OUR STORY SO FAR

The group was formed in 1979, and membership covers a wide geographical area. It's first exhibition was held in the Old Town Hall , with the help of Monsignor Pat Ahern, founder member of Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre, Tralee. Early members included professional artists Sirah Larkin, Mary Flynn, Jeremy Tindale, Jane Savage, Mary Delmage, Ronnie Moore, Jane Hilliard, and Elaine Reardon, who all worked alongside some enthusiastic amateurs. One member, Helen Shanahan, opened the gallery “Bin Ban” which is now located on the outskirts of Tralee(Fenit side). Another member, founder of the Wellspring Gallery, Louise O’Donnell, is the daughter of  Maeve O’Donnell another former member of TAG.

In a typical year the group is likely to put on two or three exhibitions, in Siamsa Tire, Tralee Library, and one other, which varies. Members of the group employ a wide variety of techniques and styles in their pictures. At monthly meetings artists and speakers give demonstrations, tuition, or talks. Visits to places of interest are sometimes arranged. Also  members who so wish are given the opportunity to get together to paint indoors and in the open air.