Galway Art Club

2019 Annual Exhibition in St. Pat's School, Market Street, Galway City

Our exhibition official opening ceremony was on Friday July 12th at 7:30pm with the exhibition open to the public on Saturday July 14th at 10.00am. It was then open every day from 10:00am to 6:00pm. It was opened by Councillor Donal Lyona and this year we had 32 exhibitors. It closed on Saturday July 27th at 6:00pm. We had many visitors each day and the works on display received many glowing compliments.

2018 Annual Exhibition in St. Pat's School, Market Street, Galway City

Our exhibition official opening ceremony was on Friday July 13th at 7.30pm with the exhibition open to the public on Saturday July 14th at 10.00am. It was then open every day from 10.00am to 6.00pm. It was opened by Hildegarde Naughton, TD..This year we had 27 exhibitors displaying a great range of talent and diversity. It closed on Saturday July 28th at 6.00pm. We had many visitors and compliments on the work displayed.

2018 The Art Club's 80th Year Celebratory Exhibition of Deceased Members Works

This exhibition will be accompanied by; 

1/ The launch of Alison Titley's book about the in Galway and Tuam art clubs.

2/ There will be a secondary smaller exhibition of current members work on sale.

To be held Kenny's Art Gallery, Liosban Business Park, Galway City

The official opening is at 6pm on Friday 26th of January with Ronnie O'Gorman of the Galway Advertiser as guest speaker. It will open Friday 26th of January and run for 3 weeks. Please do drop in during Kenny's business hours and view these historic works.

All are welcome to attend the opening and we look forward to an interesting and enjoyable evening.

2017 Annual Exhibition in St. Pat's School, Market Street, Galway City

Our exhibition opened Saturday July 15th at 10.00am with the official opening ceremony at 7.30pm. It was then open every day from 10am to 6pm. It was opened by the City Art Officer James Harrold. This year we had 34 exhibitors displaying a great range of talent and diversity. It closed on Saturday July 29th at 6pm. We had many visitors and compliments on the work displayed.

2016 Annual Exhibition in St. Pat's School, Market Street, Galway City

Our exhibition opened on Friday July 8th at 7.30 with the honour of guest speakers Fr. Des Forde and Dr. Dan Murphy. It was then open every day from 10am to 6pm. It closed Sunday July 24th at 6pm.  We had 35 exhibitors displaying a great range of talent and diversity.  Photographs taken by Stan Shields of the City Tribune were published in the July 15th edition in the "On Camera" section and in the July 22nd edition in the "Local News" section. Here are some photographs taken on the opening night by Séan Lavelle, a member of the Galway Art Club.

2016 saw our website launch.

2016 saw the launch of our website "galwayartclub.com". We will strive to continuosly improve this and make it an interactive and informative resource for all.

2015 Opening of our Annual Exhibition in Galway City

Here are some opening night photographs. Mr Paul Duffy opened the exhibition. It was very well attended and proved an enjoyable night for all. The exhibition was held at St. Patrick's School on Lombard Street and ran from the 10th to the 25th of July.

Silk Painting Demonstration 28th April 2015 

We had a demonstration of Silk Painting by Renata. Many members got a chance to try their hand at silk painting after learning the techniques.

Talk & Demonstration by Christopher Banahan 10th & 24th March 2015

Demonstration of Portrait by John Dinan 18th November 2014

Demonstration & Trial at Glass Painting 14th October 2014

2014 Opening of our Annual Exhibition in Galway City

Here are some opening night photographs. Alison Titley opened the exhibition. You can see Helen Connaire, who was a member many years ago, with Alison Titley sitting at the window in one of the photographs. It was very well attended and proved an enjoyable night for all. The exhibition was held at St. Patrick's School on Lombard Street and ran from the 11th to the 27th of July.

Silk Painting Demonstration 20th May 2014

We had a demonstration of Silk Painting by Renata. Many members got a chance to try their hand at silk painting after learning the techniques. Here are some photographs of the night.

Demonstration of Portrait by Ger Coughlan 25th March 2014

Talk by Alison Titley about the Galway & Tuam Art Clubs 25th February 2014

2013 Opening of our Annual Exhibition in Galway City

Here are some opening night photographs. William Henry opened the exhibition. It was very well attended and proved an enjoyable night for all. The exhibition was held at St. Patrick's School on Lombard Street and ran from the  to the  of July.

2012 Opening of our Annual Exhibition in Galway City

Here are some opening night photographs. Lelia Doolin opened the exhibition. It was very well attended and proved an enjoyable night for all. The exhibition was held at St. Patrick's School on Lombard Street and ran from the  to the  of July.

Visit to the Áras an Uachtaráin 22nd June 2012

Galway Art Club were invited to attend at Áras an Uachtaráin and meet the President, Michael D. Higgins.

2011 Opening of our Annual Exhibition in Galway City

Here are some opening night photographs. John Dinan opened the exhibition. It was very well attended and proved an enjoyable night for all. The exhibition was held at St. Patrick's School on Lombard Street and ran from the  to the  of July.