Longford Art Gallery opens for Christmas

Longford Art Gallery set to open its doors again for the Christmas season
Local artists exhibit at old Providers building in Longford Town

Press Release
5 December 2022

Longford County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce the return of the Longford Art Gallery to the old Providers building in Longford Town. All are welcome to come along and support local artists, with opportunities to purchase unique Christmas gifts with a County Longford connection. 

The gallery will opening from 12-5pm on Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 December, and again on Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 December. Longford Art Gallery will showcase many new works, including from artists such as Gordon Farrell, Phil Atkinson, Mary Fleming, Eibhlin Crossan, Gary Robinson and Joan Mulvihill.

Longford Art Gallery is supported by Longford County Council Arts Office. The art on display will be curated by photographer Luke Danniells.

The opening of the Longford Art Gallery follows on from the success of last year’s exhibition, which sold an incredible 18 paintings from local artists in its first weekend. The public are encouraged to come along and view the works on display and support local artists, where possible.

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern said, “It is great to see the return of the Longford Art Gallery after the success of the gallery last year. County Longford has many vibrant and talented artists and many art lovers. I encourage everyone to come along for a visit and support local artists this Christmas.”

For further information, check out Longfordcoco.ie or follow Longford County Council on social media.

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All media queries should be directed to the Longford County Council Communications Officer via mediaenquiries@longfordcoco.ie or by calling 043 334 4217.