Shaping the future of Crawford Art Gallery with Mary McCarthy
FROM SOURCE TO SEA – Heritage Week Curator's Tour
Thursday 22 August, 1pm
Join us for a special Heritage Week tour of our exhibition, FROM SOURCE TO SEA, as curator Michael Waldron guides visitors on a journey along the course of the River Lee. And all from the comfort of the gallery!
This event is free to attend but booking is essential. Reserve your place via Eventbrite.
Decanting the Collection with Kathryn Coughlan
Wednesday 21st August, 13.15, Lower Gallery
Join us for a very special talk as part of Heritage Week.
The process and planning for decanting Crawford Art Gallery’s extensive collection is a huge undertaking. Production Manager Kathryn Coughlan talks through this fascinating process, as well as the potential risks involved in leaving a collection on-site during building work. Looking ahead, she will take us through what is involved with bringing the bringing works back home once the capital redevelopment is complete.
This talk is free, but booking is required. Secure your space by clicking here.
Check out our other Heritage Week events below:
Caring for the Collection with Dr Chiara Chillè
Crating the Collection with Jean O’Donovan
Shaping the future of Crawford Art Gallery with Mary McCarthy
Crating the Collection with Jean O’Donovan
Cork Heritage Open Day: Tour of Source to Sea
Saturday 17 August, 2pm
Meeting point: Sculpture Galleries
Free Public Tour of exhibition: FROM SOURCE TO SEA with Artist and Tour guide Julie Forrester. Learn more about the exhibition and how it links to the National Heritage Week themes of Connections, Routes and Networks!
| Free | Open to All |
Caring for the Collection with Dr Chiara Chillè
Friday 16th August, 13.15, Lower Gallery
Join us for a very special talk as part of Heritage Week.
Art conservation is a vital tool in preserving cultural heritage and nobody believes this more passionately than conservator Dr Chiara Chillè, who is working in Crawford Art Gallery as they prepare to close for their capital redevelopment project. Join Chiara for a talk on the general principles of conservation followed by a more detailed look at her work with Crawford Art Gallery’s collection.
This talk is free, but booking is required. Secure your space by clicking here.
Check out our other Heritage Week events below:
Crating the Collection with Jean O’Donovan
Decanting the Collection with Kathryn Coughlan
Shaping the future of Crawford Art Gallery with Mary McCarthy
Cork Heritage Open Day, Family Friendly Workshop
Saturday 17 August, 11-1pm
Gibson Landing
Join us for a hands on family friendly workshop. Get inspired by the exhibition from Source to Sea with artist Queenie O’Sullivan
Free | Open to All | Family friendly
LGBTQ+ Tour of Crawford Art Gallery with Candy Warhol
Thursday 1 August, 6pm & 7pm
There will be two tours
6pm: Book here through Eventbrite
7pm: Book here through Eventbrite
To celebrate Cork Pride Festival, Crawford Art Gallery will host a special LGBTQ+ Tour of its exhibitions! As we continue to diversify the collection, we invite you to explore the Gallery in the heart of Cork City through an alternative lens. Drag queen Candy Warhol will guide visitors through select works and discuss LGBTQ+ contexts. The tour will feature artworks by Stephen Doyle, Patrick Hennessy, Victoria Russell and more! These tours will be free to attend but must be booked in advance. The tour will last approximately 40 minutes.
Hailing from Cork City, Candy Warhol has been one of Ireland's most renowned drag acts for over a decade. Born with glitter in her veins, she is a descendant of legendary drag phenomenon Danny La Rue. Candy is the mother of Mockie Ah, Ireland's leading Drag Haus. The collective has gone from strength to strength with nationwide sell out events and in 2021, an RTÉ documentary focusing on the group, Kin Of Kweens, was aired. In 2022, Candy appeared on BBC One's The Travel Show after Mockie Ah was named one of Ireland's top tourist attractions. Candy is also the co-host of Comedy Central’s Dragony Aunts and the hit podcast Friends of Dorothy. Her debut play, The Wind That Shakes The Wig, launched at Dublin Fringe and had a sell out run at Cork Midsummer.
