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Free Event: Art Exhibition & Hands-On Workshops (Card Making, Poetry, Documentary Making & More!)
Jul
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: https://square.link/u/FswT7XLO
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: https://square.link/u/KXqN6f2a
Max Participants: 12
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: https://square.link/u/1BgzGDFw
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: https://square.link/u/ACxKYaqq
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 with the Television Licence Fee and Creative Roscommon. Athlone Community Radio and Celebrate Roscommon Artists is supported by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government initiative, which places creativity at the centre of public policy.
