Talbot Gallery Past Events

Most Promising Graduate Award 2012

Most Promising Graduate Award 2012

 Talbot Gallery & Studios is pleased to announce that we are once again accepting submissions for our Most Promising Graduate Award 2012, open to all 2012 Fine Art graduates.  The winner of the award shall receive an eleven-month studio residency rent free and upon completion of this, a solo exhibition.

The competition is open to graduating students from the Dublin Institute of Technology, the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology and the National College of Art and Design. The award shall be presented to an outstanding candidate who is considered to display talent, flair, innovation and potential by Talbot Gallery & Studios.

The winner of the award shall receive a residency within the Talbot Gallery & Studios premises which is located in the heart of Dublin City, on Talbot Street.  The graduate in receipt of this accolade and private studio use shall be instantly transported into a professional setting from which to launch their creative career.  This residency shall last for an eleven-month period running from the beginning of July 2012 until the end of June 2013.

Talbot Gallery & Studios consists of six artist’s studios and a professional, commercial, contemporary art gallery. Five of the six studios are currently occupied by working, professional artists who practice and create art works in varying media and styles.  The sixth studio shall be occupied by the title holder of the Most Promising Graduate Award. The graduate shall thus be thrust into a hive of artistic activity, a home for innovative creation, and a place for original exchange. Here they will work, create and grow as a professional artist. The studio is perfect for the emerging artist with a floor area of 80 square feet. The floor to ceiling height is nine foot. The studio is a very bright interesting creative space conducive to professional artistic practice.

Following the eleven-month stint in the studio, the winner of the award shall be subsequently offered a solo exhibition within the Talbot Gallery. This exhibition shall provide the winner with the opportunity to showcase the work they accomplished during their residency with Talbot Gallery & Studios. It will also provide them with a platform to sell their work and take their next career step as they then vacate the studio for the 2013 Award recipient.

The gallery has previously hosted exhibitions by many of Ireland’s emerging talents including Anne Hendrick, Joe Stanley, Fergus Byrne, Clare Henderson and Hugh Delap. Works sold from the gallery have been bought by private collectors, business owners and have been purchased by the OPW and are now apart of the State Art collection.

Please contact the gallery on 01 8556599 or info@talbotgallery.com for more information and application forms

A Walk Through with Lucy Sheridan

Talbot Gallery is delighted to announce that  Lucy Sheridan  will be doing a guided walk through of her first ever solo exhibition, PARKed Life. This exhibition explores the natural world and, more specifically, man's relationship with it. Sheridan’s work touches on ideas of anthropomorphism, captivity and the human desire to sanitise and tame nature.

Sheridan's subject matter is placed in minimal and unnatural surroundings; her work often references national parks, natural history museums, water parks and zoological gardens. In each of these locations the element of danger which would normally be present in a confrontation with wild animals is often taken away, or at least momentarily forgotten. It is this sense of playfulness, through which the element of fear seems to have been removed, which leads almost to a point of anthropomorphism. This concept, which involves the attribution of human characteristics to animals as well as non-living or abstract objects, shapes Sheridan’s paintings and drawings. In a sense is not purely nature which is being exhibited in PARKed Life it is the viewer projection of it.

The gallery walk through will take place at  06:00 pm on Thursday 3rd of May.


Please contact the gallery to reserve a place for this event; call 01 8556599 or email info@talbotgallery.com

Suzanne Mooney in conversation

Suzanne Mooney will be joined by Professor Hugh Campbell Architecture UCD for a discussion around her current practice. Starting with a walk-through her solo exhibition Experiences of Place in Talbot Gallery follows by a informal conversation at Dublin City Council Arts Office The Lab. Suzanne's current work relates to the devestation caused by last year's tsunami and earthquake in Japan, she has juxtaposed images from the site of these natural disasters with images of contemporary Japanese architecture and design. Professor Campbell, Dean of Architecture in UCD, is currently reseaching topics relating to photography, space and the self. The event will be an oppurtunity to participate in an inter-disciplinary discussion encompassing themes from both photography, architecture and art practice.

