David Stephenson was chosen as the overall winner for his striking photographs of ‘Raymond’ and the two runners up were Judy Foley and Mark Granier.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are delighted to present this exhibition of visual art by artists who have studied in, are originally from, or are living or working in the county.

home offers the public an opportunity to view the wealth of visual arts practice that is taking place in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

The exhibition features thirty seven artists and was selected by Mark St. John Ellis, Director of the nag Gallery, Dublin. Fifty artworks were selected from the three hundred and fifty eight pieces submitted. The submissions reflected the artists’ personal interpretation of ‘home’ and could have been categorised into the following ‘ local: seascapes and the surrounding area ‘, ‘ personal: objects, family and pets ‘ and a more abstract category that would have been relevant to the individual artist.

As selector Ellis took a more universal look at the interpretation of ‘ home’. This included home as the dwelling, ‘home’ as the symbol of the past, ‘home’ in the socio political environment, particularly in light of the rise and collapse in development and ‘home’ as a symbol of refuge. Ellis selected with the view of putting together an exhibition that reflected all of these points.

As part of home the Learning Programme will offer opportunities for visitors to explore and engage with the artworks on show.

Painting Course with Claire Halpin

Dates: Feb 25th, March 4th, March 11th

Time: 5.45pm– 7.45pm

Drop in and Explore home with Ida Mitrani

Date: March 7th, March 13th, March 14th

Time: 11am – 4pm

Masterclass: Drawing with Julie Merriman

Date: March 7th

Time: 11am – 4pm (break for lunch)

Masterclass: Understanding Colour with Ida Mitrani

Date: March 21st

Time: 11am – 4pm (break for lunch)

In Conversation with Mark St. John Ellis.

Date: March 12th

Time: 6.30pm—7.45pm

Join home selector Mark St. John Ellis in conversation with artist/curator Claire Halpin

(tea and coffee provided)

To book please email: artbookings@dlrcoco.ie

marking the subject line : HOME WORKSHOP

or phone our booking line : (01) 236 2740

All workshops and masterclasses are free but booking is essential.