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Ballinglen Arts Foundation The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Artist Residencies, Exhibitions, Workshops in the West of Ireland.

Reg Irish Charity # 11019 Funded by The Arts Council, Mayo CoCo, Ballina Municipal District, Heritage Council & Donations. The Ballinglen Arts Foundation activities include an Artist Fellowship Programme, a Master Classes Programme, art exhibitions, school classes, print making classes, artists' studio visits, gallery tours and an art library.

We were delighted to welcome Shraigh National School to Ballinglen for a day of printmaking, museum tour and gallery vis...
25/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome Shraigh National School to Ballinglen for a day of printmaking, museum tour and gallery visit.

The Board of Directors and staff here at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation are delighted to welcome a new staff member Doro...
24/10/2026

The Board of Directors and staff here at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation are delighted to welcome a new staff member Dorothy Sinclair. Dorothy has travelled extensively and we’re delighted that she’s taken the position of Operations Director. We all look forward to working together and developing Ballinglen’s new Education Centre at The Old School.

Ann Morris Bearing Witness to Nature showing i.e. Gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, WA 98232. USA. A fabulous exhibitio...
22/10/2026

Ann Morris Bearing Witness to Nature showing i.e. Gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, WA 98232. USA. A fabulous exhibition open until November 1st. Jessica Borusky i.e. , Whatcom Museum David Scherrer Kelly Lindner Western Gallery Thank you Ann for the talk and mention of how her time at Ballinglen helped inspire the boats made of natural materials. Belated Happy Birthday Ann.

A Special Celebration at BallinglenAll of us at Ballinglen were delighted to celebrate the EU Presidency County Pairing ...
21/10/2026

A Special Celebration at Ballinglen

All of us at Ballinglen were delighted to celebrate the EU Presidency County Pairing with a visit from Her Excellency Maaike van Koldam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ireland, and Her Excellency Ann Derwin, Ambassador of Ireland to the Netherlands.

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting this wonderful event and showcasing the work and activities of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation. Our distinguished guests were particularly interested in viewing works by Dutch artists who have been Fellows of the Foundation, celebrating the international connections that are such an important part of Ballinglen.

As a memento of their visit, the Ambassadors were presented with a copy of our Jack B. Yeats book and other reminders of Ballinglen. We were equally delighted to receive gifts in return: delicious chocolates from Ambassador Ann Derwin and a beautiful handmade tile from Ambassador Maaike van Koldam.

We think the tile will make a wonderful centrepiece in our new Education Centre, currently under construction, and a lasting reminder of this very special occasion.

We extend our sincere thanks to both Ambassadors for visiting Ballinglen and Mayo County Council, particularly the Arts Office for helping us celebrate the strong cultural connections between Ireland and the Netherlands. Arno Krämer .mattijssen Anita J Groener Rose De Groot Gerda Teljeur de Kuijer

19/10/2026

5:24 this beautiful evening at the rear of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art.

Jeffrey Hirst recently completed a return residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation, where he enjoyed making new work, mee...
18/10/2026

Jeffrey Hirst recently completed a return residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation, where he enjoyed making new work, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and exploring North Mayo by bicycle.

During his residency, Jeff focused on color carborundum prints exploring the interplay of organic shapes, geometric form, and meandering lines. He also created a series of Tetrapak prints that combine architectural structure with organic line work. In addition, he developed a new series of small acrylic paintings that will serve as inspiration for larger encaustic paintings when he returns to his Chicago studio.

Jeff says he always loves returning to Ballinglen and immersing himself in the landscape of North Mayo. Just as important, however, is the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful community surrounding the foundation. From fellow artists in residence and workshop participants to the generous and kind Ballinglen staff and the people of Addington Gallery Ballycastle, it is the people who make each visit so special. Jeff Hirst: Artist, Educator Addington Gallery MinneapoAddington GalleryAMinneapolis Institute of Artnartsfoundation

Walking, Looking, Drawing - A two day workshop with Artist Joe Wilson took place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, A ...
17/10/2026

Walking, Looking, Drawing - A two day workshop with Artist Joe Wilson took place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, A great day was had by all. Thank you and @
About the artist: http://www.joewilson.ie
Artist Joe Wilson will lead this two-day workshop focused on walking, observing, and drawing in the Ballinglen River landscape. Participants will work outdoors using materials such as graphite, charcoal, ink, and found natural elements, with an emphasis on process and experimentation. Day two offers the option to continue working outside or develop pieces further in the studio, with opportunities to explore scale and composition. Group discussion and reflection are included. This is an all-weather workshop. Materials are provided; please bring a notebook and dress appropriately.

Gail Baar has just completed a residency here at Ballinglen. Her first visit in 2020 was cut short due to Covid. We were...
16/10/2026

Gail Baar has just completed a residency here at Ballinglen. Her first visit in 2020 was cut short due to Covid. We were delighted to have her back to fulfil her allotted time. We asked Gail for a few words on her time here in 2020. “In March 2020 I spent a few weeks in Ballycastle, Ireland where I received a fellowship at Ballinglen Art Center. Although my time was cut short due to the pandemic, the beauty of the area and the lovely people I met have been inspiring me since coming home”. Gail Baar

Exciting workshops coming up here at Ballinglen. Hope we get to come. Mayo Arts Service Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly
15/10/2026

Exciting workshops coming up here at Ballinglen. Hope we get to come. Mayo Arts Service Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly

Nick Miller This Holding Sea. opens on 29th October, ...
15/10/2026

Nick Miller

This Holding Sea. opens on 29th October, 6–8pm, at Art Space Gallery, London. Thank you Nick for the following words. “Nick would be delighted if you could join him to celebrate, or visit the show in person; it continues until 23rd December 2026.

This is the first solo show of his new paintings that have emerged since 2017 from daily swims in the Atlantic, near where he lives in Co Sligo. They arise from the curious pursuit of finding ways to make work from time spent in the sea. A new subject is always a challenge, and the sea unfathomably so — in mind, studio and life.

There is a catalogue, published by and available from the gallery, which can also be viewed online. Nick is grateful to David Boyd Haycock for the time he spent with him in Sligo and the words he was able to pen, and to Patrick T Murphy for asking questions that come from his long and generous view. As always, my thanks go to Michael and Oya Richardson at Art Space Gallery for their enduring support, and to Culture Ireland for helping make it all possible”. Nick Miller Art Space Gallery David Boyd Hancock Patrick Murphy Culture Ireland

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