Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre Exhibitions, performances, arts workshops, courses and classes, artists residencies, dance, poetry, film, lectures

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is a hub of arts activity right in the heart of Skibbereen. After 30 years in our former North Street home, our move to a new purpose-built building in 2015 has increased opportunities for access to, and engagement with, the arts for locals and visitors alike. Our two main galleries house contemporary art exhibitions that intrigue and inspire, presenting artwork by l

ocal, national and international artists. The three Artists' Studios provide space for Irish and international artists to work on site and to meet the public, and the Dance Residency brings top-class contemporary dancers, choreographers, performers and musicians to Uillinn to develop new work and present it to the public throughout the year. The vibrant and diverse participation programme enriches the visitor experience through workshops, masterclasses, film screenings, and dance and discussion platforms. Entrance to the exhibitions is free, and many of our activities and events are also free of charge. Perfect for rainy day activities, or to relax and enjoy a delicious coffee and cake in the sunny, sheltered courtyard courtesy of Sharon's View at the Uillinn Café, Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre has something for everyone. West Cork Arts Centre CLG is a Registered Charity
Registration Charity Number (RCN): 20026035

Lots on at Uillinn today, from Singing Garden with BEAG for babies, to Catherine Euale's mycelium talk, from Uillinn Art...
31/07/2026

Lots on at Uillinn today, from Singing Garden with BEAG for babies, to Catherine Euale's mycelium talk, from Uillinn Artists in Residence to An Sciobál in the Courtyard, and Love beyond... and Anseo/Elsewhere exhibitions

Another couple of today's events at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival. An artist talk by Allison Maria Rodrigues who ...
30/07/2026

Another couple of today's events at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival. An artist talk by Allison Maria Rodrigues who is currently an artist in residence at Swerve studios. Utterly Butterly workshop in the courtyard gallery, part of Dinnseanchas: An Scioból.
All in all a very busy day here at Uillinn.

Just a taste of today's events at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival.Julielou Bacon gave an artist talk and invited vi...
30/07/2026

Just a taste of today's events at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival.
Julielou Bacon gave an artist talk and invited visitors to her studio, William Bocks (Net)Work spinning and winding yarn, both part of Dinnseanchas: An Scioból in the Courtyard Gallery.
Visitors to Siobhán McGibbon's solo exhibition Love beyond the species and the sexual which runs to 19 September across both galleries.

Free, Drop in Events at Uillinn tomorrow Friday 31 July for Skibbereen Arts Festival 11.30am An Scioból Lecture performa...
30/07/2026

Free, Drop in Events at Uillinn tomorrow Friday 31 July for Skibbereen Arts Festival

11.30am An Scioból Lecture performance - thirty 6-inch top down all purpose with Uillinn Artist in Residence Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh *Not for younger audiences*

1.30pm Fungal Matters: Mycelium in Ecology, Materials, and More-than-Human Design - Siobhán McGibbon in conversation with bio-artist artist Catherine Euale

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Arts Office

Today's talk as part of the Dinnseanchas: An Scioból programme of events in the courtyard gallery today was with current...
30/07/2026

Today's talk as part of the Dinnseanchas: An Scioból programme of events in the courtyard gallery today was with current Uillinn / Crespo artist in residence Julielou Bacon. Julielou shared her work on the Almanac project, which she began in 2024. Through her studio and field work, she explores how knowledge and understanding of climate and time are woven through people and places in stories and observations about life on land and at sea.

Skibbereen Arts Festival Crespo Foundation The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon County Council Arts Office

Free Drop In Events on Thursday 30 July at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival 11.30am An Scioból Artist Talk - Uillinn...
29/07/2026

Free Drop In Events on Thursday 30 July at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival
11.30am An Scioból Artist Talk - Uillinn/Crespo Artist in Residence Julielou Bacon discusses her project Almanac 2026 ce
1.30pm Stories of Stone: exploring intimacy, deep time and the megaliths of Ireland - Allison Maria Rodriguez discusses her ongoing research into sacred landscapes and the megalithic structures of Ireland
2.30pm Live Painting Demonstration and Discussion - Uillinn/Cork County Council Artist in Residence Lara Quinn introduces her work
3.00pm An Scioból Workshop - Utterly Butterly - a workshop with artists Zoë Rush and Jennifer Ahern
Crespo Foundation The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Today as part of An Scioból at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival artist Mona O'Driscoll gave a very well attended tal...
29/07/2026

Today as part of An Scioból at Uillinn for Skibbereen Arts Festival artist Mona O'Driscoll gave a very well attended talk about her three-year, socially engaged project redefining the island landscape. Moving beyond standard map grids, Mona’s collaborative practice focuses on the community itself. She has worked alongside local islanders to collate over 160 landmarks and record hours of oral histories, capturing the true emotional and cultural fabric of our home.

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Arts Office

With thanks to Cork County Council / for their help in the purchase of this crash mat through the Cork County Council S...
29/07/2026

With thanks to Cork County Council / for their help in the purchase of this crash mat through the Cork County Council Small Capital Investment Scheme 2026. Photo credit Esmee O'Brien.
Cork County Council Arts Office

Today is the first of four days of Dinnseanchas: An Scioból in the Courtyard Gallery here at Uillinn. The programme bega...
29/07/2026

Today is the first of four days of Dinnseanchas: An Scioból in the Courtyard Gallery here at Uillinn. The programme began with a talk with Sherkin Island artist Mona O’Driscoll. Mona’s collaborative practice focuses on the community itself. She has worked alongside local islanders to collate over 160 landmarks and record hours of oral histories, capturing the true emotional and cultural fabric of our home.
Pop in and visit the exhibition in the courtyard gallery, chat with the artists involved in the project, grab yourself a treat from Jess and just spend some time in An Scioból (The Hub).

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Arts Office Skibbereen Arts Festival

Free Drop In events at Uillinn tomorrow Wednesday 29 July for Arts Festival 11.30am An Scioból Artist Talk - Sherkin I...
28/07/2026

Free Drop In events at Uillinn tomorrow Wednesday 29 July for Arts Festival
11.30am An Scioból Artist Talk - Sherkin Island artist Mona O'Driscoll discusses her island mapping project
12.30pm Love beyond… Gallery Tour with Sylwia Migdal
3.00pm An Scioból Artist Talk - Through the Eye of an Cailleach with artist/anthropologist Jennifer Ahern
2.00 pm There is a one off free Theatre Improvisation Workshop with Pádraig Harrington. Book for this by calling us on 02822090 or email us at [email protected]

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Skibbereen
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Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

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