# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Connect, make, look, learn, discuss and deepen your professional development in this half day session.About this EventEnrich your practice as and Artist - Teacher - Researcher this JanuaryAbout this eventProfessional Development for Art TeachersArtist-Teacher-Researcher/ Winter Session 2026Friday 2nd January 8.30am-2pmHighlanes Gallery, the municipal art gallery for Drogheda and the North East is situated in the heart of the Boyne Valley, and close to Brú na Bóinne and Newgrange, which has some of the finest examples of megalithic art in Western Europe.Join us for an in-depth morning with a visit to the site at Newgrange, led by Muiris O Suilléabháin and Clare Tuffy, followed by an artist's talk and workshop back at Highlanes Gallery, with artist Annette Smyth and a short gallery talk about Highlanes Gallery's 20th programme and feedback session with the group around ambitions for continous professional development sessions for the future.Friday 2nd January8.30am - Meet, Gates of Highlanes Gallery, Bus to Newgrange (wrap up!)9:00am - Arrive at Newgrange Monument for special tour with Dr Clare Tuffy & Emeritus Professor of Archaeology and former Head of School at the UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin - Muiris O Suilléabháin.10:30am - Return to Highlanes Gallery with refreshments - warm up with tea, coffee and sweet and savoury baked delights in the gallery.11:00am-1pm - Artist, Annette Smyth discusses her painting practice and her role as a lecturer in Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Dublin.1:00pm - This final discussion (with a sandwich (supplied) )session involves a short presentation about Highlanes Gallery's programme ahead, as the gallery mark's its second decade. What's in it for you? What more can we do for you? What are your ambitions professionally/personally with art, culture, the gallery, and indeed other galleies. The event will close with an opportunity to share ideas and ambitions, short and longterm.The morning session is charged at €30, with bus, materials and morning refreshments included.You will be issued with a CPD Cert after the session has ended.Please email aruane@highlanes.ie on booking with any dietary requirements you may have. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3dfd90f0-cab3-11f0-a5ea-117124e4fe46-rimg-w1112-h740-dc191819-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3e4cc260-cab3-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w1112-h740-dc434b47-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3eb8f1b0-cab3-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w1200-h420-dca5aca7-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3f06c390-cab3-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w1177-h740-dc757b76-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3f42bb20-cab3-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w987-h740-dc95a4a7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/drogheda/artist-teacher-researcher-professional-development-morning-winter-2026/100001975105782564 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.15, max: 33.15, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Drogheda - **state**: LH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Highlanes Gallery - **lat**: 53.71543519999999 - **long**: -6.348471000000018 - **full address**: Highlanes Gallery, 36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0e1de247488b58bceb2656d14aa4dcaf3b62e1dc33a823a852721752ab2e4908-rimg-w1200-h900-dc8b7c60-gmir.jpg?v=1764153195 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 being held? - **A:** Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 takes place on Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Highlanes Gallery, 36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026? - **A:** Tickets for Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 are priced at EUR 33 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityArtist Teacher Researcher Winter Session F Jan 2ndEUR 33 + EUR 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026? - **A:** Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 is organized by Highlanes Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artist-Teacher-Researcher - Professional Development Morning Winter-2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Drogheda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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