Syrian-born, Irish-based artist Manar al Shouha’s work, A Night in Dublin, No. 2 is currently on view as part of The Tyranny of Ambition. The figure is often an important element of Manar’s paintings.   Join Manar in this gallery-based workshop, where she discusses her exhibited work, and you can take part in a life […]

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 […]

Join us for another informal session of traditional irish music performed by concertina player Gormlaith Maynes and Jennifer Leahy on harp in the Lower Gallery as we reach the end of one year and move into the new.   About Gormlaith began playing the concertina at the age of 10 with tutor Micheál Ó Raghallaigh. […]

Our second in a series of talks, Jean Ryan brings you closer to the ideas, thoughts, processes and theory considering our temporary exhibition, The Tyranny of Ambition.   All of the artworks in The Tyranny of Ambition exhibition are different in style, subject matter and genre. Explore with art historian, Jean Ryan what they all […]

Date: Friday 9th December Time: 11am Booking required/Price: Yes/Free Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/azurevts-the-tyranny-of-ambition-tickets-335740808797     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 […]

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