Returning again now in 2023, Jean Ryan brings you closer to the ideas, thoughts, processes and theory considering our temporary exhibitions.   Our fourth talk sees Jean focusing on Niamh McGuinne’s exhibition, Carapace, running to the 7th of October.   Please note places are limited and are charged €5 per person.   Tea, coffee and biscuits […]

Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session, 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.   No prior knowledge or experience is needed […]

Inspire your professional life as an Artist-Teacher-Researcher with our Autumn Event.   Participate in an Artist’s Workshop, an Art-Historical Tour at Muireadach’s Cross & a Peer Curatorial group discussion. Spend a half day, which will enrich you, as you evolve through the multiple aspects of your professional life as an Artist-Teacher-Researcher.   Artist-Teacher-Researcher/ Autumn Kick-Starter […]

Niamh McGuinne Carapace Exhibition opening talk, from 3pm, Saturday 26th August   Tea, coffee, biscuits and Prosecco will be served.   The exhibition opening taking the form of an informal talk between artist, Niamh McGuinne, and artist, writer, and arts consultant, Neva Elliott, on Saturday 26th August at 3.15pm.   The exhibition continues until Saturday 7th […]

Poetry SOS Clinic – Poems prescribed for your health & wellbeing Festival in a Van gets mobile this August with Poetry Ireland for a very special tour. VITAL SIGNS features many of Ireland’s best poets and musicians, offering a series of new gigs that focus on health, healing, and wellbeing. POETRY S.O.S. CLINICS 2023 Hosted […]

‘A large handsome town’ – The Architecture of 18th Century Drogheda Lecture Join us for an insightful talk looking into the history of 18th Century Drogheda with Dr Aisling Durkan, Thursday 17 August, 1pm Heritage Week Lecture: Join Dr Aisling Durkan, PhD graduate of the History of Art and Architecture in Trinity College Dublin for […]

Regenerative Agriculture/Regenerative Arts – Els Dietvorst & Karla Sánchez Zepeda Join Artist Els Dietvorst & Curator Karla Sánchez Zepeda for a stimulating conversation on agriculture, arts and culture and the future. Heritage Week Lunchtime Talk Els Dietvorst’s work is concerned with the relationship between the human species and the natural world while exploring our socio-historic […]

Louth Plein Air Workshop – Highlanes Gallery Heritage Week Heritage Week Workshop for Adults Join Leonora Reilly, artist and the coordinator of the Louth Plein Air Festival, for an afternoon workshop taking in the sights and sounds of Drogheda from our gallery’s courtyard. Pack your easel, canvas and paints and and capture the streetscape of […]