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Lifework: An Exhibition by KCAT Studio Artists
Lifework is an exhibition of artworks by seven artists who work at the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. The artists featured are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, Jason Turner.
The exhibition opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday 9 May and runs until Wednesday 26 August 2026. Admission is free.
Image: KCAT studio
Lifework presents examples of each artist’s earliest artwork beside examples of recent artwork. This is intended to highlight and celebrate the many years they have been dedicated to developing their art practices.
Lifework is selected and curated by Dominic Thorpe. Dominic is an Irish artist, curator and writer who has a longstanding engagement with artists from the KCAT Studio. He has actively championed the excellence and significance of their work within the Irish cultural landscape.
dlr Arts Office will also present a showcase of inclusive artwork from around the County in Gallery Two. This is a sample of artwork from people of all ages and abilities. It shows a wide range of arts activity, highlighting the vibrant creativity that is an essential part of life in our local disability services, classrooms, and the wider community.
Alongside the exhibition, there will be a programme of accompanying workshops and events, programmed by Moran Been-noon and Rayne Booth. This offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques.
About KCAT (Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent)
The KCAT Studio is located in the KCAT Arts Centre in Callan, Kilkenny. KCAT Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary arts centre. It nurtures inclusive arts practice, creative engagement and equity in the arts. KCAT Studio is home to fourteen professional artists who have shown in many art exhibitions in Ireland and in other parts of the world. It is a supported art studio which means it is an inclusive space where artists receive the necessary support to develop their work. KCAT Studio is one of the few supported studios in Ireland.
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