Exhibitions

Ga (Radius)

Sinéad Walsh

Saldanha Gallery | Fort Dunree | 5th September – 4th October

In Ga (Radius), Donegal-based artist Sinéad Walsh explores the ways in which a sense  of place is formed through memory, folklore, language and encounters with the  natural world.  

Rooted in the coastal landscape of Donegal, the exhibition brings together sculpture,  found objects, drawing and mixed-media installation. Recycled and natural materials  – among them clay, metal and organic matter – are transformed, reinterpreted and  given new possibilities. Ordinary things become curious objects; fragments suggest  stories; familiar forms shift into something less certain.  

Sinéad is drawn to states of transition: the point where land meets water, waking  meets sleep, the remembered meets the imagined, and the everyday becomes strange.  Humour and playfulness sit alongside a deeper interest in time, memory and the  traces we leave in the places around us.  

The title Ga (Radius) speaks to the way an idea can begin small and personal before  expanding outward, gathering meaning from its surroundings. The works are not  fixed answers but invitations to look, wonder and make connections.  

With an ongoing interest in Gaeilge and Béaloideas (folklore), Sinéad brings together  language, landscape and material in an exhibition that asks us to pause and consider  our own relationship with place – and the quiet magic held within it.  

Blooming

Women’s Collective Ireland – Donegal

Swan Park | Buncrana | September

Artlink is proud to host Blooming, an inspiring outdoor exhibition created by participants of Women’s Collective Ireland – Donegal’s Creative Wellbeing and Support Programme for women who have experienced a cancer diagnosis.

Designed by facilitator Geraldine Timlin of The Avant Garden, the programme offered a safe, supportive space for women to connect, build friendships, and explore mindful art activities. For many involved, it grew into a weekly sanctuary, a place to rediscover confidence, peace, and laughter alongside others who understand their journey.

Now on display across the Artlink exhibition panels at Swan Park, Buncrana, the showcase features artwork that reflects strength and healing, including a centerpiece Copper Art Garden developed with copper artist Siobhán Fox from Changing Tides Studio. Centered around the theme Blooming, the collection captures a powerful message:

“You are not just a survivor, but a garden grown from grit and grace.”

Upcoming Exhibitions

Carrying the Silence

Veronica Buchanan

Saldanha Gallery | Fort Dunree | 10th October – 8th November

In Carrying the Silence, Veronica Buchanan translates personal memories, quiet reflections, and emotional narratives into a striking visual journey. Rather than imposing a single rigid message, the exhibition creates a space where personal history and viewer interpretation gently overlap.

The creative process behind the collection is fluid, evolving alongside new findings, experiences, and feelings. Ideas shift as they are brought to life, allowing stories to merge into new, unforeseen meanings. While deeply personal to the artist, the finished pieces leave room for observers to discover their own narratives within the work, resulting in a body of art that is evocative, poignant, and deeply moving.

“This is a collection which has no beginning or end – just part of a journey, with a common thread.”

Events and Workshops

Bronze Clay workshop with Louise Spokes

7th ​October, 11am-4pm, 14th ​October, 1pm-4pm

Artlink Studio, Fort Dunree

 

Introduction to Bronze Clay | 2-Session Beginner Workshop
Discover the exciting world of bronze clay in this two-session workshop, designed especially for beginners.
Bronze clay is a versatile material made from fine bronze particles, an organic binder, and water. It can be rolled, shaped, textured, carved, and formed much like traditional clay. Once dried and kiln-fired, the binder burns away and the particles fuse together to create a solid bronze piece.
Across two sessions, you’ll learn the basics of working with bronze clay and create your own unique bronze jewellery or small metal pieces — no previous experience required.
This course is funded by the Reach Fund, Donegal College.

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Photography Course with Jacqui Devenney Reed

1st – 29th ​October, Thursdays 1pm-3 pm

The Exchange, Buncrana

 

A 5-Week Photography Course with Jacqui Devenney Reed.
Learn to see differently. Shoot with confidence. Create stronger images.
Whether you’re new to photography or looking to improve your skills, this practical five-week course will help you get more from your camera and develop your creative eye.
Come with your camera. Leave with greater confidence, new skills, and a fresh way of seeing. Artlink can provide DSLR cameras for up to four participants to use during the course.
This course is funded by the Reach Fund, Donegal College.

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Printmaking with Hannah Tucker

Sept 29th 11 am – 1 pm

Artlink Studio, Fort Dunree

Explore the basics of printmaking in this hands-on workshop. Learn simple techniques to create your own unique prints in a relaxed and creative environment. Suitable for beginners, with all materials provided.

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A huge thank you to our local councillors, Cllr Joy Beard, Fionán Bradley, Albert Doherty, Ali Farren, Martin McDermott, Martin Farren, Jack Murray, Terry Crossan and Paul Canning, for supporting our Development Fund Initiative 2026 application.
Their support has helped us upgrade Artlink’s ceramics, fused glass and printmaking facilities, enhancing the opportunities and resources available to local artists and community.
We’re very grateful for their support!

Amach Anseo Community Garden

The Potting Shed, Fort Dunree

Mondays 12 noon till 2pm

Learn more about what we do in the garden on our Facebook page