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Working with Public Galleries
UpdatedJuly 14, 2025
How to build strong relationships with curators and get the most out of their experience when working with public galleries.
This information is from a Visual Artists Ireland event which was facilitated by Aoife Ruane, Director of the Highlanes Gallery and held in partnership with Meath County Council Arts Office.
The event was held on 12th February 2013.
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