Experimental circus...dream pop...lens-based art...fiction…documentary film... In this special salon held in the historic library of Killruddery House, five exciting early-career Wicklow artists share their work and talk about the art, people and places that have influenced them.

The Wicklow Artists Salon is a space for all artists. This special one spotlights emerging/early career Wicklow artists. If you are a regular attendee, please bring along some emerging practitioners!

Facilitated by Kate Strain, the next Salon is taking place on Saturday 4th November and the panellists include:

• Lens-based artist, Jialin Long
• Experimental circus artist, Aoife Kavanagh
• Writer, David McGrath
• Film-maker, John Hughes
• Musician, Niall Woods (Nylophone)

Lunchtime artist get-together: The Grain Store 12.30-2pm. (Complimentary sandwiches - while they last!)

Salon: Killruddery Library 2-4 pm.

Artists Bus: Details here.

Free event. Booking essential: https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/events/wicklow-artist-salon-influences 

The Wicklow Artists Salon is an artist-run event which explores important themes affecting artists and cultural practitioners. A friendly, inclusive space, each salon consists of a moderated discussion with invited guest artists which then opens into conversations with attendees. It aims to seed learning, interactions and perhaps collaborations among participants. The programme is curated by visual artist Joanna Kidney and writer Philip St John. Crucially, it is supported by Wicklow County Arts Office, Mermaid Arts Centre and The Courthouse, Tinahely.