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The Schoolhouse Artists Retreat and Studio -  Residency Programme
 

IRD has just completed an extensive refurbishment of the Old Schoolhouse and is now pleased to unveil "The Schoolhouse Artists Retreat and Studio". The facility is bright and modern whilst retaining much of the character of its former existence as the first school in Kiltimagh after the Hedge Schools.

We are now accepting applications from interested artists in all disciplines for residencies in the facility. There is no closing date and applications which should be by way of CV and covering letter together with an outline of the purpose of the residency and preferred dates, addressed to IRD Kiltimagh Ltd. A committee shall decide the successful applicants.

Further detail is contained in the Schoolhouse eBrochure which can be downloaded here or by emailing reception at ird-kiltimagh dot ie.

Glore Mill Folláin Centre

The Glore Mill Folláin Art Centre is based in a renovated mill at Treenkeel, just outside Kiltimagh. The centre provides exhibition space for local artists and also offers art courses. The art is displayed in a two-storey studio where Sally McKenna (owner and sculptor) works, as well as in the large stairwell of the building and the bright hall on the top floor.

The hall doubles up as a classroom for the three weekly courses that Sally runs. She is an experienced teacher and her mixed media painting classes fit in with the processes of her own art. In one course, 'Autumn Blending', still life collages are composed using fruit berries and plants. There has been a good response locally with up to 15 in a class. Courses for children during the summer were so successful that 6 extra classes were needed.

The idea to establish a centre for the arts emerged when Sally McKenna saw a derelict mill on a visit to Mayo. They approached IRD with a proposal to convert the building. The main financial backing for the project came from Robert Hixon Glore, a Chicago businessman, and the arts centre opened in August 2000. The old milling facility alongside the centre is still a ruin and it is hoped to renovate this in the future. The Glore Mill Folláin Centre is run as a business and McKenna and Cooper who live on the premises meet on-going costs.

Children's Art Workshops on Mask-making take place in the Glore Mill over Halloween weekend as part of a community festival 'In sight of Raftery'.  Regular céilí dancing sessions are held on the top floor of the arts centre.   Activities may be extended to include art therapy as well as music, dancing, yoga and massage.

Glore Mill Folláin Art Centre, Swinford Rd, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo.

Tel: 094 9382184

Fax: 094 9382185

E-Mail: gloremillart at eircom dot net