Friday 26 July, 1pm
On Friday 26 July, Crawford Art Gallery is delighted to host a Mindfulness Tour in our new exhibition From Source to Sea! This tour will take place at a slower rate than our usual Gallery tours, allowing participants to take their time, and fully immerse themselves in the experience of exploring the art on display.
This tour has been designed to incorporate elements of slow looking, reflection, and mindfulness, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the art in a deeper, more meaningful way.
The Mindfulness Tour will take place at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes, making it the perfect lunchtime activity for those who wish to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Please note that due to the slower pace of the tour, spaces are free but limited, and prior booking is required on Eventbrite here.
FROM SOURCE TO SEA – A Guided Tour with the Curator
Wednesday 10 July, 1pm
Join us on Wednesday 10 July for a special lunchtime tour of our new exhibition, FROM SOURCE TO SEA, as curator Michael Waldron guides you on a journey along the course of the River Lee. And all from the comfort of the gallery! This event is free to attend but booking is essential, to reserve your space, book through Eventbrite here
Turas Gaeilge | Irish Tour
Sathairn 13 Iúil, 2i.n. | Saturday 13 July, 2pm
Tá an-áthas orainn a fhógairt go bhfuil turas uathúil á thairiscint againn ar Ghailearaí Crawford Chorcaí á chur i láthair trí Ghaeilge! Déan tú féin a thumadh sa Bhailiúchán Náisiúnta agus sna taispeántais atá ar taispeáint faoi láthair ag Gailearaí Crawford Chorcaí mar threoraí eolach a thugann tú ar thuras tríd an nGailearaí. Cuireann an turas seo deis iontach ar fáil chun tuiscint a fháil ar na saothair ealaíne agus tú ag plé leis an nGaeilge, is cuma má tá tú líofa i nGaeilge nó díreach ag iarraidh taithí a fháil ar an teanga. Tá an turas seo ar oscailt do chách, saor in aisce chun freastal air agus ní gá aon áirithint a dhéanamh roimh ré.
We are delighted to announce that we are offering a unique tour of Crawford Art Gallery presented through Irish! Immerse yourself in the National Collection and exhibitions currently on show at Crawford Art Gallery as our knowledgeable guide takes you on a captivating journey through the Gallery. This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the artwork while engaging with the Irish language, whether you're a fluent Irish speaker or simply interested in experiencing the language. This tour is open to all, free to attend and requires no prior booking!
Sé Daingean Uí Chúise, Co. Chiarraí, áit dhúchais Deirdre McKenna. D'fhreastail sí ar Choláiste Ealaíona agus Dearadh Crawford, i gCorcaigh mar a dhein sí staidéir ar mhínealaíon agus tá sí ag cleachtadh mar ealaíontóir gairmiúil ó shin i leith. Tá spéis faoi leith aici i gcúrsaí priontála agus cló-bhualadh agus is ball í de Cork Printmakers, áit a dhéanann sí formhór dá cuid saothar priontála. Tá a cuid saothar ealaíona le fáil i mórán bailiúcháin, ina measc, i nGailearaí Ealaíne Crawford agus coimisiún ó Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OPW) i dTeach Laighean. Cuireann sí ceardlanna eitseála ar fáil i Cork Printmakers ó am go chéile.
Deirdre McKenna is an artist from Dingle in West Kerry. She has been working as a professional artist since studying fine art at the Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork. Printmaking has become an important part of her multidisiplinary practice and she is a member of Cork Printmakers where she explores the possibilities of etching and relief techniques. Her work is included in many collections including The Crawford Gallery and Leinster House (commissioned by the OPW). McKenna facilitates etching workshops at Cork Printmakers.
Friday 28 June, 1pm
On Friday 28 June, Crawford Art Gallery is delighted to host a Mindfulness Tour in our new exhibition From Source to Sea! This tour will take place at a slower rate than our usual Gallery tours, allowing participants to take their time, and fully immerse themselves in the experience of exploring the art on display.
This tour has been designed to incorporate elements of slow looking, reflection, and mindfulness, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the art in a deeper, more meaningful way.
The Mindfulness Tour will take place at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes, making it the perfect lunchtime activity for those who wish to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Please note that due to the slower pace of the tour, spaces are free but limited, and prior booking is required on Eventbrite here.
