An exhibition of paintings by David Barrett & Gary Kearney

Sirius Arts Centre

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In the Centre Gallery

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An exhibition of paintings by

David Barrett

This Blessed State  by David Barrett oil on canvas 2009

Opening Thursday 15^th September at 7pm – all welcome

**Artists Talk Culture Night Friday 23^rd September at 7.30pm**

Exhibition runs until October 9^th

David Barrett’s work is reminiscent of Lucien Freud, richly worked oil on canvas, using oblique angles and sometimes, awkward composition, which gives the work a surprising intimacy. This is reinforced by the time it takes to produce each work and answers the question of why we have not seen more of this artists work before now.  In regards to this exhibition “Home” Barrett says:

 ‘Most of my paintings are of my children. I had a notion that I might record their growing up…a sort of family album.’

As part of the Sirius Arts Centres policy to support local artists, engage local audiences and promote work of quality, David Barrett who is based in Midleton and works as head of the Art Department in Rochestown College will exhibit paintings from his Family Portraits series and his recently started nude series. David will give a talk on his work on CULTURE NIGHT 23 September at 7:30pm – Admission FREE

Gallery hours: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm / Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 5pm / Monday and Tuesday closed / Extra Opening Culture Night Friday 23^rd of September 6-10pm

Sirius Arts Centre

Presents

In the West Gallery

REFLECTIONS

An exhibition of paintings by

Gary Kearney

Poles Apart by Gary Kearney acrylic on canvas 2010

Opening Thursday 15^th September at 7pm – all welcome

**Artists Talk Culture Night Friday 23^rd September at 8.00pm**

Exhibition runs until October 9^th

Gary Kearney gathers a large body of photographic images comprised of architecture, perspective and natural lighting as source material for his paintings. Kearney’s starkly modernist style is intriguing in that it offers a perspective of Cork City, which is at once banal and poetic.

‘Through my work I am attempting to portray various aspects of the city.’

As part of the Sirius Arts Centres policy to support emerging artists Gary Kearney, who is based at the Backwater Artists Studios in Cork will exhibit a series of cityscape paintings. Gary will also give a talk on his work on CULTURE NIGHT 23 September at 8:00pm – Admission FREE

Gallery hours: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm / Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 5pm / Monday and Tuesday closed / extra opening Culture Night Friday 23^rd of September 6-10pm

Looking for Fish!

Sirius Arts Centre

Cobh, Co. Cork

THE FISH EXCHANGE PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR FISH!

3 fish swinging by Deirdre Nelson

The Sirius Arts Centre, in partnership with Scottish Textile artist, Deirdre Nelson
present contemporary souvenir / Cobh Fish Exchange
A community engagement exhibition being held in October 2011
WE NEED TEXTILE FISH!!!

As part of part of the celebration for the Year of Craft 2011.

The fish exchange project, which began in Scotland and now has spread to many coastal communities, including Cobh Co. Cork, where people are knitting and making mackerel for a large installation in the Sirius Arts Centre taking place in October 2011. As part of her Artist in Residence at Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Scottish textile Artist, Deirdre Nelson, has been looking at the history of lace making in the area and the abundance of mackerel. Contemporary Souvenir/The Fish Exchange Cobh is a community project, Deirdre has developed, which will celebrate textile artists using both traditional and contemporary skills. The work will be exhibited at Sirius Arts Centre as part of the wider project contemporary souvenir in October/November 2011.

If you are interested in making a mackerel for the project here are some fishing rules. 

Please note - YOU MUST KEEP TO THESE IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE EXHIBITION.

Fishing rules:
… White on white (lace, crochet, knit, embroidery, quilt, felt) Silver, cream, pale grey, sequins, beads and bling permitted !!!
… Your mackerel should not be more than 30cm in length (small fish and fat fish allowed)
… Materials: Try and use what you have got or recycle if you can
… Have as much fun as possible
… No frames or hanging systems accepted, individual fish only

Delivery Day:

FRIDAY 30th September (from 11AM – 5PM only!)
@ Sirius Arts Centre
The Old Yacht Club
Cobh, Co Cork

Exhibition opens Friday 14th of October at 7pm
On the last day of the exhibition - Sunday 13th of November 2011,  there will be a fish auction to raise money for the Sirius Arts Centres building fund. All fish submitted that follow the fishing rules will be included in the exhibition but it is entirely up to the artist whether to put their fish up for auction.

