Backwater Artists Group is delighted to present “In the Presence of Beings”, a solo exhibition by studio member, Seán Hanrahan. This new body of work takes its inspiration from ‘Visions of Genius,’ a major Hieronymus Bosch exhibition in his native city, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, which Hanrahan visited in 2016. The Haywain triptych in particular captivated Hanrahan and sparked an interest in ontology, the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.

Limerick City Gallery of Art (LCGA) is delighted to launch SORE SPOT, by artists Helen and Eva O’Leary. This exhibition features works that, when combined, aim to find moments of clarity and connection offering a  meditation on care, resistance, and the stubborn hope that emerges from making sense of a broken world.

SORE SPOT notes the distance between both artists as mother and daughter — geographic and generational, a map of crossings.  It’s about what the hands can make when words fail, how materials can offer a kind of reconciliation — or at least a pause in the noise.

Mary St Leger and Bríd Moynahan are holding a joint exhibition of their artwork in West End Studios Mallow. The show runs from November 21st to the 8th of December (gallery opens Thursdays to Sundays). The show will be opened on Friday 21st of November at 6pm by Sarah Jayne Booth, a well-known multimedia artist who heads up the artist collective, R.a.g.e. (Realising Absolute Gender Equality). Their show, which features etchings, paintings and sculpture, addresses themes of childhood, identity, gender and matriarchy.

Ormston House presents ‘Table Turning’, a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam.

Since 1997, Susan MacWilliam has had an ongoing fascination with how humans have sought to document and quantify the spirit realm. She explores the study of psychic phenomena by drawing from printed archives, scientific apparatus, and interviews with experts.

This exhibition of new work has emerged out of the cutting, stitching, and moulding of paper, felt, and clay. For MacWilliam, “the realisation of ideas and objects in the studio” is akin to “the manifestations and materialisations of the séance room”.

Ormston House is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm.

This year Cork Printmakers will host our biggest print fair to date across three floors of our studio on Wandesford Quay.
This is a unique opportunity to buy fine art prints within the creative surroundings of a printmaking studio, with live print demos, raffles, and stalls by some of our 130 artist members. From screenprints, etchings, woodcuts and more, print is an affordable and original gift for Christmas, and you are guaranteed to find something to suit your budget. On Friday evening from 5-7pm join us as we open late for an after-work festive reception.

What goes together better than music and zine making? Maybe a collaborative makers day with CZF and Éist? Join us for an Éist listening party and zine making session at the TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space from 12:00 until 15:00, where we will be listening live to Éist community radio and creating zines in response to the music and sounds.

Participants will be given the chance to have their zines duplicated to add to the CZF Zine Library and have on display during the CZF Zine Library Showcase and Exhibition opening on November 25.

Materials will be provided, no experience needed. Workshop is free but spaces are limited and booking is required.

Exhibition continues 27 September – 22 November 2025.

“So Nice Day” by the Carrowbeg Artist Collective invites viewers into an immersive dialogue between art, ecology, and lived experience. Created by seven artists with intellectual disabilities, the exhibition weaves natural materials with personal narratives, exploring sensory awareness, sustainability, and our bond with nature. By amplifying diverse voices, CHG&S highlights the transformative power of art, fostering inclusion and deepening cultural conversations around ecology and accessibility.

This year Cork Printmakers will host our biggest print fair to date across three floors of our studio on Wandesford Quay.
This is a unique opportunity to buy fine art prints within the creative surroundings of a printmaking studio, with live print demos, raffles, and stalls by some of our 130 artist members. From screenprints, etchings, woodcuts and more, print is an affordable and original gift for Christmas, and you are guaranteed to find something to suit your budget. On Friday evening from 5-7pm join us as we open late for an after-work festive reception.

Brigid Teehan’s practice spans drawing, mixed media and installation to articulate the fractures of contemporary society, her reverence for the earth and an exploration of folklore and bodily fragility.
Ian Mannion explores how we consume information, food, and ideas. His layered works examine how these elements are prepared and presented, using the impressions of everyday materials to question our daily habits.

Opening times vary, see https://www.tipperarylibraries.ie/branches/clonmel-library/
– 11am Tea & Scones Launch on Saturday 15th Nov
– 6pm Artists Talk plus Q&A on Wednesday 19th Nov

Exhibition continues from the 18th of October to the 23rd of November 2025

Ryan’s practice ranges from object making to site-specific interventions, creating sculptural pieces with glass and mixed media. Frustrations, anxieties and personal history are catalysts in her work interrogating the social construct of feminine identity and the value of women in the rural patriarchal space.

