In what is sure to be a highlight in the cultural calendar, outdoor sculpture exhibition Vanishing Art makes its first annual appearance at Carton House in co. Kildare. The historic estate of Carton House, once the ancestral seat of the Earls of Kildare and Dukes of Leinster, provides the perfect backdrop for one of Ireland’s most exciting developments in sculptural exhibition.

Carton house, one of ireland’s acclaimed luxury destinations, is renowned for its hospitality and leisure facilities, in modern and stylish settings. Earlier this year it played host to the Irish Open 2013 golf tournament, garnering universal praise for the four day event which amassed a total of 81,379 visitors. With this sporting reputation in mind, Vanishing Art is delighted to announce its arrival at Carton House and hopes to provide a unique cultural experience to a wide variety of visitors.

The exhibition will feature artworks from some of irelands most acclaimed artists. The artwork will be displayed throughout the expansive grounds of the estate with a small number of pieces being displayed within the historic mansion house. The exhibition displays a vast array of styles, including a piece from Conleth Gent carved from a 200-year-old fallen oak tree from the estate itself. The exhibition hopes to be an event showcasing the dynamic range of work being produced in Irish art.

Vanishing Art aims to provide artists with a unique platform to showcase their work, as well as supporting local businesses through increased footfall to the area, and also inviting potential tourism to the area. Vanishing Art promises to be a cultural event that Maynooth can be proud to host.

The exhibition opens on 14th October and runs until 14th November.

Admission Free