local artists.

Location: Cló, Mín a' Leá, Gortahork.

Further info: 07491 - 62800

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Ian Joyce represented Ireland at the 2nd Tbilisi International Contemporary Art exhibition in October 2009.

The exhibition took place from 8th – 15th October. Works exhibited by the following artists:
Ian Joyce {Donegal}
Kevin Mc Gee {Donegal}
Sarah Lewtas {Donegal}
Nuala Ní Fhlathúin {Galway}

Further info see www.artisterium.org

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Call for Residencies 2010

Cló are now accepting residency applications for 2010. Applications should be made to Cló residency programme and should include an up to date C.V, a detailed proposal and images of work in jpg format. We would like to get applications from people who are interested in contemporary art and culture, and who are interested in the unique landscape and language of the Gaeltacht.

Please contact Marjorie Doohan at cloceardlann@eircom.net for further information.

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Aird ar Armenia

On Thursday 24th September at 7 p.m. resident artist Mkrtich Tonoyan, from Armenia presented ideas from his work and exchange with Cló.

Visual material was also presented by Ian Joyce along with a poetry reading
By Cathal O’ Searcaigh.

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Along with Nuala Ni Fhlathúin, Mkrtich Tonoyan was awarded the first scholarship to participate in the Trasnú exchange programme funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta and initiated by Cló. The programme focuses on an artistic and cultural exchange between The Gaeltacht and The Caucasus region. Trasnú emphasises contemporary artists who engage with the linguistic and cultural uniqueness of the Gaeltacht and the Caucasus (Armenia).
During his residency Mkrtich Tonoyan, who is the coordinator of the ACSL artists in residence programme “Art Commune” , will develop links between ACSL and Cló’ with a view to assisting a future artists’ exchange between Armenia and Ireland.
Mkrtich Tonoyan, will work on a special installation of his work for the “Living Archive” during his residency which will be exhibited on 23rd of October along with works by Aoife Mc Garrigle who is this years recipient of the Mhadhie Hughie Eoin Scholarship.

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Children’s Art Summer School 2009

29th June - 3rd July

Subjects covered

Mixing Colours & Painting, drawing, constructing sculptures using recycled material & paper maché, modelling using clay & self portraits.

Etching Club 2009

» Etching class currently ongoing - Every Wednesday 10am-5pm.