The gallery walk-through will take place at 3.30pm on Friday 23rd March, followed by a discussion in The Lab at 4pm.

Please contact the gallery to reserve a place for this event; call 01 8556599 or email info@talbotgallery.com

Emmet Kierans in conversation with Adrian Duncan

On Thursday, 1st March 2012, 6pm, as part of Temple Bar Cultural Trust's First Thursdays Dublin, Emmet Kierans will be in conversation with Adrian Duncan from Paper Visual Art Journal, to discuss his solo show  'Inside Out, Outside In'. This event is free and the Gallery will remain open until 8pm that evening.

Emmet is the second to participate in the Artist inititiated project,. This was set up on the basis of a national open call submission, to enable artists to utilise the gallery space, outside of the galleries program of scheduled artists. The purpose being that the Talbot Gallery and Studios will lend a central venue, valuable contacts and encourage their artistic development and creativity, to further their careers as contemporary artists.

Emmet Kierans' practice is concerned with exploiting the inherent malleability of material, the artist elicits notions of the plasticity of the reality we inhabit. Inside Out, Outside In seeks to explore these boundaries and unknowns. Some pieces have a quasi-scientific approach, while others arise from intuition and imagination. The result is a number of pieces that play with preconceptions of reality and questions what takes precedence, the reality of the mind or the reality of the physical world. The exhibition utilises elements of sculpture, painting, photography and installation and often uses materials that have a potential to exist in different states.

Emmet received his Masters in Fine Art, from the Glasgow school of Art in 2007. Since then, he has participated in many solo and group shows, both in Ireland and England. We are pleased to have Emmet on board with us for his upcoming solo show, which promises to capture all our senses in one delicate and thought provoking exhibition.

Cecilia Danell in conversation with Jennie Moran

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VUE, National Contemporary Art Fair 2011

VISIT 2011 OPEN STUDIO DAY

VISIT 2011: City Wide Artists studios open day. Eighteen studio organisations and over two hundred and fifty artists open their doors to the public.

When: Saturday 22nd October, 12 – 6pm

Where: THE TALBOT GALLERY AND STUDIOS

Artists Studios city wide. See www.visitstudios.com, for full listing

Cost: Free

On Saturday October 22nd over two hundred and fifty of Dublin’s visual artists will extend an open invitation to come and VISIT their private studios and workspaces. This free admission, day long event is called VISIT 2011 and will offer the public the rare chance to glimpse into the creative processes that go into making the art works in galleries and public spaces throughout the city.

VISIT is an initiative first started in 2006 by a group of six of artist’s studio organisations in Dublin. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever and will include eighteen studio organisations and over two hundred and fifty artists. To help visitors find their way around, there are guided walking and bus tours on offer, as well as a handy booklet and website mapping all the venues and artists to pick up from city outlets and galleries or to download from www.visitstudios.com.

VISIT 2011 is in partnership with Dublin Contemporary 2011 and supported by Dublin City Council.

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Here at the Talbot Gallery our studio artists are:

Aisling Chonraoi

Anne Hendrick

Claire Halpin

Claire Murphy

Doreen Kennedy

Emma Hogan

Jennette Donnelly

Myra Jago

Stephen Morris

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Italian Breakfast

Grainger’s Bar & Talbot Gallery Present

Breakfast… On the Corner, ‘A Morning in Italy.’

We are proud to announce our sixth Breakfast… on the corner, ‘A morning in Italy'. We began our culinary journey in Brazil and have made our way through Poland, Spain, France and India.  Now we are embarking on Italy, where there will be hums from Vespa’s, exotic accents, sunshine, cappuccinos & biscotti at a cafe terrace… do you feel the Italian appeal?

We would like to invite you to enjoy a traditional Italian breakfast, served in Grainger’s Bar, on Saturday 8th of October 2011,from 11am. As always we have a programme of themed events running alongside the breakfast beginning.

