The artist Glenis Rees was born in a beautiful area of south England in 1948. She trained as a specialist photographer at the Royal College of Surgeons in London producing medical photographs for the Royal family’s private collection. She toured extensively through Australia, South Africa, France and Spain. During her travels she developed a lifelong…

Enjoy an exhibition of the works of three local artists: Liz Scannell, Ann Kennedy and Carol Anne Carroll. There will also be a Passage West Creates Food Market on the Centre Block to accompany the live music. The Craft Shop will be open late until 9pm and there is an opportunity to Meet the Makers…

Anna Groniecka’s The Road Les Travelled exhibition explores the lives & work of 21 skilled artists including well known local makers Etain Hickey & Les Clague. These vibrant portrairs capture the energy & imagination of the featured artists in Anna’s signature style.

Artist Dinny Wheeler and Creative Bandon bring the colour and humour of Dinny’s festival art to Bandon. Her Giant 2 Metre Wings structure will make people stop and notice the places we pass every day and but don’t see. Stop and get your Angel photo here. Factory or Begleys Lane was the historic site of…

The beauty, tenderness, picturesqueness and irresistibility of Irish nature inspired the artist to create “Birds of Colour”. Exquisite birds, stunning fantastic plants of the country are subtly conveyed in watercolor miniatures. Anastassia will deliver a master class where people will learn how to create their own unique bird using the graphic technique of watercolor.

Celebrate the multicultural population of our town, with youth bands, a senior men’s choir, Irish dancers, our Pipe band, and music and dance from traditional Irish to Indian and anything in between. Full schedule of events: Cinnín Óir agus na Trí Bhéar Bilingual Play for Children 4pm, Carrigaline Lions Youth Club The Men’s Shed Choir…

The Good Neighbours” an exhibition of mixed media artworks by Lorna Macdonald featuring the artist’s friends and neighbours portrayed as modern versions of characters from Irish and Scottish folklore. Members of the group will also host a “Meet the Makers” session with demonstrations.

A delightful drawing session that welcomes everyone from little doodlers to seasoned sketchers.

The Fermoy Camera Club Technical Q&A session will offer members of the public the opportunity to drop to ask camera club members questions on all things photography. From big cameras to phone cameras. From how to capture that perfect moment to how to compose that picture.

A Photographic Exhibition by members of Fermoy Camera Club chronicling different aspects of all things Irish, from people to places with a generous application of artistic licence!”

The studios of Michael Quane RHA artist, and Johanna Connor visual artist, will be open to visit for Culture Night, with an exhibition of drawing and sculpture.

West End Art Studios are opening their doors and inviting the community to learn about, try out and join up to the various groups, workshops and events that take place during the year. There will be demos and workshops from all the art clubs involved and you are invite to explore, play and try out…

Experience magic of needle felting and create a little piece of felt art from scratch with Paulina Katan from Woolly Crafts. Bring your whole family or friends, event suitable from six years up.

Our Artists in Residence will open their studios for Culture Night 2024. They welcome everyone to call in and see what they’re working on. Studio 1: Etaoin Melville Etaoin Melville will be showing her hand drawn stop frame animations in her studio for culture night. She will set up an installation, with projections and sound…

Children’s nature inspired art workshop with Mia Foley.

Kinsale based MISH is debuting its first line of furniture. With a focus on premium craftsmanship, unique design, and sustainability, this exhibition is a chance to explore the collection as well as view prototypes and behind the scenes imagery.

Bringing magical worlds to life, making words dance in our heads, bringing colour and texture to the everyday….this is the magical work of stories! Join storyteller Deirdre O’Mahony from The Gab Storytelling and Preschool Teacher Minna Murphy as they guide your little ones through a creative and explorative storytelling session that will engage your child…

Youghal Camera Club members will be displaying their individual photos of Youghal under the theme “My Town”

Usually the Studio on Main Street is open to the public on two days each week, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10.30hrs to 14.00hrs, but to coincide and celebrate Culture Night 2024, the Studio will be open to the public on Friday night 20th September from 18.00hrs to 21.00hrs. Artworks by Bernice and Mícheál will be…

The culmination of an Arts project with a group of local refugees, exploring memories and food culture, told through art and storytelling. Facilitated by artist Ayelet Lalor, with storyteller Karen Minihan, and Clair Lalor.

See the wares of local crafters on display.

The Cumann na Daoine Community Café in Youghal will host Cré Make Space, a pop-up clay workshop with local artist Siobhán Joyce. Anyone can drop by during the evening to create a clay house or landmark inspired by their home, contributing to a diverse tiny town that will evolve into an illuminated art installation for…

Using water-soluble pencils, participants will learn mark-making & shapes to create a miniature artbook with their own colour studies! Suitable for all ages, from beginners to seasoned painters.

A celebration of ‘ugly’ food that questions the way we consume and value our veggies. Part of a year long effort in Clonakilty called ‘Waste Not, Want Not’ and co-hosted by VOICE Ireland.

Art class members will showcase their work for Culture Night.

Showcasing pieces of Youghal lace, photographs and memorabilia with light refreshments served on the night.

An exploration of the “RHA/RUA at Cnoc Bui’ exhibition with a focus on the most popular and least popular works on display. People who profess to know little or nothing about art will explain their preferences, followed by a commentary by an acknowledged art expert.

A Sound Walk for Culture Night in the town of Midleton, led by the artist Danny McCarthy. McCarthy is vastly experience in the field of Sound Walks having led his first walk over twenty years ago and led walks all over Ireland and abroad.. The walk will take a circular route around the town where…

This group of women meet once a week for two hours. They love to paint and are becoming very established artists.

An exhibition and reading by artist Fiona Boniwell in response to a collection of family poems written in the early 20th Century.

Experience Youghal of old at Cromwells Arch.

An evening of clay exploration and meditation. Participants are invited to take part in a guided meditation session followed by a grounding clay workshop.

Using water-soluble pencils, participants will create watercolour textures & effects, focusing on flower details by using pressed flowers and will create a miniature artbook. Suitable for all ages, from beginners to seasoned painters.

Mór Artists Collective presents Mór Access, an exhibition that brings together members’ cultural landscapes. Working from a common starting point of a simple square canvas, members will showcase an eclectic body of work.

A large outdoor artwork combining light, water and sound, celebrating the many traditions connected with Ireland’s holy wells. Located at Tubrid, one of Ireland’s largest and most splendid holy well sites, the artwork combines hundreds of floating candles and floral boats with an evocative soundscape. Visitors are invited to contribute their own votive offering by…