Art in the Gardens

Exhibition opening – ‘Paint Waterford’

Date: 14th June 2025 Times: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Location: The Gallery, Mount Congreve Gardens Entry is FREE. All welcome to attend the opening.

This exhibition, set in the picturesque Stables Café at Mount Congreve Gardens, brings together artists from across the country responding to the diverse natural beauty and landmarks of County Waterford.

This exhibition runs throughout the summer.  

Exhibition opening – ‘In the Gardens’ with Eamon Colman

Date: 14th June 2025 Times: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Mount Congreve Gardens Come to paint and watch artists at work in the gardens in this inclusive Paint-out with Live Demos by leading guest artists, in the idyllic surroundings of the 70 acres of Mount Congreve Gardens. Guest artists: Dave West – Steve Browning – Róisín Curé – Sebastian Thommen – Nina Rumińska Participating artists will have the opportunity to show and sell their works on the day in a pop-up ‘Exhibition on Easels’ with prizes. Who it’s for: Do you have some experience of painting or drawing? Would you like to have the opportunity to create in the grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens, meet other artists, paint alongside experienced guest artists and show the work you create to the visitors of Mount Congreve in a pop-up ‘Exhibition on Easels’? If so, this event is for you! For full event information please Download PDF  

PAINT-OUT WITH GUEST ARTIST DEMOS

Date: 15th June 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: Mount Congreve Gardens Part of the 2-day ‘Art in the Gardens’ event, these masterclasses provide artists an opportunity to work in a small group with a leading Irish based artist in the idyllic setting of Mount Congreve Gardens. Who it’s for: Do you have experience of painting or drawing and are looking to expand your practice or artistic horizons? Do you see yourself benefitting from an intense 1-day workshop with one of the artists listed below? If so, this event is for you! Masterclass tutors: David Begley – Róisín Curé – Gabhann Dunne – Sinéad Lucey – Dave West Each masterclass will take advantage of the garden setting for the day. This may involve walking through the gardens to identify subject matter, foraging for materials to use or drawing or painting on location.  

MASTERCLASSES WITH ARTFORM MENTORS

Date: 15th June 2025 Times: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Location: The Peach House, Mount Congreve Gardens Please note, to attend this event, a garden entry fee applies.

Eamon Colman will present a new body of work in the ‘Peach House’ (Walled Garden). This unique installation of work was inspired by the gardens and produced in the context of Eamon’s yearlong research residency. Please note, to attend this event, a garden entry fee applies. For the best value, we recommend purchasing your ticket online. If you choose to buy online, be sure to select June 15th as your visit date. You can also purchase tickets on the day.

Artwork reproduced by kind permission of Eamon Colman  

Price: Various - see website

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Jun 14 2025 to Jun 15 2025