> From 11.00am to 1pm at GRAINGER’S BAR

An Italian Breakfast menu, accompanied by Italian music from Stefano Refolo.

Stefano Refolo has played piano and sung for many years. He has great passion and sensitivity for pop music as well as Italian and international writers who have influenced him to play in many clubs in Rome and Milan. In 1996, he founded the band "prodotti atipici", as a lead singer and for ten years this band has unleashed in many dance clubs in Italy. His performance offers the most beautiful songs from the Italian scene and a few songs from the repertoire of the great Neapolitan tradition.

> From 1.30pm - TALBOT GALLERY screens‘Ladri di biciclette'

The bicycle thieves – 1948 – Was directed by Vittorio DeSica and based on the novel of the same name by Luigi Bartolini, The Bicycle Thief is one of the greatest neo-realist films. A heartbreakingly simple story that stars Lamberto Maggiorani as the poor man and Enzo Staiola as his son desperately combing a, war-ravaged Rome for a stolen bicycle.

"If you have seen The Bicycle Thief, but not for years, you will discover that such is its power that it is like seeing it for the first time." (Kevin Thomas, LA Times.)

Open Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions: Talbot Gallery and Studios

Talbot Gallery and Studios are pleased to announce an exciting open call for practitioners of fine art who extend their skill to the realm of the commercial, be it on occasion for whimsy or on a regular basis for reasons of income.

We are looking for artists who work on the periphery or exterior of their usual disciplines, so if you are an artist with a creative outlet as yet unacknowledged or catered for we extend the opportunity to showcase your products in a professional atmosphere, whatever your genre; painting, sculpture, photography, design.

So whether you’re a printer who loves to embroider cushions, or a painter with a penchant for hat design, consider this an invitation to broadcast the full range of your talent.

Requirements:

A current artist C.V

A short statement, explaining your original area of work and the commercial work that you make aside from your discipline.

A selection of images, no more than 6 of their commercial work or a link to your creative blog/website.

Tel:      01 855 6599

Email:    info@talbotgallery.com

Website:  www.talbotgallery.com

Deadline: Tuesday September 20^th.

Drawn 2 Art: Kids Art Camp: World Explorers

Talbot Gallery presents DRAWN2ART: Kid’s Art Camp

Talbot Gallery is a warm and inviting space, filled with natural light, in the centre of Dublin. The gallery is conveniently situated on a number of bus routes and on-street parking is available nearby.

Our classes are instructing, encouraging and fun. Art skills will be taught following a mini-project approach; children will gain confidence through self-expression and a sense of achievement on completion of their art project. The classes will be presented by artists Elaine Grainger, Claire Halpin of The Art Factory RTÉ and a guest storyteller. Small class sizes (maximum 10 per class) ensure individual time with the teachers and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Dates:  12 – 15 July

Day & hours: Tues – Friday, 10:30 – 12:30

Suitable for:  Kids aged 6 – 10 years

Class size:  10

Fee:  €80 per week

Provided:  Art material & small healthy snack

Contact:  info@talbotgallery.com / 8556599

Drawn 2 Art: Comic Books and Super Heroes

Talbot Gallery presents DRAWN2ART: Kid’s Art Camp

Talbot Gallery is a warm and inviting space, filled with natural light, in the centre of Dublin. The gallery is conveniently situated on a number of bus routes and on-street parking is available nearby.

Our classes are instructing, encouraging and fun. Art skills will be taught following a mini-project approach; children will gain confidence through self-expression and a sense of achievement on completion of their art project. The classes will be presented by artists Elaine Grainger, Claire Halpin of The Art Factory RTÉ and a guest storyteller. Small class sizes (maximum 10 per class) ensure individual time with the teachers and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Dates: 5 – 8 July

Day & hours: Tues – Friday, 10:30 – 12:30

Suitable for: Kids aged 6 – 10  years

Class size: 10

Fee: €80 per  week

Provided: Art material & small healthy snack

Contact: info@talbotgallery.com / 8556599

And the winner is... Emma Hogan

Talbot Gallery Studios are pleased to announce that Emma Hogan, D.I.T. Fine Art Graduate, has been chosen as our Most Promising Graduate Award winner for 2011. She is the worthy recipient of a rent free studio space for one year and a solo exhibition at the end of her residency.

