During the month of May, we traditionally celebrate creativity in older age. We warmly invite seniors to enjoy a free gallery tour, and Artists’ Inge Van Doorsaler and Gillian Cussen will bring tailored creative activities to St Finbarr’s Hospital and Alzheimer Café.

Free Gallery Tours
Sundays at 2pm and Thursdays at 6.30pm

Take a journey through the historic building with a friendly guide, explore the national collection and delve into the dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions. The meeting point for our free tours is in the Sculpture Galleries. Tours vary weekly and last approximately 45 – 60 minutes.

No booking required | Open to all

Tailored Tours during May

We would love to hear from active-retired and senior groups who would like to visit the gallery for a tailored tour. During Bealtaine we can offer your group a free guided visit with an experienced guide.

Contact: 021 4907862 or emmaklemencic@crawfordartgallery.ie to discuss your requirements.

Paper-Play in St Finbarr’s Hospital

We are celebrating Bealtaine in St Finbarr’s Hospital with a tailored session in St. Enda’s Ward on the 8 May.

Artist-facilitators Inge Van Doorsaler and Gillian Cussen will invite staff and residents to explore the tactile qualities of a selection of papers, in a playful session that will incorporate paper hats, planes and fortune tellers. 

A Splash of Colour at the Alzheimer Café, St Finbarr’s Hospital
Friday 26 May, 11am – 12.30

Artist-facilitators’ Inge Van Doorsaler and Gillian Cussen will present a colourful collage session. Experiment with colour and pattern with friends in a welcoming space. A playful session with a focus on enjoyment. 

To find out more about the nationwide Bealtaine Festival see https://bealtaine.ie