Kilkenny
Summer Camps and Open Studio
Children’s Summer Camp A summer camp for children aged 7 to 11 years old takes place this summer in KCAT Arts Centre from 17th to 21st July. Every morning from 10 am to 12.30 pm, a variety of arts skills will be explored. There will be music and art making delivered in a fun, safe …
Inspirational Colours
INSPIRATIONAL COLOURS is an exhibition of artworks by studio artists from the KCAT studio Callan, Kilkenny. The works in “Inspirational Colours” have been selected and curated by artists from the art group, KARE, Eyre Street, Newbridge. This exhibition represents the first collaboration between these two art groups and is the first KCAT exhibition in Newbridge. …
Bealtaine Residency 2017
Artists Pauline Cummins and Frances Mezzetti are commencing a Bealtaine Residency at KCAT, 8-12 May. As part of KCAT’s Engagement programme, the artists will work alongside KCAT’s studio artists with a view to exploring working relationships and researching potential future partnerships over longer durations. Come join us for a special Artists’ Breakfast with Pauline and …
Gypsy Ray Book Creations
Gypsy Ray will bring her vast experience and specialist knowledge to this series of four workshops. Gypsy wants each participant to have the opportunity to create something unique and purpose matched to themselves. Whether you are looking to make; a sketch book, a piece of art, an artist’s journal, or a memory book, Gypsy will guide …
Shortlisted for the Aontas Star Award 2017
Here at KCAT, Callan we have had some very exciting news and we thought that since you are such a supporter of community and the arts, you would like to share in our excitement! Our Centre has been shortlisted for the 11th AONTAS STAR Awards. The STAR Awards (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) are an awards …
Encaustic Painting with Helen Comerford
We are delighted to announce that Helen Comerford will be giving an Encaustic Masterclass Workshop here at KCAT. Friday evening 14th April to Sunday 16th April Limited places- book now to avoid disappointment. call Alice on 056-7755115 €240 all inclusive helencomerford.com/www.butlergallery.com/helen-comerford-alpha-to-omega/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7iNcYDPQtM
Irish Times Article
The Kilkenny art centre with a difference Jubilant and celebratory, the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent blends art with disability care to create a studio like no other. Entering KCAT, an art studio for people of mixed abilities in Callan, Co Kilkenny, is an experience you are unlikely to forget. Passing beneath a three-storey …
Karl Fitzgerald 1952-2016
Our dear friend Karl Fitzgerald passed away in the early morning of Sunday the 20th of November. He died peacefully in his sleep. Karl was a founding member of Camphill Jerpoint since April 1992 and was a few days short of his 64th birthday. Karl was a practicing artist and an integral member of the …