This exhibition features the acclaimed art work of two graphic artists associated with the Abbey Theatre - Kevin Scally and Brendan Foreman. The exhibition represents a changing time in graphic design and the representation of the Abbey Theatre and also showcases different styles of printing and a broad range of productions, actors, directors, costume and set designers. These large and colourful posters show a variety of plays such as The Sanctuary Lamp by Tom Murphy (1975), Da (1973) and Stephen D (1978) by Hugh Leonard, Translations by Brian Friel, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O’Casey and The Gigli Concert by Tom Murphy (1983). These plays and others helped raise the Abbey Theatre's international profile through their successful runs in London and on Broadway.
In association with the National Print Museum.

Image detail: Faith Healer by Brian Friel 1980. Off set Lithography. Designer Brendan Foreman.

Fingal County Council’s Arts Office in partnership with Draíocht are delighted to present a unique exhibition themed for Leaving Certificate art students and teachers. For this exhibition a selection of 20th Century works by Irish artists have been acquired from The Arts Council and AIB collections. This show will be accompanied by an extensive education programme which will include The National Gallery’s Leaving Certificate Revision Day, mediated tours, resource packs and talks by featured artists Martin Gale, Robert Ballagh and Alice Maher. The exhibition will also feature work by Mainie Jellet, Mary Swanzy, Patrick Collins, Tony O'Malley, Charles Brady, Barrie Cooke and more.

Exploring the Exhibition Events:
- Mediated Tours of the Exhibition: Thurs 16, 23 & 30 September / 10–11AM & 12-1PM / Free
- Culture Night Mediated Tour / Friday 24 Sept, 7PM / Free
- National Gallery Revision Day @ Draíocht, Thurs 7 Oct, 10AM–3.30PM / Free
- Artist Talk Day, Alice Maher, Robert Ballagh and Martin Gale, discuss their practice, Thurs 21 Oct, From 10am / Free

All events are free and open to the public but must be booked through Draíocht’s Box Office in advance, tel: 01-885 2622

For Further Information on the Programme contact Fingal’s Arts Office:
Julie Clarke, Youth & Education Officer, T: 01-8905960, E: julie.clarke@fingalcoco.ie
Caroline Cowley, Public Art Co-ordinator, T: 01-870 8449, E: caroline.cowley@fingalcoco.ie
www.fingalarts.ie


Image: Martin Gale, Glasshouse,1984, Oil on Canvas 92x95cm. AIB Group Art Collection, Image Courtesy of the Artist

Draíocht's Artist in Residence Garvan Gallagher is looking for retired members of the Fingal community to participate in an intergenerational photography project with local transition year students. The project's aim is to give participants the experience and opportunity to learn about photography and about being part of creating a piece of art in the community, as well as learning about each other. The project will run from October 2010 to March 2011. Please contact info@garvangallagher.com or call Niamh on 01-809 8026 for further information.

Image detail: Garvan Gallagher, James Patrick Doyle 1941, 2008. Image courtesy of the artist.

The annual Amharc Fhine Gall Exhibition, synonymous with showcasing Fingal artists, has established itself in recent years as a platform for recent graduate art students. Last year we extended the remit to include a prize for an emerging critic, this year we invited the expertise of a young emerging curator. This curator will select the Fingal recent graduates and realise the presentation of these artists/artist while gaining valuable experience in a professional gallery setting. For further information or if you are a Fingal graduate artist please contact Caroline Cowley, Public Art Co-ordinator, Fingal County Council, email: caroline.cowley@fingalcoco.ie / Tel: 01-870 844 www.fingalarts.ie

What Next? Fingal’s professional development seminar will take place in conjunction with the exhibition. To register your interest contact the Fingal Arts Office, details above.

Image detail: Deirdre Byrne, detail from Studio, Amharc Fhine Gall 2007

Graphic Studio Dublin rounds off its 50^th Anniversary with a Members’ Exhibition on the theme of ‘Home’. The title refers to our notions of belonging and family and is particularly relevant at this time of year, a time when we return to the places and people that create our own sense of home. All the feature prints showcase the finest skills in fine art printmaking techniques, including etching, lithography, woodblock print, linocut and a variety of mixed media techniques. All works are priced under €250.

Founded in 1960, Graphic Studio Dublin is one of the leading fine art print studios in Ireland. The studio was established to teach traditional printmaking skills (then unavailable in Irish art colleges), and to provide studios and technical assistance to artists to make fine art prints. Since 2007 the studios are housed in a stunning converted granary building in central Dublin.

Image detail: Niamh Flanagan, The past seeps up from beneath us, Etching with aquatint and spitbite, 2010

EXPLORING THE EXHIBITION
Sun 21 Nov, Draíocht Workshop Room, 12-4pm, €30
Join us for this one day printing workshop for adults. Participants can explore the printing process and learn how to create prints of their own.
Now Booking through Draíocht’s Box Office tel: 01-885 2622.