Highlanes Gallery is delighted to host Drogheda’s ‘Sketchy People’ for their wintering months, indoors in the gallery.   Sketchy People are a regular urban sketching meet-up in Drogheda from 2:00pm – 4pm on scheduled Saturdays, and usually outdoors.   But for the colder, wetter. chillier months are going to take up ‘residence’ within the gallery, where […]

Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session focused on Diana Copperwhite’s solo exhibition, Onomatopoeia, its ambition to create inclusive discussion around artwork.   Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion in what is going on in the artwork.   […]

disABILITY Louth International Women’s Day Event Celebrating Women Artists With Disabilities Tuesday 7th March 11am-12.30pm   Look, meet and make.   Discover and explore the creative work of adults with disabilities in disABILITY Louth’s fascinating and inspiring exhibition, Breaking the Mould.   Meet artist Susan Farrelly who will discuss her practice, and join artist/facilitator Goda […]

Join facilitator Julie Duhy for a unique and playful workshop turning old, unused items fit for recycling into works of art.   As the age-old adage goes; “One person’s rubbish, is another person’s treasure!” There is something thrilling about taking items sanctioned for the recycling bin and turning them into a work of art. Taking […]

Join artist and facilitator Claire Halpin as she takes you through some chosen works from our latest exhibition, Breaking the Mould. Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion in what is going on in the artwork, to create an inclusive and participant-centred session instead of dictating […]

As we start off the New Year, join us via ZOOM as we delve into our Tyranny of Ambition with insights by exhibiting artists on both their own artwork and practice.   IMPORTANT: When booking, please note your Zoom Link will be available through your confirmation email as well as your reminder email 2-days prior. […]

Professional Development for Art Teachers Artist-Teacher-Researcher/ Winter Session Tuesday 3rd January 8.30am-1.15pm Highlanes Gallery, the municipal art gallery for Drogheda and the North East is situated in the heart of the Boyne Valley, and close to Brú na Bóinne and Newgrange, which has some of the finest examples of megalithic art in Western Europe. Join […]

Using the medium of glass and glass paints, artist Tracey McVerry will ask adult participants to reflect on our current exhibition, The Tyranny of Ambition, pick out a painting that best resonates and intrigues, before using colour, light, reflection and transparency to create their own unique and personal response.   Each participant will receive a […]

Join us on Thursday 29th December at 2pm as Traditional Irish Musician & master uilleann piper, Brendan McCreanor performs live in the Lower Gallery with a selection of captivating music for the afternoon.   About Brendan McCreanor is an award winning traditional Irish musician from Dunleer, County Louth. A master uilleann piper, he also plays […]