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Aosdána sends best wishes to member George Morrison on his 100th birthday.

3/11/2022

Aosdána sends best wishes to member and elected Saoi, George Morrison on his 100^th birthday. As a filmmaker and photographer, George’s contribution to the arts has spanned the decades, and his directorial legacy is amongst the greatest in Ireland’s history.

Aosdána 41st General Assembly to be held Monday, 14 November 2022 in the O’Reilly Hall, UCD

30/9/2022

Aosdána will hold its 41st General Assembly on Monday, 14 November 2022, in the O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin, Belfield Campus in partnership with the UCD College of Arts and Humanities.

Aosdána member Paula Meehan explores her relationship with 14 Henrietta Street on Teatime Talks

9/9/2022

Paula Meehan in conversation with Donal Fallon, explored her relationship with Henrietta Street and Tenement housing in the early 20th century, with stories and discussions about the creative process that these spaces help to inspire.

Arts Council announce The Curiosity Series with members of Aosdána

19/8/2022

‘The Curiosity Series’, hosted by Maeve Higgins, starts next Monday, August 22^nd with new podcast episodes every fortnight.

Aosdána expresses great sadness at the passing of artist Pauline Bewick

29/7/2022

Member of Aosdána and the RHA, artist Pauline Bewick was born in Northumbria in 1935 before moving to a small farm in Co. Kerry. After travelling all over Ireland and attending school in England and Wales, Pauline returned to Ireland to attend the National College of Art and Design.

Aosdána Member Claire Keegan Shortlisted for the Booker Prize

27/7/2022

Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These has been shortlisted as one of six novels for the Booker Prize 2022. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 17th.

Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin elected Saoi by the members of Aosdána

27/5/2022

Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin has been elected Saoi by the members of Aosdána. Eiléan now becomes the 21^st Saoi in the history of Aosdána.

Saoi Imogen Stuart’s sculpture ‘Stele’ unveiled by President Michael D. Higgins

18/5/2022

*Photograph by Peter Kavanagh, courtesy of DLR County Council.*

President Michael D. Higgins visited Sandycove on Friday 6^th May to unveil Imogen Stuart’s newly installed piece of public art “Stele”, at Otranto Park, Glenageary, Dublin.

Aosdána Member Niamh O’Malley’s ‘Gather’ presents at 59th Venice Art Biennale, 2022

21/4/2022

*Niamh O’Malley, 2021. Production still. Courtesy of the artist.*

The Ireland at Venice 2022 Curatorial Team, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios will present Niamh O’Malley’s Gather, at the Irish Pavilion, La Biennale di Venezia 2022.

New Aosdána members gather at Arts Council

1/4/2022

New Aosdána members, elected in 2021, gathered yesterday at the Arts Council to learn more about the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland and what it means to be a member.

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