Emer McGarry is curating the exhibition.

Works by thirty Westmeath artists to go on display

Works by thirty artists from Westmeath are to be shown together, in “Sa Lár”, the new exhibition opening at The Luan Gallery in Athlone.

Opening on Thursday of next week, November 30, the show, being presented in collaboration with the Westmeath Arts Office, will see over forty works on display.

The selection of the works has been undertaken by guest curator, Emer McGarry, director of The Model, Sligo, and the aim is to celebrate, showcase and support the development of Westmeath visual artists’ practices and careers.

The artists selected for exhibition include Anne Marie Burke, Eoin Butler, Rachel Marie Cleary, Martina Coyle, Rachel Coyne, Alan Crowley, Jessica Daly, Bertille de Lestrade, Mark Duffy, Paul Flaherty, Mel French, Claire Guinan, Seán Guinan, Tina Hayes, Fiona Kelly, Hilary Kinahan, Keely McLavin, Kevin Meehan, Lorraine Mimnagh, Muiris Moynihan, Aishling Muller, EL Putnam, Amanda Ralph, Catherine Rock, Paul Roy, Celine Sheridan, Annette Treacy, Lorcan Walshe, Keith Watts and Ann Wingfield.

The launch takes place on Thursday November 30 at 6pm and all are welcome to attend.

The exhibition will continue until Sunday February 8 2024 with seasonal closures from December 20-27 inclusive. Luan Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday 11.00 – 17.00 and Sundays 12.00 – 17.00. Admittance to Luan Gallery is free and guided tours are available to all at no cost. More information on the exhibition and upcoming events can be found at http://www.athloneartsandtourism.ie/luan-gallery/ and on Luan Gallery’s social channels.