9 June, 12pm, Upper Gallery
Directed by Katrina Emtage, and featuring guest percussionist Patrick Lynch, CAFE (Cork’s Amazing Flute Ensemble) presents the final instalment of this year’s Music at Midday series at the Crawford Art Gallery in partnership with MTU Cork School of Music!
Showcasing the entire flute family, everything from piccolo to bass flute, the programme will feature a variety of original works and arrangements for flute choir, including Nicole Chamberlain’s homage to the steam train ‘Railroaded’, a mix of Dvorak and Aladdin, and music inspired by folk songs from South America.
CAFE is made up of amateur and professional flute players from all over Cork City and County who enjoy making music together and share a passion for the flute in all its forms. Recent concerts include performances at Fota House and Cloyne Cathedral, as well as appearances at charity concerts and Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival.
Join us on Sunday 9 June at 12pm to witness one of Cork’s most innovative musical ensembles, live at the Crawford Art Gallery!
IN CONVERSATION with Ursula Burke and Dr Edwin Coomasaru
6pm, Friday 24 May
Lecture Theatre
Ursula Burke's practice incorporates porcelain sculpture, soft sculpture, embroidery sculpture and drawing. Her work explores precarity in the social realm, power relations in the political arena and post-conflict histories relative to Northern Ireland.
Burke’s installation, These Fragile Monuments, consists of a tapestry frieze investigating Irish historical, art historical and contemporary representations of guerrilla warfare inspired by the work of Norwegian tapestry artist Hannah Ryggen (1894-1970). Inviting Ukrainian weaver Zhanna Petrenko to weave the tapestry, Burke creates a thread between two countries and periods of time. She has also created a sculpture of a battle-bruised dog modelled on The Jennings Dog – a Greek bronze from the 2nd century CE – which is covered in hand embroidered flames emblematic of all the houses and commercial premises that were burnt out by the Black and Tans.
Ursula Burke will be in conversation with Dr Edwin Coomasaru, a historian of modern and contemporary British, Irish and Sri Lankan art; his research considers the politics of ‘gender, sexuality, and race. Coomasaru is an editor of the journal Visual Culture in Britain.
URSULA BURKE: These Fragile Monuments (25 May – 21 July) is a BUILDING AS WITNESS artist project, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012 - 2023.
Submissions for You Tell We Show are now closed. Keep an eye for our upcoming exhibition Now You See It… to see your choices on display!
PUBLICATION LAUNCH AND IN CONVERSATION
With Brian Teeling, Jennie Taylor, James Merrigan and Sara O’Brien
6pm, Thursday 16 May
Lecture Theatre
The launch of this collaborative project between visual artist, Brian Teeling and art writer, Jennie Taylor will be take place on Thursday 16 May at 6pm. Their project – in a glow of a frozen flame – explores Crawford Art Gallery’s buildings and its immediate surroundings through a printed publication populated by photographic images and flash fiction texts.
Brian Teeling (b.1987) is an Irish multi-disciplinary artist living and working in Dublin. He has no fine art qualifications and is entirely self-taught. Recent achievements include becoming an associate artist with theatre group THISISPOPBABY (2024), an acquisition with The Arts Council of his work, Declan Flynn in Dublin (2023), and the release of his second book, Wet Dream (2023).
Jennie Taylor (b.1985) is an art writer and educator. She has published her work in Critical Bastards Magazine, The Stinging Fly, Paper Visual Art and Visual Arts Newsletter. She was Writer in Residence at the Roscommon Arts Centre (2022-2023) and is currently a PhD researcher in Art Writing at the National College of Art & Design.
Teeling and Taylor will be joined by artist and art critic James Merrigan and writer, researcher, and editor Sara O’Brien for this event.
TEELING AND TAYLOR: in the glow of a frozen flame, available from 16 May, is a BUILDING AS WITNESS artist project, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012 - 2023.
Light And Shade: Drawing Workshop
Saturday 18 May, 2pm – 4pm
Sculpture Galleries
Whether you prefer a hands on approach or time to work alone, this interactive workshop also translates to a self-led activity. Navigate through our collection of sculptures and Canova casts, and take time to consider how light and shade are at play in the space!
