🎨 FREE EVENT – Art Exhibition & Creative Workshops
Join us at Monksland Community Centre for a two-day celebration of creativity and community! Enjoy a free art exhibition showcasing the work of talented Roscommon artists, plus take part in free workshops in poetry, songwriting, radio documentary making, and card making.
🗓️ Event Dates & Times:
Thursday 24th July | 11:30 AM – 6 PM
Friday 25th July | 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Location: Monksland Community Centre, Co. Roscommon
🎟️ Admission & Workshops: FREE
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome (see age guidelines below)
📻 Featuring a live Outside Broadcast with Athlone Community Radio on Thursday!
Event Schedule
📅 Thursday 24th July
11:30 AM – Exhibition Launch
12–2 PM – Live Outside Broadcast with Athlone Community Radio
2–3 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time
3–4 PM – 📝 Poetry Workshop with Amy Barry (Ages 16+)
Explore healing poems and learn how to transform your thoughts into writing.
👉 Book your free place:
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Max Participants: 12
4–6 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time
📅 Friday 25th July
10–11 AM – 🎶 Songwriting Workshop with Ciara Lawless (Ages 10+)
Learn song structure, write lyrics, and create your own song in a fun and supportive setting.
👉 Book your free place:
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Max Participants: 20
11 AM–1 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time
1–2 PM – 🎙️ Radio Documentary Making Workshop with Catherine Ivers (Ages 12+)
Learn how to plan, record, and shape your own short radio documentary.
👉 Book your free place:
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Max Participants: 12
2–4 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time
4–5 PM – ✂️ Card Making Workshop with Celtic Eye Art Group’s Nicola Bowes & Anne Hill (Ages 12+)
Create your own handmade cards with expert guidance and beautiful materials.
👉 Book your free place:
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Max Participants: 12
5–6 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time
🖊️ Workshop places are free but limited – book now to avoid disappointment!
🎨 No booking required to attend the exhibition.
Let’s celebrate Roscommon’s rich artistic spirit together!
Funded by Coimisiún na Meán and Creative Roscommon
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