Returning again now in 2023, Jean Ryan brings you closer to the ideas, thoughts, processes and theory considering our temporary exhibitions.   Our first talk sees Jean focusing on Diana Copperwhite’s exhibition, Onomatopoeia, running to the 15th of April.   Please note places are limited and are charged €5 per person.   Tea, coffee and biscuits […]

Diana Copperwhite Evening Masterclass Wednesday 29th March 7.30-9pm   How does Diana work in large and small scale? How does she work with colour? What does her palette look and feel like? Join her for within her major solo exhibition Onomatopoeia to look closely at her work, and to hear more on her thoughts and practice, in […]

Emerging textile artist Aoife McDonnell leads this workshop for adults which is Inspired by the work of Diana Copperwhite.   Prompted by the techniques of layering, fragmenting and piecing together that are characteristic of the artist’s work, both in the way she explores themes and visuals and the artist’s technical approach to drawing and painting. […]

Calling art teachers, primary school teachers, and artist-researchers.   Want to get closer to what prompts the artistic process, and what that means in terms of making work, looking at ideas and inspiration, prompts and day to day artistic practice in motion?   Join us for a behind the scenes and meet with Diana Copperwhite […]

Friday 17th March 1.30pm   Join us this St Patrick’s Day for a special performance by the iconic St Peter’s Male Voice Choir.   Visiting town for the St Patrick’s Day Parade? Warm up with the wonderful sounds of songs from the iconic St Peter’s Male Voice Choir, with an extra selection of songs from […]

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 […]