Exhibitions

And Again

Artlink Members Show

Saldanha Gallery | Fort Dunree | 1st August – 30th August

Opening reception Friday 31st July 18:00 – 20:00

AND AGAIN brings together the work of over 60 Artlink member artists in a celebration of contemporary artistic practice. Curated by Róisín Doherty – a visual artist, curator, and Co-Director of Galway’s 126 Artist-Run Gallery – this exhibition presents a wide range of work across painting, sculpture, installation, film, sound, mixed media, and digital practices.

The artists explore ideas of memory, belonging, ritual, landscape, and collective care through diverse materials, approaches, and perspectives. Some works draw on personal histories, while others reflect on shared experiences, the natural environment, and the ways place shapes identity and community.

As an annual members exhibition, AND AGAIN celebrates the richness and diversity of the Artlink community. Bringing together established and emerging artists, it highlights the value of creative exchange and the many conversations that develop through making, exhibiting, and experiencing art together.

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Helen O’Shea

Artist in Residence | Artlink Fort Dunree | 1st August – 31st August

O’Shea is an Irish artist based in Cork who exhibits internationally. She has developed a practice of sculptural making that directly involves us with issues of waste and recycling. By use/reuse of existing materials, she creates forms that mimic the natural world and engage our relationship to it.

O’Shea’s art practice researches the journey of waste plastics in the sea and challenges our anthropological perceptions of the deep underworld. O’Shea’s primary material is found plastic from local beaches and collected recyclables, she reimagines this debris and creates creatures reminiscent of marine life. The process begins with gleaning throwaway plastics, mulling their material qualities and exploring their potential forms; it is an enquiry that is led by the trust of ‘making through doing’. O’Shea uses techniques and equipment synonymous with fibre and textile arts – the sewing machine, tacking pins, embroidery threads – and boldly takes ownership of this waste material by focusing on new narratives for waste Plastics.

Events and Workshops

Ceramics Course with Matthew Porter

September 23rd, 30th and the 1st of ​October, 6pm-8pm

Artlink Studio, Fort Dunree

 

This three session clay course led by Matthew Porter offers a welcoming space for anyone eager to dive into the art of ceramics. Learn clay-building techniques in an inspiring, community-focused studio setting.

Three session course covering a range of fundamental techniques, including:
Handbuilding (slab, coil, press moulding and pinch methods)
Using an Extruder
Demonstration of using a wheel
Decorating with underglaze and texture tools
Finishing and preparing pieces for firing

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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 who supported our Development Fund Initiative 2026 application to upgrade Artlink’s ceramic facilities, fused glass and printmaking facilities.

Fused Glass Workshop with Louise Spokes

Sept 5th 12 – 4 pm

Sept 12th 2 – 3 pm

Artlink Studio, Fort Dunree

Join Louise Spokes for a hands-on workshop in glass fusing.
The workshop takes place over two sessions and includes a basic introduction to glass fusing, health & safety, and glass cutting practice.
Create your own dichroic glass pendant and earrings.
Design and make a hanging sun catcher or plant stake.
All materials (including jewellery bails) are 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!

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