Catharsis is key to Cotter’s practice. In drawings, textiles or performance, the level of detail in her work is astonishing. She says: ‘The drawings are made up of thousands of little units. Either dots or words or the same gesture, repeated over and over: a form of meditation.’

What goes together better than music and zine making? Maybe a collaborative makers day with CZF and Éist? Join us for an Éist listening party and zine making session at the TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space from 12:00 until 15:00, where we will be listening live to Éist community radio and creating zines in response to the music and sounds.

Participants will be given the chance to have their zines duplicated to add to the CZF Zine Library and have on display during the CZF Zine Library Showcase and Exhibition opening on November 25.

Materials will be provided, no experience needed. Workshop is free but spaces are limited and booking is required.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Clare Museum is delighted to present “The Land of Olives” by Marianne Potterton.

Marianne Potterton is a visual artist based in Doolin Co. Clare. She graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Painting from Crawford College of Art and a Masters in Europe Fine Art in Barcelona through Southampton University.

Though her first love is painting, her practice spans across and connects a diverse range of disciplines.

Exhibition continues from the 1st of November to the 29th of November 2025

Opening Saturday 1Nov 4–6pm, GOMA Waterford

Through the combined mediums of photography, textile, and sculpture, artist Isabel English extends from the literary genre of autofiction – merging autobiographical truths with fictionalised renderings – to create contextually sensitive installations. Drawing on the architecture of the home, they fuse sites of personal significance with the politics of psychology. Body and building become analogous: the body acts as an architecture housing emotional interiority, while the building aspires to protect those who dwell within it.

Gallery opens 11am–5pm, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scariff is delighted to present “Through our Artists’ Eyes” by Inis Artists. This new collection represents a fusion of traditional and modern art in a wide range of media and original styles. Founded over 20 years ago, the Clare based visual arts group currently comprises twelve talented local artists who meet regularly to organise exhibitions and events throughout the west of Ireland and to highlight their members’ work.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Library Gallery is delighted to present Mary, Mary, by London born-Irish photographer, Mary Musgrove, previously shown at the London Irish Centre, Camden.

Mary, Mary’ is set during the period 1921 – 1998, a time when the Catholic Church had significant influence in Irish society.

Mary has used Therapeutic Photography to express a semi-autobiographical account of her own family’s generational trauma. This project researches the story of Mary’s mother Teresa and her stolen sister, ‘Mary’ – a journey of understanding and forgiveness.

Since the first Cork Zine Fest (CZF) hosted in St Peter’s Cork in partnership with The Friary, CZF has been focused on bringing together and promoting the Zine community in Cork and across Ireland.

Each festival includes a weekend market with a series of engagement events including workshops, zine readings and panel discussions. CZF is a zine-maker focused market and festival that runs an annual market and event programme, alongside a Zine Club that offers open zine-making sessions to the general public.

Over a three-week residency period the CZF team will facilitate and oversee a programme that is focused around zine making and use it as a tool for community building and a platform to support and promote fellow zine makers.

The outcome of these programmed events will be exhibited within Triskel Sample Project Space and will include a Zine library to showcase the zines made by all the participants. 

Exhibition continues from the 14th of November to the 30th of November 2025.

Stolen Sealskin is a solo exhibition by Sarah Lou Kinneen. It reimagines the enduring Selkie legend through an immersive installation that drifts between myth and memory.
As Parallax Emerging Film Artist Award 2025 recipient, Sarah Lou Kinneen received a €5000 bursary, Associate Membership with Sample-Studios, and an opportunity to present a solo exhibition in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion as part of Cork Film Festival 2025. Sarah Lou is the 3rd recipient of this Award which is presented in partnership with The National Sculpture Factory and Cork International Film Festival to champion emerging artist filmmakers.

‘Art in Motion’ Exhibition to Open at Baile Mhuire Day Centre.

Tralee Art Group is delighted to announce their latest collaborative exhibition, ‘Art in Motion’, which will be officially opened on Tuesday, June 17th at 2.30pm at Baile Mhuire Day Centre, Balloonagh, Tralee. The opening will be led by special guest Paddy Garvey, Chairperson of Baile Mhuire, and all are welcome to attend. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of art, music and refreshments in a warm and inclusive setting.

