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THE Kilrush Art Group is making history as well as beautiful paintings this year.
The talented group are in their 25th year and are looking forward to an- other successful exhibition begin- ning at the end of the month.
A mixture of founding members and new citizens welcomed to the town from abroad makes up a dy- namic group with a variety of sub- jects and techniques.
For the first time ever the exhibi- tion will display work in ink, thanks to its newest member Annette Pasz- Zkowsta.
The Polish national has settled in the west Clare capital with her part- ner and baby and brings a new lease
of life to the group.
Avril Brand also brings an inter- national flavour to the group. The South African born artist will exhibit a number of paintings inspired by her homeland.
Cheetahs, lions and other animals not usually seen in west Clare will now adorn the walls in the Kilrush Library thanks to her vivid paint- TbNTSaSe
The number of new Irish in the group bring with them not just their talent but stories of their home Ee TiteKe
The Kilrush Art Group was formed by Connie Farrell. Three of the origi- nal members – Breda Clancy, Dodo Kelly and Jackie Black – are still painting with the group.
Of the 15 members in the club a
dozen will be exhibiting.
The paintings include acrylic, oil, water and ink and prices range from €65 to €1,/00.
“There is quite a few people that follow our paintings and will be some of the first through the door,’ said group member Pauline Dunleavy.
Many of these collectors follow the works of these keen amateurs and each year add a new painting to their growing collection.
The paintings that make up the 2008 exhibition feature scenery, ab- Stract, humans and for the first time ever animals.
Most if not all of the scenery paint- ings are inspired locally.
“You can’t go outside the scenery in west Clare. It is breath taking,” said Ms Dunleavy.
The Kilrush Art Group meet every Friday evening for three hours, and have a tutor visit twice a year. Some- times the group venture to east Clare for classes and workshops.
All new members are encouraged to join the sociable and friendly club by contacting Pauline in Anchor Crafts, Kilrush.
The exhibition opens in Kilrush L1- brary on Thursday, July 31, and runs until August 22 during library open- ing hours.