November 2006
An exclusive selection of contemporary craft in two of Ireland’s most prestigious venues. This is a wonderful opportunity to pick up an original, hand-crafted and beautifully designed work of art.
Venue: National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny
Dates: 24 November – 6 January 2007
Venue: Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick
Dates: 16 November – 6 December 2006
Contact: ncgpress@ccoi.ie
The Crafts Council of Ireland is delighted to present two exhibitions for the discerning collector. These specially selected showcases feature the work of some of Ireland's most distinguished craftspeople. Visitors to our flagship gallery in Kilkenny and the internationally-renowned Hunt Museum in Limerick may be surprised by what they see: daring, innovative and beautifully crafted, these contemporary objects are one-of-a-kind masterworks that will last a lifetime.
The Crafts Council of Ireland is dedicated to introducing highly desirable contemporary craft to high-end buyers. These beautifully crafted pieces in glass, wood, metal, ceramics and textiles will bring any home and any collection to life.
Collecting international craft is fast becoming a highly regarded activity. As valid as collecting contemporary art, top quality pieces feature in the world’s most prestigious public collections.
This November, collectors both at home and abroad will have the opportunity to invest in the best we have to offer.
Alongside these two exciting Collectors Events, the Crafts Council of Ireland also makes its debut at the 13th annual SOFA Chicago. The Annual Exposition of Sculptural Objects & Functional Art is one of the world’s most important art fairs. Establishing an international profile for Irish craft and achieving international representation for our makers will add to Ireland’s already blossoming collectors' market.
Whether it’s Chicago, Kilkenny or Limerick and whether the collector is seasoned or just starting out, the Crafts Council of Ireland is pleased to present the opportunity of a lifetime.
The Collectors Event at The Hunt Museum, Limerick, runs until December 6. The Collectors Event at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, runs until January 6 2007 and SOFA Chicago runs from November 10-12 2006.
For further information, contact Helen Carroll, tel: 086-8057220 email: ncgpress@ccoi.ie or Naomi O’Nolan at the Hunt Museum naomi@huntmuseum.com tel: 061-312833.
FULL LIST OF ARTISTS -- COLLECTORS EVENT AT THE HUNT MUSEUM
Anne Harrington Rees
Rob Monaghan and Anne Maire Sheridan
Noreen Ramsay
Mandy Parslow
Jim Turner
Joseph Walsh
Sara Flynn
Kevin O'Dwyer
Michael Ray
Nicola Henley
Robert Lee
Peter Fulop
Brigitta Varadi
Beth Moran
Erika Marks
Debbie Paul
Roger Bennett
Michele Hannan
Seamus Gill
Jane Murtagh
Freda Rupp
Joe Hogan
Liam Flynn
Ciaran Forbes
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