This special exhibition is the result of a unique collaboration between members of Tralee Art Group and the clients of Baile Mhuire Day Centre, showcasing the creative energy and expression of both groups. Featuring a variety of works in different media, styles and subjects, Art in Motion celebrates movement, creativity, and community spirit.

TAG is committed to enriching the cultural life of Tralee and surrounding areas. The group regularly holds exhibitions, workshops, and community projects, and has built strong relationships with local organisations—including an ongoing volunteering partnership with Baile Mhuire.

This exhibition reflects that partnership, with art created not only by TAG members but also by clients of the Day Centre who engage weekly in creative workshops facilitated by the group volunteers from Tralee Art Group. The result is a joyful and inspiring collection of artworks, each piece telling its own story of imagination, connection, and collaboration.

All are welcome to attend the opening and celebrate this uplifting display of artistic expression in our community. The exhibition will run for a year and be available to the public weekdays between 4pm and 5pm.

Exhibition continues 27 September – 22 November 2025.

“So Nice Day” by the Carrowbeg Artist Collective invites viewers into an immersive dialogue between art, ecology, and lived experience. Created by seven artists with intellectual disabilities, the exhibition weaves natural materials with personal narratives, exploring sensory awareness, sustainability, and our bond with nature. By amplifying diverse voices, CHG&S highlights the transformative power of art, fostering inclusion and deepening cultural conversations around ecology and accessibility.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Clare Museum is delighted to present “The Land of Olives” by Marianne Potterton.

Marianne Potterton is a visual artist based in Doolin Co. Clare. She graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Painting from Crawford College of Art and a Masters in Europe Fine Art in Barcelona through Southampton University.

Though her first love is painting, her practice spans across and connects a diverse range of disciplines.

Exhibition continues from the 18th of October to the 23rd of November 2025

Ryan’s practice ranges from object making to site-specific interventions, creating sculptural pieces with glass and mixed media. Frustrations, anxieties and personal history are catalysts in her work interrogating the social construct of feminine identity and the value of women in the rural patriarchal space.

Catharsis is key to Cotter’s practice. In drawings, textiles or performance, the level of detail in her work is astonishing. She says: ‘The drawings are made up of thousands of little units. Either dots or words or the same gesture, repeated over and over: a form of meditation.’

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Library Gallery is delighted to present Mary, Mary, by London born-Irish photographer, Mary Musgrove, previously shown at the London Irish Centre, Camden.

Mary, Mary’ is set during the period 1921 – 1998, a time when the Catholic Church had significant influence in Irish society.

Mary has used Therapeutic Photography to express a semi-autobiographical account of her own family’s generational trauma. This project researches the story of Mary’s mother Teresa and her stolen sister, ‘Mary’ – a journey of understanding and forgiveness.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scariff is delighted to present “Through our Artists’ Eyes” by Inis Artists. This new collection represents a fusion of traditional and modern art in a wide range of media and original styles. Founded over 20 years ago, the Clare based visual arts group currently comprises twelve talented local artists who meet regularly to organise exhibitions and events throughout the west of Ireland and to highlight their members’ work.

Exhibition continues from the 1st of November to the 31st of January 2026

Opening reception Thursday 06 November 5.30-6.30pm

The Winter Exhibition is a seasonal showcase of the best in Irish art, craft and design including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and much more, with prices to suit every budget in the run-up to Christmas and into the New Year. Support local artists and makers as well as Lavit Gallery, a not-for-profit arts organisation and registered charity. Each year the exhibition features work by over 50 artists and makers including regular contributors and new additions.

Exhibition continues from the 1st of November to the 29th of November 2025

Opening Saturday 1Nov 4–6pm, GOMA Waterford

Through the combined mediums of photography, textile, and sculpture, artist Isabel English extends from the literary genre of autofiction – merging autobiographical truths with fictionalised renderings – to create contextually sensitive installations. Drawing on the architecture of the home, they fuse sites of personal significance with the politics of psychology. Body and building become analogous: the body acts as an architecture housing emotional interiority, while the building aspires to protect those who dwell within it.

