Aosdána, the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland, elected 1 new member at its annual General Assembly in O’Reilly Hall, UCD Belfield, 14 November 2022. The newly elected member is Jesse Jones and brings the membership to 250 members.
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Aosdána sends best wishes to member George Morrison on his 100th birthday.
Aosdána sends best wishes to member and elected Saoi, George Morrison on his 100th 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.
Continue readingAosdána 41st General Assembly to be held Monday, 14 November 2022 in the O’Reilly Hall, UCD
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.
Continue readingAosdána member Paula Meehan explores her relationship with 14 Henrietta Street on Teatime Talks
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.
Continue readingArts Council announce The Curiosity Series with members of Aosdána
‘The Curiosity Series’, hosted by Maeve Higgins, starts next Monday, August 22nd with new podcast episodes every fortnight.
Continue readingAosdána expresses great sadness at the passing of artist Pauline Bewick
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.
Continue readingAosdána Member Claire Keegan Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
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.
Continue readingEiléan Ní Chuilleanáin elected Saoi by the members of Aosdána
Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin has been elected Saoi by the members of Aosdána. Eiléan now becomes the 21st Saoi in the history of Aosdána.
Continue readingSaoi Imogen Stuart’s sculpture ‘Stele’ unveiled by President Michael D. Higgins
President Michael D. Higgins visited Sandycove on Friday 6th May to unveil Imogen Stuart’s newly installed piece of public art “Stele”, at Otranto Park, Glenageary, Dublin.
Continue readingAosdána Member Niamh O’Malley’s ‘Gather’ presents at 59th Venice Art Biennale, 2022
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.
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