GMIT Castlebar Graduate Art Exhibition (9th June)
Author: Press Office
Date Article Written Thursday 2nd June 2011
A collection of paintings by final year Art & Design students at GMIT Castlebar will open to the public on Thursday 9th June at the Castlebar campus.The students have studied the BA in Art & Design on a part-time basis for the past six years. This show is the culmination of their work, featuring oils, watercolours and acrylics.
The exhibition will be opened by Dr Barbara Burns, Head of Centre, GMIT Castlebar, on Thursday 9th June 2011 at 3pm and run until Friday 17th June, 5pm.
Commenting on the exhibition, Dr Burns says: “Each of these individuals decided six years ago to pursue a dream of developing artistic knowledge and abilities. This exhibition is the realisation of those dreams in vibrant colour and form. We recognise their talents and their commitment to develop those talents in the midst of ongoing family and work commitments.”
“Art is the expression of human views, emotions and experience in physical form. The materials, texture, colours and form are unique to each individual work of art. These graduates will use their talents in a wide range of endeavors, reaching out to enrich people’s lives with beauty and to challenge their views of the world. We look forward to following their careers and invite you to come and see this exhibition of their work.” adds Dr Burns.
The show will be open to the public on Saturday 11th June from 10am to 1pm and from Monday 13th to Friday 17th June from 10am to 4pm.
The Bachelor of Art Degree in Art and Design is delivered over six years on a part-time basis at the Castlebar campus. Classes take place every Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. The programme fee is €1,000 per annum. Anyone interested in applying for this programme can email gmitcastlebarinfo@gmit.ie or tel 094-9025700. The part-time programmes starts in September 2011.
A catalogue of the GMIT Graduate Exhibition will be available to view online shortly. see: http://www.gmit.ie/castlebar/index.html