Artz Yard Gallery is a fresh new space dedicated to showcasing original Irish art, both contemporary and traditional. The gallery is situated in Northern Ireland in the pretty seaside town of Portaferry on the Ards peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The shores of Strangford Lough have long been a haven for artists. Artz Yard will show a wide range of work by established artists from the area and from further afield, as well as promoting up and coming artists emerging on the Irish art scene today. The gallery will be launched in May 2007 with a spring exhibition put together to reflect the rich diversity and talent of artists from the Strangford Lough area, as well as those from other parts of Ireland, from Belfast to Cork. Among those exhibiting with Artz Yard are sculptor and screen-printer Ken Parker, now based in County Cork, and painters John McSorley, James Millar, Jack Pakenham, Sandra Maze, Tristan Barry, Ray Elwood, Jessica Levy, Beverley McClelland, and others. The gallery will hold four large group exhibitions a year – spring, summer, autumn and winter – with smaller group and one person shows running in between. Founder Zoë Mageean set up the gallery to showcase the work of artists such as John McSorley, who has lived and worked on the shores of Strangford Lough for many years. Described as ‘Ireland’s painter of the night’ because of his love of nocturnes, his paintings shimmer with reflected light, giving them a luminous, mysterious quality. A strong desire to support and promote art works of this calibre led to the creation of this unique space for artists. Whether you’re a collector, or simply want to indulge in a piece of original art, Artz Yard may have what you’re looking for. At our gallery you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and encouraged to browse at your leisure, with friendly assistance always on hand. To get a flavour of the work shown at Artz Yard, visit our Online Gallery. Opening Hours
Workshops- Artz Yard plans to offer a range of occasional workshops, which will be announced on our website and newsletter and in the national press. For Artists- Artists wishing to submit work to Artz Yard should contact Zoë Mageean using the contact details at the botton of the web site. |
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