PEER. Work from Backwater Artists Group. Monday to Saturday : 3rd – 25th June 2016 Backwater Artists Group present a selection of new work from current studio holders . Representing a cross section of styles and genres the exhibition gives a snap shot of the talent which is nurtured in this group studio environment. The Read More …
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PEER
CIT Wandesford Quay Gallery Opening Thursday 2nd June 6.30pm Exhibition dates: 3 -25 June 2016, 10am – 6pm Monday – Saturday Guest Speaker: Suzy O’Mullane Backwater Artists Group is pleased to present a selection of new work from their studio members at Wandesford Quay, Cork. The work has been chosen by members in a demographic Read More …
‘Through Hollow Lands’ – Róisín Foley
‘Through Hollow Lands’, an exhibition of work by Roisín Foley, who is one of our Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary graduates for 2014/2015, opens this coming Wednesday, March 4th at 6pm. The exhibition can be viewed by appointment with the artist, please email Róisín at foleyroisinstudio@gmail.com.
Cork artists’ group suffer funding cut
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 By Colette Sheridan CELEBRATING 25 years, the Backwater Artists Group (BAG) in Cork has plenty to shout about. It is one of the largest artists’ studio groups in Ireland. But a technical glitch in the application for funding has resulted in zero money from the Arts Council this year. The 29 Read More …
Leanne Mc Donagh changing the art of Traveller culture
Backwater featured recently in Norah’s Traveller Academy, a TV series in which members of the Travelling community were mentored by Norah Casey in their careers/business ventures. Leanne Mc Donagh, a graduate of CIT Crawford College of Art & Design was on a 6 month Project Studio at Backwater, at the time. Click the link below for Read More …
‘A Day In The Life’ – Billy Dante
An exhibition of work by one of our post graduate members is currently on show in the studios. Opening times by appointment with the artists billydanteart@gmail.com
Delights, An exhibition of work by Ben Reilly
An exhibition of work by Ben Reilly open Thursday 13 November at 6pm, at Backwater Studios. Opening times by appointment with the artist benjreilly@gmail.com.
OPEN 2014
We will be open from Wednesday 12 – Wednesday 19 November for pre-booked Schools/Group/College Tours of the Artists’ Studios. To book please contact Cork Printmakers on 021 – 432 24 22.
Backwater welcomes new Post Graduates and Bursaries to the studio
Backwater welcomes new CCAD Bursary Graduates Deirdre Hurley and Róisín Foley who started their 6 month Ciarán Langford Bursary Awards on September 1st and CCAD Post Graduates Femke Vandenberg and Billy Dante who started there 9 Month Post Graduate Award on October 1st. We are delighted to have them in the studio and look forward Read More …
BAG 2014 Exhibition
BAG 2014 opens Friday June 13th June at 6pm in the CIT Wandesford Quay Gallery This show is a selection of new work from Backwater Artists Group studios. The group is comprised of established artists working alongside young and emerging artists, a dynamic which results in a stimulating mix of ideas and experience. Displaying a Read More …