The Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore is about to open its annual Christmas group exhibition. The community based gallery has had a highly successful year, with new exhibitions of work taking place monthly. The astonishing variety of work on display in this Christmas exhibition provides wonderful evidence of the ever-expanding membership within the gallery, with artists from Leitrim and the surrounding counties all represented. There is something to suit every taste here, with a wide range of mediums and styles being showcased, including some interesting photography and collage work, as well as the more traditional oils and watercolours. For example, the ever-popular cartoonist Anne Gilpin has produced several wonderfully humorous pieces, such as the delightful “Reluctant Donkey”. Local artist Brendan Dean, having completed a successful solo exhibition at the gallery earlier this year, has produced some provocative and exciting mixed media pieces for the Christmas exhibition, such as the aptly titled “I’m just doin’ my thing”. Of course no Christmas exhibition would be complete without a snow scene, as winter scene paintings are always popular at this time of year. However, it would be difficult to find one as beautifully executed as Marjorie Leonard’s “A Perfect Winter, Castlecoole”.
This stunning collection of work is a visual feast of colour and creativity that all are encouraged to come and see. In the current bleak economic climate, a visit to this fascinating exhibition is sure to lift the spirits, and perhaps even solve the problem of what unique Christmas present to give to that special someone.
The exhibition will be opened by Sinead Guckian. Sinead is popular County Councillor with a very keen interest in the arts, especially local artists. The exhibition opens on Friday at 7.30pm and will run until 14th Jan 2012. All are welcome to come along on the night and enjoy some wine and festive refreshments. There will also be the opportunity to meet the artists, as many of the gallery members will be attending on opening night. The Solas Gallery is located above the Four Seasons Garden Centre on the main street in Ballinamore and is open 10-6 Tues to Sat. For further information, Christmas opening hours, or enquiries regarding membership, vouchers etc. please contact Gail or Ben at 071 9644210. Alternatively, email info@solasart.ie or visit the gallery at www.solasart.ie
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Xmas 2011 Press Release
The Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore is about to open its annual Christmas group exhibition. The community based gallery has had a highly successful year, with new exhibitions of work taking place monthly. The astonishing variety of work on display in this Christmas exhibition provides wonderful evidence of the ever-expanding membership within the gallery, with artists from Leitrim and the surrounding counties all represented. There is something to suit every taste here, with a wide range of mediums and styles being showcased, including some interesting photography and collage work, as well as the more traditional oils and watercolours. For example, the ever-popular cartoonist Anne Gilpin has produced several wonderfully humorous pieces, such as the delightful “Reluctant Donkey”. Local artist Brendan Dean, having completed a successful solo exhibition at the gallery earlier this year, has produced some provocative and exciting mixed media pieces for the Christmas exhibition, such as the aptly titled “I’m just doin’ my thing”. Of course no Christmas exhibition would be complete without a snow scene, as winter scene paintings are always popular at this time of year. However, it would be difficult to find one as beautifully executed as Marjorie Leonard’s “A Perfect Winter, Castlecoole”.
This stunning collection of work is a visual feast of colour and creativity that all are encouraged to come and see. In the current bleak economic climate, a visit to this fascinating exhibition is sure to lift the spirits, and perhaps even solve the problem of what unique Christmas present to give to that special someone.
The exhibition will be opened by Sinead Guckian. Sinead is popular County Councillor with a very keen interest in the arts, especially local artists. The exhibition opens on Friday at 7.30pm and will run until 14th Jan 2012. All are welcome to come along on the night and enjoy some wine and festive refreshments. There will also be the opportunity to meet the artists, as many of the gallery members will be attending on opening night. The Solas Gallery is located above the Four Seasons Garden Centre on the main street in Ballinamore and is open 10-6 Tues to Sat. For further information, Christmas opening hours, or enquiries regarding membership, vouchers etc. please contact Gail or Ben at 071 9644210. Alternatively, email info@solasart.ie or visit the gallery at www.solasart.ie