For more Info. Contact: Sirius Arts Center, Cobh, Co. Cork
Telephone (021) 4813790
email cobharts@iol.ie  or  d.stitched@btopenworld.com
Website: www.siriusartscentre.ie

            Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Fish-exchange/182727321771632

Live on Spike Concert re scheduled for 3rd September

 Book early to avoid disappointment. They are available from the following outlets in Cobh and Cork City, and online at www.tickets.ie [online purchase subject to a booking fee]

The Kiosk on Kennedy Pier, Cobh
The Heritage Centre, Cobh
Dave's Coffee Shop, Cobh
Union Chandlery, Penrose Quay, Cork

Tickets, including the ferry from Cobh, are €10 per adult, €5 per child. Family tickets are available for €25.
Boats leave Cobh at 11AM sharp and return at 6PM. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the chilled-out, 

The Kiosk on Kennedy Pier, Cobh

The Heritage Centre, Cobh

Dave's Coffee Shop, Cobh

Union Chandlery, Penrose Quay, Cork

HELL’S KITCHEN AT TRADE WINDS RESTAURANT MONDAY AUGUST 29TH!

Looking for a fantastic dining experience and a bit of fun on the side? Then why not come along to Cobh Tourism’s take on “Hell’s Kitchen” which will take place in the Trade Winds Restaurant at 7:30pm on Monday August 29th.

Just like the TV show, two teams of amateur chefs will compete against each other with each team being lead by one professional chef!Contestant chefs for the night, in no order of culinary prowess, are Tony Nolan, Noreen Hickey, Jim Quinlan and Rachael Verwey!

Those who attend will be treated to a delicious three course meal followed by entertainment by a live band!

Tickets are a very reasonable €35 per person and are available from Trade Winds Restaurant. There are 25 tickets still available!

Come along and have a ball if you think you can stand the heat.

Reminder - Foley's Woodshed at the Sirius

Sirius Arts Centre
Cobh, County Cork

Presents an evening with

FOLEY’S WOODSHED

Featuring
Ged Foley, Lena Ullman, Tony Trundle and Paul Smyth

Friday 26 August at 8:00PM

Doors 7:45

Tickets €15 and tickets are still available!

To Book Contact :
cobharts@iol.ie or phone 021 481 3790

Thunderstorm forecast postpones Spike Island concert next Sunday

Thunder storm forecast postpones the planned Frank & Walters Concert on Spike Island

The organisers have had to postpone the Concert this Sunday now - due to predicted Thunderstorms.

The concert will be re-scheduled for sometime in the next 3 or 4 weeks -they  will decide on the date early next week and let you know.

Cobh Peoples Regatta events for 2011

Lots of action planned for this year's Cobh Peoples Regatta!


Friday 12th August

7-15pm    Wheelbarrow Race, Drag Wheelbarrow Race from Collaiste Muire to Main Stage

8-15pm    Regatta Dancers, Sinead Shepard's School of Dance, and Cobh Youth Services and Local talent take to the Main Stage

9-00pm    Official opening of the Regatta Weekend.

9-30pm    Parade of Queens from The Commodore Hotel to Main Stage for an interview with Cllr Micheal Martin.

10-00pm Open Air Concert on Main Stage with Pat Fitz  ( you’re a Star Contestant )

11-00pm Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and Slim Sheedy tribute band playing in the Jack Doyle Room.

                                                                         Sat 13th Aug

1-45pm    Firing of the First Gun to start the Dinghy Sailing Programme.

2-30pm    Fancy Dress Parade from Lynches Quay to the Promenade where there’s lots of activities including Bouncy Castles
                   Clowns, Face Paining, Fancy Dress Competition8-12years, Mini Queen Competition 8-12 years, Pretty Princess
                    Competition4-7 years, Mini King Competition 8-12 Years, and Handsome Prince 4-7 years. Kiddies Disco ect.

3-00pm    Rowing starts at Pier Head, up to 10 Races,

6-00pm    TUG OF WAR starts in front of Main Stage.

7-00pm    Open Air Concert starts with Aces Wild
7-45pm    Rob The Nation Takes to the Main Stage.

9-00pm    U2OPIA Takes to the Main Stage

11-00pm   Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and the Kieran Kramer Band in the Commodore Hotel.

                                                                      Sunday 14th Aug

1-00pm    Strong Man Competition Starts.

1-30pm    Firing of First Gun to start Cruiser Sailing Programme.

3-00pm    Children's Crab Fishing Competition starts.

3-00pm Open Air Concert with Cobh's Own Dirty Secret.

4-30pm    Children's Art Competition starts in the Promenade.

6-00pm    Stone Skimming Competition starts at Kennedy Pier.

6-45pm    Cobh Fisherman’s Trawler Race  starts at Kennedy Pier.

7-00pm    Open Air Concert on Main Stage with the Urge.

8-15pm    Announcement of the Regatta Queen 2011.

9-00pm    Open Air Concert with the Kieran Kramer Band .

10-00pm  Grand Finally our Specular Fire Works Display.

11-00pm  The Kieran Kramer Band on Main Stage.

11-00pm  Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and Deuces Wild  playing Live in the Jack Doyle Room.

Posted by Margot Mulcahy