All ages are most welcome | No experience necessary | Free, drop-in.
National Drawing Day is an initiative led by the National Gallery of Ireland.
Sunday 5 May 2024
Music at Midday returns to the iconic Sculpture Gallery at the Crawford Art Gallery on Sunday 5 May with a triple-bill of chamber music delights. Mentored by Emma Neal and Christopher Marwood, the Gliondar, Elm and Gealach Quartets from MTU Cork School of Music will perform a kaleidoscope of works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart and Shostakovich.
IN CONVERSATION with Jan McCullough and Emmett Scanlon
6pm, Thursday 9 May
The Long Room
Join us for an In Conversation event with Jan McCullough and Emmett Scanlon, Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation and Artistic and Editorial Organiser of the 18thInternational Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale.
Jan McCullough is a visual artist based in Northern Ireland. Her work explores the human acts of construction, fabrication and DIY, and the communities of interest and place that form around them - employing the materials and languages associated with these activities to create sculptural installations, interventions and photographs.
Night Class is a new series of sculptural interventions and photographs responding to the artist’s research into the history of Crawford Art Gallery. The work explores how acts of labour and the people who perform it are intertwined with the building’s fabric.
Free | Open to All
Artist Talk for Third-Level Students
CURTIN // KEATING: Sit Stand Smoke
1pm Friday 26 April
Lecture Theatre
We would like to invite third-level students to a talk with artists Linda Curtin and David Keating about their Building as Witness project: Sit Stand Smoke, a short virtual reality (VR) experience giving insights to the individuals that appear in Seán Keating’s iconic painting Men of the South (1921-22).
This event is an opportunity to hear about some of the processes and technologies used in making immersive artworks.
CURTIN // KEATING: Sit Stand Smoke runs in the Long Room, 26 April – 5 May, and pre-booking is recommended. Book through Eventbrite here.
‘Time and Beginnings’ – A spring themed tour
Sunday 31 March & Monday 1 April, 2pm
Join us for a special spring themed tour of the Gallery taking place on Sunday 31 March and Bank Holiday Monday 1 April at 2pm! This tour look at the collection through the contexts of time and beginning, and will include our iconic Canova casts, as well as our exhibitions A Matter of Time and Light and Shade. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. They are free to attend and no booking is necessary!
Music at Midday 7 April 2024
Sunday 7 April, 12:00
Location: The Long Room
Music at Midday returns with harpist Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill and the newly-formed Allegria String Quartet in a programme of musical passion and elegance. Featuring excerpts from Felix Mendelssohn's fiery E minor string quartet (Op. 44, No. 2) and compositions from the French and Belgian classical harp tradition, this latest instalment of music from MTU Cork School of Music and the Crawford Art Gallery is certain to put a 'string' in your step!
Free to all visitors | No booking required
Upcoming dates for your diary.
Sunday 5 May
Sunday 9 June
Curatorial Tour of ALL EYES ON US
Thursday 7 March, 6:30pm
Join us on Thursday 7 March at 6:30pm for a special tour of our exhibition ALL EYES ON US! Focusing on a selection of works from ALL EYES ON US, co-curator Matt Ryan will explore the rebels, revolutionaries, literary lives, and queer voices represented in the exhibition, shedding light on the choices made when developing the show. This event is free to attend, and no booking is necessary! This tour will take place in the Gibson Galleries at Crawford Art Gallery.
Matt is a PhD researcher working on the collaborative practices of sixteenth century creative communities. He also works as a freelance performance maker, teacher, and curator. Much of his work involves excavating hidden or silenced voices from the past.
Music at Midday | Sunday 3 March 2024
Directed by Jerry Creedon, Guitar Plus is a professional-level performing guitar ensemble based at MTU Cork School of Music. The group specialises in exciting and colourful works composed and arranged for multiple guitars, and performs regularly in the community in an effort to expand the audience base and promote an appreciation for classical guitar music.
The members of Guitar Plus are all senior students and graduates of MTU Cork School of Music with the group providing a valuable ensemble experience for guitarists of diverse backgrounds whilst maintaining musical excellence.
