Galleries and Studios
West Cork Arts Trail is a celebration of artistic talent, featuring 18 exceptional galleries and studios in the heart of West Cork, Ireland. Each gallery offers a unique perspective, showcasing a variety of art forms and styles that will captivate and inspire visitors from all walks of life.
Adrigole Arts, a craft shop and gallery on the Beara Peninsula, offers quality Irish-made crafts, woollens, jewellery, and art. Its gallery showcases Irish landscape paintings, ceramics, and woodcraft from local artists.
027 60234
Bere Island Arts Festival, launched in September 2023, welcomes audiences into a unique island experience. Celebrating "Discover, Connect, Belong," it showcases high-quality artists, creating a memorable connection with art and community.
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Cnoc Buí Arts Centre, a volunteer-led organization in Union Hall, West Cork, which promotes visual arts, culture, and heritage. From Easter to September, it hosts exhibitions by local artists, fostering community participation and inclusion.
Wednesday-Sunday,11-5pm
Heron Gallery features artist Annabel Langrish’s work, including originals, prints, ceramics, and hand-painted birch designs. With a café offering homemade treats and public organic gardens, it’s open daily from Easter to mid-September.
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Le Chéile Arts, in central Dunmanway, features fine art and locally made crafts, including paintings, pottery, and jewellery. Upstairs, regular artist-led workshops and classes are offered for both adults and children.
087 247 8351
Sarah Walker Gallery, located at Castletownbere Pier, is a contemporary art space in a renovated carriage house. It features regular exhibitions, a mezzanine shop with smaller artworks, and hosts music events during summer.
027 70387
Skibbereen Arts Festival celebrates community through local, national, and international artists across various genres. Held annually in the last week of July, it culminates in the August Bank Holiday weekend, offering accessible art experiences.
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info@skibbereenartsfestival.com
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Founded in 2001 by artist Kate Fitzgerald, the Loft Gallery in Clonakilty offers a diverse range of Irish art across two levels, from jewelry and ceramics to photography and sculpture. Featuring rotating exhibitions year-round, it’s a welcoming cultural hub opposite Clonakilty’s iconic Gothic church.
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023 8835625
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Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen features contemporary art exhibitions, Artists' Studios for public engagement, and a Dance Residency. It offers free entry to exhibitions and many activities, promoting accessibility for all.
02822090
Situated in the heart of Ballydehob, West Cork, in Rosies Bar, the Aisling Art Gallery hosts a wonderful display of work by artists both local and from further afield.
Open everyday at 4pm or by prior appointment.
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Noel 0872258836
Blue House Gallery, founded in 2012, in Schull, by John Doherty, Brian Lalor, Chris O’Dell, Keith Payne and John Pettersen. Opened most of the year showcasing diverse art from local, Irish and international artists.
087 2025330
Gallery Asna, the flagship gallery of Clonakilty Community Arts Centre, hosts a year-round exhibition program. It invites artists of all media to submit work annually. Committed to building a permanent art collection, it aims to create a dedicated space for community enjoyment.
0238834719 Website
Kilcoe Studios, based in Ballydehob, offers greeting cards, prints, and a yearly calendar featuring Ireland’s native plants. Open year-round, it promotes cultural plant use and heritage crafts through annual workshops and events.
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0870667871
O'Connell Gallery, located in Clonakilty, specializes in traditional and contemporary crafts by emerging and established artists - ceramics, glass, furniture, metalwork, textiles, paintings, and photographs.
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
+353 87 737 8294
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Sherkin Island is a creative haven featuring painters, photographers, and crafters. It offers a BA in Visual Art, hosts annual exhibitions at the Community Centre from June to September, and allows studio visits. Accessible by ferry from Baltimore, it has a convenient bus service.
087 766 9657. Website
SWERVE Project Space in Skibbereen showcases non-commercial art, including non-representational painting, sculpture, experimental work, and film. It supports emerging artists with solo exhibitions and collaborations, alongside a literary journal and residency programs.
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087 116 7130
The Store Room Gallery, opened in 2019, serves as both a gallery and live studio for the self-taught artist. Specializing in acrylic abstract landscapes, it offers a variety of framed and unframed pieces.
086 8675629
Working Artist Studios is an independent gallery and creative hub in Ballydehob, run by artists for artists. It offers exhibition space, workshops, music and poetry events, residency studios, and Irish classes. With an open-door policy, visitors can engage with artists and browse available artwork.
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086 162 8471
