F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio
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Opened in September 2008, the gallery celebrates the work of the sculptor, Frederick Edward McWilliam, who was born in Newry Street, Banbridge on 30 April 1909. A contemporary and friend of Henry Moore, McWilliam made his name in London and established a After McWilliam’s death on 3rd May 1992, his estate gifted the contents of his studio, originally situated in Holland Park, London, and a number of sculptures to Banbridge District Council. After several years of research a suitable site and funding was found to commence work on a purpose built gallery, sculpture garden and replica of McWilliam’s studio. Designed by Kennedy Fitzgerald and Associates, Belfast, the gallery is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Banbridge and just off the main Belfast to Dublin road.
Featuring a permanent display of McWilliam’s work, temporary exhibitions of Irish and international art, a craft shop, café and Banbridge Tourist Information Centre, the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio attracted over 43,000 visitors during its first year and continues to attract a wide range of local, national and international visitors.
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The Gallery space will be closed briefly on Saturday Morning to accommodate the Baby Sensory Session; it will re-open at 12pm. The Sculpture Garden, Studio and Quails Café will be open as usual from 10am.
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Thanks to a touring grant from the Arts Councils of Ireland and Northern Ireland, we were able to welcome the local Memory Cafe and residents from Bannview Care Home to participate in a dementia friendly tour of our current exhibition of work by Susan MacWilliam: 'Modern Experiments'.
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Today was our first Toddler Tuesday at the Gallery! Everyone had a fantastic time and we are really looking forward to our next Toddler Tuesday with Millie Moore on 15th November. Thanks to all who participated today, we hope to see you next time!
The John O’Connor Winter School
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We love seeing children enjoying Susan MacWilliam's exhibition at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio. The exhibition runs until 26 November and all children are very welcome!
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden has started, the weather is set to clear up, so come along and watch the artists at work and have a go yourself! Until 3pm
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The F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Banbridge, just off the main Belfast to Dublin Road. A regular shuttle bus service is available from Banbridge Town Centre to the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio. http://journeyplanner.translink.co.uk/ext_webpdf_desk/TTB/20161010-090426/nir/EFA01__06330_y15_TP.pdf
Art in the Garden
We are delighted to invite you to 'Arts in the Garden' here at the Gallery tomorrow, Saturday 15th October 2016. This free council event features local artists Jane Mathers, Maggie Napier, Ciara Campbell, Trudy Burke and Jim Russell who will be showcasing their creative talents. There will also be the chance to have a go at glass jewellery making, copper embossing, ceramics and textile art. The event runs from 11.00am - 3.00pm.
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We are delighted to invite you to 'Arts in the Garden' here at the Gallery on Saturday 15th October 2016. This free council event features local artists Jane Mathers, Maggie Napier, Ciara Campbell, Trudy Burke and Jim Russell who will be showcasing their creative talents. There will also be the chance to have a go at glass jewellery making, copper embossing, ceramics and textile art. The event runs from 11.00am - 3.00pm.
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Thanks to Banbridge Chest, Heart and Stroke group who visited the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Susan MacWilliam's exhibition Modern Experiments last week.
Happy 10th Birthday to our sister gallery and cross-border partners the Highlanes Gallery Drogheda. Looking forward to celebrating your first decade of fantastic exhibitions and programmes tonight during the opening of Some thing as Line.
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