Gallery opens 11am–5pm, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Exhibition continues from the 19th of September to the 22nd of January 2026

Group exhibition showcasing artwork from the Waterford Art Collection as well as loans, commissions and open call submissions inspired by our relationship with the sea. Artists include Killian Browne, Maura Culbert, Mick O’Dea, Phoebe Donovan, Paul Henry, Jane Jermyn, Patrick Leonard, Tanja Novacic, Eilis O’Toole, Clare Scott, John Skelton, Jack Thompson, Síle Walsh and more.

Since the first Cork Zine Fest (CZF) hosted in St Peter’s Cork in partnership with The Friary, CZF has been focused on bringing together and promoting the Zine community in Cork and across Ireland.

Each festival includes a weekend market with a series of engagement events including workshops, zine readings and panel discussions. CZF is a zine-maker focused market and festival that runs an annual market and event programme, alongside a Zine Club that offers open zine-making sessions to the general public.

Over a three-week residency period the CZF team will facilitate and oversee a programme that is focused around zine making and use it as a tool for community building and a platform to support and promote fellow zine makers.

The outcome of these programmed events will be exhibited within Triskel Sample Project Space and will include a Zine library to showcase the zines made by all the participants. 

Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery presents the now annual Open Call Winter Exhibition which will run throughout November and December 2025. 76 works from 71 Cork-based artists will be presented in Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery in the County Library. You are warmly invited to the opening on Friday, the 7th of November from 6-8pm.

Exhibition continues from the 4th of November to the 6th of December 2025

Mapping Climate Change unites for the first time two innovative textile art projects that give visual and tangible presence to our warming world at a crucial moment of environmental precarity. By translating temperature, precipitation, humidity or windspeed data into stitch and colour, these vibrant works potently and poignantly reveal the centrality of weather to identity and the experiences of place and thus “map” a range of encounters from environmental to phenomenological in the beautiful spaces of Horgan’s Quay renovated 19th century CIE warehouse.

With support from UCC, Research Ireland, BAM Ireland & Clarendon Properties.

Brigid Teehan’s practice spans drawing, mixed media and installation to articulate the fractures of contemporary society, her reverence for the earth and an exploration of folklore and bodily fragility.
Ian Mannion explores how we consume information, food, and ideas. His layered works examine how these elements are prepared and presented, using the impressions of everyday materials to question our daily habits.

Opening times vary, see https://www.tipperarylibraries.ie/branches/clonmel-library/
– 11am Tea & Scones Launch on Saturday 15th Nov
– 6pm Artists Talk plus Q&A on Wednesday 19th Nov

Súil’s inaugural annual open featuring works from across the spectrum of creativity, including, painting, photography, print, drawing, textiles and craft.

Opening Reception — 14th November, 6-8pm.

Performance — 15th & 22nd November, 1pm.

STAC Chapel Installation — 18th – 21st November, 11am-4pm.

‘Moving Through Things’, a new exhibition and performance by Elaine Grainger traces sequences of movement across three interwoven sites: Slievenamon mountain, STAC Gallery, and STAC Chapel. Drawing on the mountain’s historic cursus — a pathway once used for procession and ritual — the work explores how motion accumulates meaning, absorbs time, and dissolves boundaries between self, place, and ritual. It considers movement not as transit, but as a sustained form of attention.

Penti Menti at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is Sarah Dwyer’s first institutional exhibition in Ireland. Born in Cork, Dwyer has a significant international profile. The artist frequently combines drawing with painting, printmaking and sculpture, employing exuberant colour palettes and lively mark-making to depict semi-figurative and abstract imagery. Taking cues from Surrealism, Cobra and Abstract Expressionism, her practice explores image and form through the iterative nature of storytelling and poetry. Dwyer’s dynamic compositions process her own surroundings and the everyday experience—while also indulging our desire for play.

Exhibition continues from the 14th of November to the 30th of November 2025.

Stolen Sealskin is a solo exhibition by Sarah Lou Kinneen. It reimagines the enduring Selkie legend through an immersive installation that drifts between myth and memory.
As Parallax Emerging Film Artist Award 2025 recipient, Sarah Lou Kinneen received a €5000 bursary, Associate Membership with Sample-Studios, and an opportunity to present a solo exhibition in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion as part of Cork Film Festival 2025. Sarah Lou is the 3rd recipient of this Award which is presented in partnership with The National Sculpture Factory and Cork International Film Festival to champion emerging artist filmmakers.