Emma’s practice is based on the personal photographic image and how it is used to construct memory. Through the use of a homemade camera she bases her oil paintings on photographs that are deliberately ‘faulty’ in order to question the idea of failure. The D.I.T. Fine Art Graduate Show runs until Friday 17^th June.

http://www.dit.ie/news/archive2011/gradshow11fineartviscomproductinterior/

 Talbot Gallery and Studios are delighted to support and nurture Emma as she embarks on her exciting and promising new career as a professional visual artist.

We also wish to thank and congratulate all of the artists who entered, all of whom are representative of the emerging artistic talents currently present in the city. 

The second Most Promising Graduate Award has been a resounding success and we at Talbot Gallery and Studios look very forward to receiving applications for the 2012 competition.

Most Promising Graduate Award-Winner 2011

Most Promising Graduate Award 2011

Announcement of winner and presentation of studio keys

Tuesday 14^th June 6:00pm

The winner of the award shall receive a residency within the Talbot Gallery & Studios premises which is located in the heart of Dublin City, on Talbot Street.  The graduate in receipt of this accolade and private studio use shall be instantly transported into a professional setting from which to launch their creative career.  This residency shall last for an eleven-month period running from the beginning of June 2011 until the end of April 2012.

Following the eleven-month stint in the studio, the winner of the award shall be subsequently offered a solo exhibition within the Talbot Gallery.  This exhibition shall provide the winner with the opportunity to showcase the work they accomplished during their residency with Talbot Gallery & Studios.  It will also provide them with a platform to sell their work and take their next career step as they then vacate the studio for the 2012 Award recipient.

Last year the inaugural Most Promising Graduate Award was presented to Jane Fogarty. The announcement of the 2011 winner also provides a final chance for those attending to see her solo exhibition |’pānti NG |.

New works

Talbot Gallery Studios are proud to present |ˈpānti NG |, a solo exhibition by artist Jane Fogarty which will run from the 12^th of May to the 14^th of June 2011. Jane graduated with a BA (hons) in Fine Art from DIT in 2010. She was presented with the R.C. Lewis Crosby Award for painting in the RDS Student Art Awards 2010 and was chosen to represent Ireland to the European League of Institutes of Arts in the NEU/NOW live festival Nantes.

Jane was also the winner of Talbot Gallery Studio’s inaugural Most Promising Graduate Award in 2010 and this show marks the culmination of her residency. The award grants one student the use of a studio space above the gallery for eleven months and a solo exhibition at the end of this term. Moreover it provides the recent college graduate with a support system and the opportunity to observe how more established artists work and earn a living by placing them in a professional creative environment. The closing of the exhibition will be marked by handing over the keys of the studio to the winner of the Most Promising Graduate Award 2011.

Jane's work roots itself in the realm of painting, exploring the ontology and materiality of the medium while placing a strong emphasis on the process of creation. |ˈpānti NG | is a manifestation of a recent body of work in which equal importance is given to support, medium and action. Through the use of time based structures, contemplative paintings and drawing emerge on carefully manipulated materials. The casting of the support mimics the layering of a painting and allows for control of the work from inception.

Artist talk: Jane Fogarty and Isabel Nolan

Jane Fogarty in conversation with Isabel Nolan about the former’s current show in the Talbot Gallery Studios.
 

Please note: The time on the printed invitations is wrong as the event has been rescheduled.

Find out more about each artist here:

http://www.janefogarty.com/

http://www.isabelnolan.com/

Most Promising Graduate Award

Following the successful inauguration of our competition in 2010, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the Talbot Gallery and Studios ‘Most Promising Graduate Award’ 2011.

