Bridge Street Studios has announced an exciting new exhibition of authentic Irish art and craft; spanning ceramics, drawing, mixed media, painting and textiles which sounds as if it would well be worth a visit to Dundalk.
The exhibition, it’s called “HIDE”, is taking place from this Saturday 31st July to Saturday 7th August, as part of the fringe programme of the SEEK Contemporary Urban Arts Festival which is a vibrant outdoor mural festival attracting some of the world’s best muralists and urban artists to Dundalk.
Located in a 250-year-old grain store, Bridge Street Studios is a thriving hub of art, design and craft in Dundalk and is one of the oldest and largest independent artistic collectives in Ireland.
Bridge Street Studios comprise of seven dynamic professional artists and craftspeople, who create beautiful contemporary pieces designed and hand-made in Ireland.
The artists have taken their inspiration from the themes being explored by the outdoor muralists during the Seek Contemporary Urban Arts Festival; each theme linking to Dundalk’s unique history and heritage. The exhibition has also been programmed as part of DCCI August Craft Month, which will be a celebration of all the independent artists who have worked tirelessly behind scenes over the last year.
“HIDE” launches on Saturday 31st of July and opens to the public from 10am to 5pm in Bridge Street Studio Gallery throughout the week. There will be opportunities to visit the gallery space, meet the artists, and purchase original artworks. The Studios strictly adhere to current government guidelines.
According to ceramicist Sarah McKenna, “We are so excited to be part of the SEEK Contemporary Urban Arts Festival programme this year. We have been very busy creating behind closed doors, and we can’t wait to showcase our new work, inspired by the history of Dundalk’s many iconic figures. We are really looking forward to welcoming people back into our gallery.”
Bridge Street Studios artists’ work is available to purchase through their website and from the studio gallery on Saturdays; as well as from outlets throughout Ireland and further afield. The members also provide a commission service for individuals and corporate clients who wish to purchase original artworks. For more information please visit: www.bridgestreetstudios.com
Bridge Street Studios comprise of:
- Cáoilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon – Cushla of Gullion – Textile and fibre artist
- Fiona Quigley – Mixed media textile artist
- Mary Cowan – Ceramics and sculpture
- Orla Barry – Painter
- Rachel Tinniswood – Mixed media textile artist
- Orlaith Cullinane – Fine artist
- Sarah McKenna – Ceramics
For more about the SEEK festival see: seekdundalk.ie
