Cork artist Jim McCarthy tells CHRIS DUNNE how he juggles a full-time job and being a dad, while producing brilliant paintings by creating his own colours

Artist Marie McInerney has overcome huge obstacles to host two exhibitions, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Three artists showcase their work at the Lord Mayor’s Pavilion in Fitzgerald’s Park until October 12. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to them about their inspiration

Matthew Whyte’s ‘Art History Reframed’ Autumn Lecture Series runs in Triskel Arts Centre from September 17 to October 22

On September 22, the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork city will close its doors to the public for three years as work gets underway on a multi-million euro overhaul. Its last exhibition is a project called Now You See It..., and here, well-known Cork people select their favourite art from it

Visual artist Belinda Walsh launches her exhibition at My Place Centre in Midleton, running from July 20 to 29

An artist who has had work showcased at a maternity hospital, a former children’s court and a leisure centre, has brought her work to the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Artist Marie Bryan opens an exhibition tomorrow featuring high-support housing residents with Cork Simon, writes Jennifer  Horgan

Two years ago, Andrew Kos, his wife and their three children fled their dream home in Kyiv as war broke out. CHRIS DUNNE reveals Andrew is now staging an exhibition of his work in Cork, where the family have made their home

One is a cancer survivor, another did the course as her mother’s dying wish... we talk to people enrolled in Sherkin Island’s unique arts degree programme as they showcase their work

After a fascinating life in banking and baking, Cork artist George Frost tells COLETTE SHERIDAN he wants to pass on his skills to older people - and is prepared to do it for nothing

Having moved from South Africa to Cork during the pandemic, Emma McNally Jacobs is celebrating a major milestone, with her first art exhibition and launch of her new own business, she tells EMMA CONNOLLY

Kinsale artist Audrey Cantillon creates cool and quirky prints that spark joy and channel happiness. Her work is fresh, uplifting and playful.

Cork artist Tom Climent tells COLETTE SHERIDAN why the “solitary” life of an artist suits him, and about his involvement in the Incognito online art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

CHRIS DUNNE catches up with an A&E nurse turned artist

The beauty and potential of seaweed is acknowledged by a Cork-based couple, who have set up their own business, Farraige, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

120 pieces of art work have gone on show by Matthew Sweeney in a new exhibition titled ‘My Stories’ at Bishopstown Library

Artist Sarah Long, based in Backwater Artist Group, has an exhibition running at St Luke’s Crypt until October 21, curated by Kim Crowley

It’s your last chance this week to see an exhibition at Fitzgerald’s Park, featuring work by Cork artist Jane Hayes, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Art Source comes to Cork for the first time ever. Among those who will be showing and selling her work, will be artist Helen Condon, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

A nun who took up painting just six years ago, when she retired at 80, is exhibiting her work. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with the founder of Tabor Lodge Sr Margaret Kiely, as we continue our series of 20 interviews with 20 women to mark 20 years of WoW!

As part of our series of 20 interviews with 20 women to mark WoW!’s 20th anniversary, today COLETTE SHERIDAN interviews textile artist Evelyn Montague

Eight artists are showcasing their work at the Ballymaloe Grainstore this month, with the theme ‘Artists Celebrating Life’. We put a spotlight on those taking part

An exhibition called Echoes of Isolation runs at Spike Island until the end of the summer. 

To mark World Refugee Week. JENNIFER HORGAN talks to two Cork-based women from Ukraine who are taking part in a special project

Artist Catherine Dorney had always dreamed of studying art. She began her studies as a mature student, aged 59, and lost her beloved husband during her second year. CHRIS DUNNE chats to her as she completes her course

As part of The Lavit Gallery’s 60th anniversary programme, work by 50 Cork printmakers has gone on show

Hard lockdowns experienced while living in County Cork helped shape the work of artist Stephen Hobbs, who is showcasing his art at Studio 12, at the Backwater Artists Group, until June 23, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Design teacher Jenny Monks has an exhibition on show in Cork city this month. EMMA CONNOLLY chats to her about her inspiration, the benefits of art for mental health, and working with Ukrainian students

When Corkman Paul O'Donoghue was renovating his house, he decided he wanted a giant mural at his home

Leading art therapists will deliver this year’s Art Therapy Summer School at the Crawford College of Art and Design, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

The theme of domestic violence runs through the artwork of Di Curtin, based in Union Hall. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with The Echo food columnist to find out more

Some 1,000 artists have donated 3,000 original pieces for a charity auction. COLETTE SHERIDAN chats to a Cork artist who is taking part

Films celebrating artists involved in the Crawford Supported Studio have been launched, writes JENNIFER HORGAN

An exhibition is currently running at Mayfield library featuring work by Cork artist Lisa Moynihan. CHRIS DUNNE finds out more

Two sisters and their brother are hosting an exhibition at the Black Market in Cork city for the month of April. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the members of the Wyatt family about their art

The experiences of mental health practitioners during Covid has inspired a new exhibition at the Lord Mayor’s Pavilion and Cork Public Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

After 40 years of painting on the side, Geoff Spiers has opened his own gallery in Cork city. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to him about his latest venture

Russia invaded her home country of Ukraine on Tetiana Milshyna’s birthday. Now the artist is living in Cork and an exhibition of her work can be seen at Mallow Library, reveals CHRIS DUNNE

From working in costume design on the set of Graham Norton’s ‘Holding’ to having her own solo exhibition as an artist... TARA MAHER catches up with Aoife Nolan

The Lavit Gallery is hosting its Student of the Year exhibition featuring the work of Helen Cantwell and Bernie Hennessy. COLETTE SHERIDAN spoke to both women

An exhibition by 12 female artists is running at Dance Cork Firkin Crane in Shandon. JENNIFER HORGAN chats to the curator to find out more

Florence-based Cork artist Brian Smyth is showcasing his work - photo-realist paintings - in his home city until the end of January. COLETTE SHERIDAN caught up with the painter

Jamie Ashforth is among 10 artists currently showcasing their work as part of Drawing Connections at The Lord Mayor’s Pavillion at Fitzgerald Park until November 3

Dr Edith O’Regan features in an exhibition of works by Sample Studio artists. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN how the work honours her mother and also 22 health workers who died from Covid

There’s only a few weeks left to catch an exhibition by Cork artist Marie Brett at Sirius Arts Centre, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Kinsale artist Hina Khan tells DAVID FORSYTHE about her busy schedule, how her work draws on her immigrant experience seven years ago, and why she is grateful that Ireland “gave me a chance”

A Ballygarvan woman has swapped her career as an engineer for the past 20 years, to life as an artist, and is now showcasing her work at UCC, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

An exhibition runs in Fitzgerald’s Park this month to mark the 30th anniversary of the Art Therapy Summer School. COLETTE SHERIDAN caught up with one of the art therapists showcasing her work

Kinsale Arts Weekend runs from July 7. Among the exhibitions is ‘Through Ukrainian Eyes’ - featuring photos taken by refugees who have recently arrived to the town, writes JENNIFER HORGAN