UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Last summer we launched our popular All About Cork exhibition, an exciting collection of artwork in proud celebration of all things Cork! This year we are happy to present our second installment, More About Cork - a celebratory exhibition featuring work from 20 artists.

Visitors will be met with familiar scenes; and many of us will have fond, shared memories of the places depicted throughout this exhibit. More About Cork is sprinkled with iconic sights, well-known landmarks, and a great many overlooked gems. Our selection includes images of the city, coast, and countryside as well as public figures like Terence MacSwiney and Tomás Mac Curtain.

Our featured artists explore the different shades and faces of Cork, presenting us with artworks that capture and embody the vibrant personality and enduring soul of our beloved county.

Exhibiting artists include: Abby Curran, Anna Groarke, Ann Franey, Catherine McSweeney, Denise Cronin, Edel Ryder-Hanrahan, Eileen Collins, Helen Condon, Joe Bowser, Kirsten Murray, Lainey Black, Laura Fitzharris, Maria O’Donoghue, Marie McInerney, Norma Healy, Rick McGroarty, Tetiana Milshyna, Ursula Walsh, Valerie Murphy, Yvonne O’Dwyer.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

The oldest cave paintings have much to teach us, and many a secret to share, but they confirm one thing beyond doubt: the relationship between artist and animal has been going on for a very long time. Animal Spirit proves that this relationship is ongoing, and that we recognize an inherent value in our fellow creatures.

Animals share this world with us, and artists are repeatedly drawn to their beauty, their personality and mystery; and subsequently have channelled their power, perseverance, and characteristics of stealth and cunning. Their existence alone makes our world a more colourful and magical place. Our exhibition portrays domestic creatures alongside those in the deepest wild. In some artworks the animal is used symbolically, or as a vehicle for the artist’s emotions.

Animal Spirit is a co-curated response between Market Gallery and artist Amber Broughton. Our selection features many new artists working across a range of media which includes painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, and wood burning.

Exhibiting artists for Animal Spirit include Amber Broughton, Cathal O’ Regan, David Twomey, Eilbhe Donovan, Emma Jacobs, Gemma Best, Gill Smyth, Helena Fitzgerald, Joe Bowser, Karen Downs, Maryna Chuhai, Millie Philippa, Nano Culliton, Niall O’Neill, Olivia O’Keeffe, and Susan Conneff.