A BODY OF WORK CREATED BY TRANSITION YEAR ART STUDENTS FROM CARRIGALLEN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Materials: Acrylic and mixed media on canvas.

Each student has painted a self-portrait, twenty -four in total.

The Brief: Paint a self-portrait based on your reaction to a newspaper article you have recently read.

Each student started their painting from scratch, they made the stretcher, stretched and primed the canvas and then proceeded to paint. This was a challenging project for these students (most had not studied art before), they began with some trepidation but soon got involved in the process. They have titled their exhibition “SHOW US THE PAINT!” an appropriate title showing their willingness to learn and to try new things

LARGER JUNIOR ARTS EXHIBITION AT SOLAS.

The Annual Junior Exhibition at the Solas Gallery, Sat Jan 28^th- Sat 18^th Feb,  will be larger than ever this year. Last year there were 372 pictures on display,  from all  the schools in Leitrim. These pictures are all framed and hung by the gallery`s committee and members, a gargantuan task! The Ballinamore Artists Group who run the Solas Gallery have a big commitment to  the development of art within all age groups, especially the young where creativity has such an important role to play in their development. This year there is the interesting addition of a display of work from the transition year from Carrigallen Vocational School. The project, led by artist Julie Martin, required the students to read a newspaper article and then to paint a self portrait as a response to the article.  There are 24 students involved aged 15-16 of whom less than ½ did art,  giving a fascinating insight into the way news can influence ones perception of life. The students started from basics, from making their own stretchers and covering them with canvas on to the completed works.

The Junior Exhibition will open on Sat 28^th Jan at 3.00pm and will be launched by Isabella Bancroft. Isabella is a Solas committee member, trained in the Montessori method ,has taught art in primary and secondary schools as well as working with children and adults with learning disabilities. She feels that whilst teaching technique, she asks her students to experiment and challenge themselves. The Junior Exhibition will run to Feb 18^th and all are welcome. Teachers and pupils are asked to please collect their work at the end of the exhibition to clear space for the next show. If Teachers would like to bring their class to this or any other exhibition please enquire with the Gallery. Opening hours are Tues-Sat; 10-6pm. Contact details Gail or Ben, 071 9644210; info@solasart.ie; www.solasart.ie

Opening Saturday January 28th at  3pm

Featuring the work of local school children and young adults from primary and secondary schools throughout County Leitrim. There will also be a special exhibition of self portraits by the transition year students of Carrigallen Vocational School. You can read more about this special exhibition of portraits by clicking on the exhibition title ‘Show us the Paint!’ The exhibition will be officially opened by artist Isabella Bancroft on Saturday Jan 28th at 3pm and all are welcome to attend. If you can’t make it in on the Saturday be sure to call in to see this exhibition before it closes on Feb 18th. We welcome visits by supervised shool classes but do please phone us in advance (Tel 071-9644210). 

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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 14^th 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

Helen Pinoff ‘ Urban Jumble’

Nov 4th – Nov 26th

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“U r b a n   J u m b l e”

SATURDAY ART SESSIONS

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Solas Art Gallery, Ballinamore

MEET THE ARTIST:  HELEN PINOFF

For two Saturday afternoons in November, artist Helen Pinoff will be showing the interactive side of her exhibition “Urban Jumble” and you will be have the chance to play with some of her abstract sculpture and find out more about how abstract art evolves.

Her sculptural pieces are reminiscent of the toy building-blocks of childhood.  They have a tactile, playful quality, and are “paintings in sculptural form”.

All curious and open-minded folk, students and children (over 3) are very welcome to call in to the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore and meet the artist for some hands-on “Urban Jumble”.

Saturday 12^th and 19^th November, 2pm – 4pm

23 September 2011

Christmas Exhibition at Solas Gallery – 2 December 2011- 12 January 2012

Dear Artist

You are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of work for the Christmas Group Exhibition at Solas.

Drop off is on Saturday 19^th November 12 –5pm.

This exhibition is open to members only.

It is not selected and we try to show everything.

Maximum size is 60 x 60 cm (or 50 x 70 cm etc).

Smaller pieces are preferred for this exhibition.

There is no theme.

We have included an entry form, artwork stickers and a summary with the important dates and information. The drop-off can be quite busy at times so we ask that all your paperwork (Entry Form and Labels) be complete when you arrive. The check boxes show the things that should be completed.

As always, if you can help with any part of the exhibition please let us know. We need volunteers to stuff envelopes, prepare finger food, serve wine on the night, wash glasses etc. If you can give an hour or two of your time it would be a big help.

Finally, a reminder that Sculpture, Photography and Glass have all been exhibited at the gallery. These art-forms are all very welcome. We have a collection of plinths available for display.

If you have any queries about the exhibition, or if you would like to volunteer to help out, please do not hesitate to contact the Gallery 071 9644210.

Best Regards

Gail Quinn

Secretary

Ballinamore Community Arts Group

www.solasart.ie

SOLAS  EXHIBITION  CHRISTMAS  2011

Helen Pinoff ‘ Urban Jumble’

Nov 4th – Nov 26th

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