TRALEE
ART
GROUP
Promoting art in the community and encouraging new artists of all ages
About
Tralee Art Group (TAG) exists to foster an interest in visual art in Tralee and the surrounding area. It provides a meeting point for artists and arranges various events, exhibitions, occasional outings and painting and sketching workshops for its members.
TAG formed in 1979 and our first exhibition was held in the Old Town Hall, with the help of Monsignor Pat Ahern, founder member of Siamsa Tíre National Folk Theatre, Tralee.
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Members
Today, TAG counts over 40 members from diverse backgrounds and nationalities who work on all types of media and art forms. We are a voluntary driven group, organising all our activities and outings. From time to time, we have benefitted from mentorship from local artists such as Rebekah Wall, Lisa Fingleton and Rebecca Carroll.
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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.
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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.
Exhibitions
Upcoming
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We have several exciting exhibitions planned for the second half of 2023:
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Fenit Oyster Fishing in Fenit Community Center
Opening night on October 20th 2023
âž” We are excited for this special exhibition to show our artistic interpretations on this important local activity & create awareness of a livelihood that has existed in our community for generations.
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The Best of TAG in St John's Theatre Listowel
Opening night on November 3rd 2023
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Dreams in Kerry County Library
Opening night on November 30th 2023
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Music in Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Opening night on December 7th 2023
Past Exhibitions
40 Years
TAG had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate their 40 years in existence with an exhibition in Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, in January 2023.
It was a celebration of the past and present, recognising how artistic creativity has evolved for so many over the last four decades. It was a very special occasion curated by Rebekah Wall.
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Light
In 2022, TAG were delighted to organise our first in-person exhibition since 2019.
Light was a wonderful and uplifting display of new artworks created by our members.
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The opening night was a great success filled with excitement and a sense of new beginnings.
Gallery
Contact
Tralee Art Group meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre located next to Balloonagh Church, Tralee. Some meetings may be rescheduled due to bank holidays.
For more information please fill in the contact form or contact us via our social media presence or email address below.
New members are always welcome.
087 1318612