Art / Ealaín (Free/Saor in aisce)

BRIAN LITTLE Work that aims to reveal the inherent beauty of driftwood, the shape of which is its own - crafted by time, nature and ocean journeys.

DÓMHNAL Ó BRIC Seasann Cruach Mhárthain go feiceálach i measc sléibhte iarthar Duibhneach. Fiosraíonn na híomhánna an seasamh seo le leagain súl éagsúla ag féachaint ar an gceangal leis an dúthaigh máguaird. These 21 views explore its setting and standing in the region.

MICK DAVIS Sculptor Mick Davis presents a series of sketches and watercolours inspired by the people and places around him.

JENNY MCCARTHY / LYNNE STRATTON Exhibition of paintings that gracefully capture the essence of winged wonders with feature sculptures by Lynne Stratton.

RUTH CARBERY An exhibition of paintings and drawings/mixed media by Ruth Carbery.

LAURENCE JONES Laurence uses pictures and words to capture moments of unease and absurdity that knock our civilised and ordered lives off track.

JILL FITZGERALD A story of family life during the Covid Lockdown, told on a patchwork quilt.

BLANCA QUINTAS This exhibition explores, through different techniques, the endless possibilities of the materials that the ocean brings us back; creating anything from jewellery to ornamental and functional household objects.

EDEL PARTINGTON Working with colourful fabrics to cheer your day, Edel creates scenes from our wild and beautiful locality, using bright and bold colours in her table runners, purses, postcards, pictures and much more.

MÁIRE SIOCHRÚ Taispeántas oibre le meáin difriúla, le híle, gloine dhaite agus dealbhóireacht sreinge san áireamh.

Our end of year Art, Craft & Design exhibition incorporates wire sculpture, painting & mixed media, relief printmaking and jewellery artworks. Through many diverse mediums this exhibition celebrates the creative talents and individual ideas of those who took part in some of our Art and Craft FET programmes. We hope you enjoy the wonderful painted colours, graphic prints and wire used in ways you never thought possible.

MANUS BÁN “When you feel comfortable with the landscape you become part of it, just as much as the cliffs, the broken down sheds, the rushes and stones in the fields, the tourist hotspots and the behind the ditch artistic notspots. You are part of it’s soul.”

An exhibition of paintings from the Dingle Art Group themed on the environment around us.

SYRA LARKIN, EITHNE O'RIORDAN, GERRY BARRY Three artists have come together for Féile na Bealtaine to exhibit their own work with the intention of supporting each other. In addition to the exhibition, Gerry Barry will present a video documentary of the artist at work at 12 midday on Saturday 4th in the exhibition room. This will be  followed by Syra Larkin's 'There is Still Time ' slide presentation.

Contemporary Tapestry Artists Ireland (CTA) is a group of professional tapestry weavers working in studios all over the country who come together to collaborate and exhibit their work to raise the profile of this textile medium. Slow Time with a Butterfly refers to the slow, detailed practice of tapestry weaving. The technique uses “butterflies” or bobbins of coloured yarns woven through a cotton or linen warp to create the image of the artist’s design.

ANNE LUNDON Paintings from the environment around us.

Chaith Seán Ó Mainnín mórchuid ama ag glacadh pictiúr i mBéal Chuan an Daingin idir na blianta 1988 agus 1992 agus, fearacht na mílte cuairteoir eile, é faoi dhraíocht ag groíúlacht na deilfe Fungie. Is ón tréimhse seo a thagann a leabhar, Ireland’s Friendly Dolphin. Sa taispeántas seo “Pobal Fungie” caitear súil siar ar Fungie agus a chairde ó na blianta 1988-1992. Tourist Office Hours - Closed on Sunday.

Pas na Féile The Festival Pas entitles access to all events (except yoga events)

YUNJEE KIM The artist draws inspiration primarily from the natural world. Her paintings are a doorway; the product of a process of mediation on the inner world, resulting in a refined form of self-expression.

ELOUISE FLANNERY This work aims to inspire a recognition of the sacred in the ordinary. The work references  ancient Irish folklore with the principles of feng shui creating a mesmerizing tapestry that bridges the earthly and the Ethereal.

URSULA TRAMSKI /TANJA HOFFMANN A collaboration between two artists that invites the viewer to tune in and immerse and engage in dialogue made by humans for humans.

RHONWEN HAYES This exhibition explores the themes of shelter and safety within the confines of local landscape and the people that are close to the artist.

PAULINE CULBERT Strolling the streets I was delighted by pattern and colour and chose just a few to attempt to represent in acrylic on canvas.

DINGLE STAINED GLASS COLLECTIVE The exhibition showcases recent work by members of the Dingle Stained Glass Collective.