We feel that the encouragement of Ireland’s artists, particularly in these difficult economic times, is of the utmost importance and through this award we hope to create a platform upon which the participants can build.

Last year’s competition attracted very strong submissions and culminated in an exciting group exhibition.  We have no doubt that the ‘Most Promising Graduate Award’ 2011 will prove to be equally successful and rewarding.

The winner will be granted the use of a studio at Talbot Gallery, free of charge for an eleven month period. Following this time, they will then be given a solo exhibition in the gallery.

The winner will join our other five resident artists in their own bright studio space where they can work at their leisure.  Coming straight from college, this will allow the winner to observe how the other more established artists work and earn a living while instantly plugging them into a professional creative network.

The award is open to students completing undergraduate degrees in DIT, IADT and NCAD. Please email info@talbotgallery.com to ask for an application form. The deadline for submissions is the 29th of April.

Indian Breakfast on the corner; A taste of India

As spring kicks off in Dublin, we feel it’s time for a change of scenery…

If you can’t afford to jet off to an exotic destination, make your way to Grainger’s Bar and Talbot Gallery on the Saturday 16^th of April for a taste of India.

> From 11.00 to 1pm at GRAINGER’S BAR

Indian Breakfast menu, Tribal belly dance by Zoryanna

We are proud to announce our fifth Breakfast… on the corner, ‘A taste of India’. We began our culinary journey in Brazil and have made our way through Poland, Spain and France. This month we invite you to spice up your Saturday with a traditional Indian breakfast, served in Grainger’s Bar. As always we have a programme of themed events running alongside the breakfast beginning with tribal belly dancing.

The Zoryanna are a Dublin-based Tribal and Modern Bellydance Troupe, who perform and teach in Ireland and Europe. Tribal Bellydance is a modern style of dance that draws inspiration from traditional bellydance, flamenco, North-African and Indian dances, resulting in a unique style. Groups dances are improvised, based on a system of movements and cues, so every dance is different. Group interaction and a strong sense of communication between the dancers whilst dancing are exciting elements of Tribal Bellydance.
Modern Bellydance mixes Tribal Bellydance with elements from many other dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. The group love to experiment and create, and every time The Zoryanna take to the stage you can expect to be surprised and mesmerized.

> From 1.30pm at TALBOT GALLERY

Yoga and Pilates Fusion Introduction Workshop with Anna Violante

Pilates improves flexibility of the spine, posture, alignment, breathing and body awareness and strengthens the core.

Yoga is an ancient discipline that originated in India reportedly more than 5,000 years ago. Asanas (postures), breathing techniques and meditation are all integral parts of this discipline and benefits include an increase in flexibility and strength, stress release and improved imbalance. Yoga energises your mind and body.The fusion of Yoga and Pilates mixes the elements together to create a workout that keeps your body supple, increases movement in your spine and helps you gain better body awareness.

About Anna Violante…

Anna trained with the Yoga Therapy & Training Centre in Dublin, Ireland and qualified as Yoga teacher in December 2009.Her background is in dance and Yoga and Pilates has helped her to further develop an intuitive body. After being introduced to Pilates in 2006 she was hooked and started incorporating elements of it into my daily Yoga practice.

Her classes range from a relaxing, balancing practice, to allow the body to move with more ease and grade, through to a stronger practice that re-energises the body.

This workshop will focus on introducing the basics of Yoga and Pilates fusion, all levels are welcome!

Storytelling & Illustration

Talbot Gallery and Events… on the corner present Storytelling & Illustration.

Join us at 7:30pm on Friday the 25th of March to enjoy the age-old tradition of storytelling in a whole new way. After the positive response to the storytellers at our French breakfast Café Montmartre, we decided to dedicate another event to the activity. Joining our four story tellers Eleonore Nicolas, Nina Tanis, Michael Phelan and Fiona Dowling from the Storybakers community will be Raúl Mv and Killian Dunne from Blind Elephant Illustration Collective. This exciting event combining live illustration and storytelling is not to be missed!

Find out more at www.eventsonthecorner.blogspot.com