Limerick Arts Society Events

[Plein Eire Administrator]

Limerick Art Society 70th anniversary year
““THE COURAGE TO BE CREATIVE”
NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2012

We have had two very successful workshops – Our watercolour
workshop hosted by university of limerick and our printermakers
workshop.
Watch out for news of repeats of both of these, highly
recommended! Check out Facebook for pictures.
FANTASTIC NEWS FOR LIMERICK – its official!!!
LIMERICK CITY - NATIONAL CITY OF CULTURE 2014
This was a very exciting announcement by our Minister Jimmy
Deenihan.

Our Summer is a little disappointing weather-wise but it’s a good
time to catch up on those paintings you started and never finished
or even start some new ones, as we have loads coming your way
for the second part of this 70th Anniversary year.
Art in the Park
There is an opportunity for artists to exhibit their work, on the
railings of the People’s Park, adjoined to Limerick City Gallery of
Art. This would be for one Sunday in August and One in
September. If you are interested – contact Patricia at No. 1 Pery
Hotel.

Plein Air
8th September
This year our Plein Air Day, is being hosted by our own Pat
O’Neill, at his beautiful home on the banks of the Shannon.
Limited places remain, so get your name down as soon as possible.
We will form a waiting list so don’t worry if you miss out on the
first event.

Walking with Ursula
22nd September
This is a walking tour, so bring your camera.
Great opportunity to snap a scene for inspiration - for the Hunt
Exhibition - as one scene must be a Limerick Scene!
Dr. Ursula Callaghan will guide us on a walk around Limerick and
through her eyes, we will see our beautiful city as we have never
before!!!!
Places limited to 15, first-come-first-served basis. Contact the
secretary to get your name on the list asap.

John Shinnors Workshop
20th October 3p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mary Immaculate College – New Tara Building.
Limerick Art Society has managed to convince Aosdana, John
Shinnors to share his expertise and unique skills with us - for this
October afternoon event, in a wonderful new location.
EXCELLENT VALUE !! Charge: €10.00 per person – part of
which goes to our designated charity; Limerick Marine Search &
Rescue.
There will be refreshments available after the demonstration.
Contact the secretary to express your interest, so that we can get
ideas of numbers.
This event is open to non-members, so feel free to bring interested
friends/family.

November:
Adare Heritage Exhibition
Handing in on 31st October strictly between 5p.m. and 6 p.m. (the
centre closes at 6 p.m.)
The Heritage Centre will accept a maximum of 30 paintings, so its
on a first-come-first-served basis.
You may submit one painting each. Commission will be 15%. No
manning will be required. The usual rules of presentation apply
(see April Newsletter), and each painting must have screws at the
back – 4” from the top, at each side, so that they are ready to hang.
Work to be collected on 30th November at 5 p.m.
Market House:
We now have five groups of 4 interested in exhibiting at Market
House, if you would like your name to go on a waiting list, just
contact the secretary.
There are still a few artist’s bios outstanding – there’s still time to
get your details into the catalogue.

December
– The Hunt Museum Limerick Art Society Winter Show
–
- Opening by President Michael D. Higgins –
Now is the time to start thinking of your submission for this very
high profile pre-Christmas exhibition, so if you haven’t already
done so, start planning and painting – remember, at least one scene
must be of Limerick – either city or county – but it must be
recognisable as having Limerick associations.
Enjoy the rest of the Summer and please remember to have ‘the
courage to be creative! We will be in touch.

Secretary: Anne Murray Browne,
Contact : 087 6756636
Email: [e-mail]
www.limerickartsociety.com