ANDREW JACOB During the festival the artist will paint landscapes from the island as well as portraits of the women and children of the Great Blasket on the wall. Beidh Andrew, a thagann a mhuintir ón Bhlascaoid Mhór ag obair le daoine óga chun iad a spreagadh so mhuriphictúir

CIARA DORGAN This collection of work reflects on 2023, personally for the artist, and on the people and events that had a powerful impact on the world politically, culturally and emotionally.

HONORA O'NEILL Paintings of the surrounding land and sea with a primary focus on capturing the movement of the ocean.

CLODAGH EDWARDS Heads submerged, immersed, floating, all disrupted. Pattern fields, liquids and the unseen imply a surface tension. An eerie, atmospheric collection of portraits painting in oils.

LAURA BARRY Laura’s newest collection of paintings is called Sonas, meaning happiness in the Irish language, and focuses on the places that have brought some of the most contented, memorable moments and milestones to Laura throughout her life so far. 

HETTY LAWLOR Portrait artist Hetty is exhibiting some of her work, her portraiture reflects her interest in wildlife and animals as well as people.

BEN DEARNLEY International sculpture Ben Dearnley will be exhibiting his latest work, Carraig an Ghiorria, the Hare's Rock – scéalta bhéaloideais a mhaireann fós faoi ghiorria na hÉireann beo sa tírdhreacht timpeall orainn, gan aon athrú, agus i gcló, Carraig an Ghiorria ag Seán Mac an tSitihgh (Ponc Press).

ANN REILLY The artist explores archetypes, which are accessed from the collective unconsciousness through meditation and dreams.

CAROL CRONIN Tá radharc na mara lárnach i saothar Carol Cronin. Come and immerse yourself in Carol’s translucent Seascapes where you can feel the Ocean swell and taste the salt of the sea.

ZOE UÍ FHAOLÁIN / MICHAEL KELLY A collaboration between Mickey (camera artist) and Zoë (performer). Leanann an scannán seo duine ag iarraidh caidreamh a dhéanamh le tírdhreacha nádúrtha agus duine-mhúnlaithe. Is fiosrú cruthaitheach é ar áit an duine dhaonna mar chuid den dúlra. Tá ceoltóirí áitiúla ina gcuid den bhfuaimrian.

PAT & TONY OWEN Exhibition to highlight what lies abandoned in fields and on road sides and to see the possibilities for potential future use.

ABE BOLAND In this exhibition the artist explores the circle in the context of a universal symbol, each piece begins as a circle drawn on the canvas.

BEN DEARNLEY Come and join international sculptor Ben Dearnley and try one of the most ancient of the Arts, Carving Stone. All ages welcome with younger children being accompanied by an adult family member.

Saothar Nua, a collection of new works.  Noel O Grady will share stories about Brendan Kennelly at the opening.

MARIE BRETT An enchanting exhibition and film event, mixing how electromagnetic energy and folklore, relate to human health and our relationship to the land. This fascinating artwork offers creative space to reflect on a significant global wellness issue. The exhibition consists of a film installation event, a series of intaglio prints, photographs, and large sculptural (wearable) animal effigies.

ROB BEIGHTON Into the Mystery, Camera in the Wild' is a profound exploration of the inner journey of photography by widely published local creative photographer, Rob Beighton

NIALL NAESSENS Tá na híomhánna tírdhreacha a bhaintear den chuid is mó as topagrafaíocht Chiarraí Thiar maisithe le brionglóidí cuimhne agus le haireagán. The human figure, often an artist ,occasionally appears bidding us to share their outlook.

SILKE MICHELS The short film, “You Breathe me”, is a collaberation by Silke Michels and Tomasz Madajczak, exploring through deep listening and an embodied presence how to awaken again our sense of belonging to nature.

CLARE LANGAN The film explores the disconnection between humankind and nature and ultimately within ourselves. It is about redressing this imbalance, which has reached a tipping point. Global ecology is a delicate balancing act. It has become necessary for humans to evolve within their environment in order to survive.

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Harry Clarke's vision for the Chapel of the Presentation Convent, now part of the Díseart Institute of Irish Spirituality and Culture, this lecture will explore the artistry, individuality, and inventiveness of Clarke's work in glass.

LAURA ELANDS is a puppeteer and visual artist from Brussels. In 2019 she created her puppet theatre company, Théâtre de l'Heure Bleue, which explores themes related to human experiences through a visual language of puppet figures and materials that express feelings and sensations that can be difficult to put into words. 

LAURA ELANDS Puppet-making workshop: Laura will introduce you to the making of puppets from cardboard and masking tape. With simple materials anyone can find at home, you will let your creativity run free to create a creature that you will then learn to breathe life into with some professional manipulation techniques! FREE EVENT BUT RESERVATION NEEDED.