Crawford Art Gallery
Neighborhood: City - centre
Phone: +353 21 490 7855
Fax: +353 21 480 5043
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One of the most important buildings in the city centre, this gallery is host to a good collection of Irish artists, both contemporary and historical, including James Barry, Nathanial Grogan, Walter Osborne, Jack B. Yeats, Tony O'Malley, and Louis le Brocquy. Some of Cork's present-day working artists are also represented, including Vivienne Roche, Maud Cotter and James Scanlon. A new wing has just been added for the purpose of exhibiting modern contemporary art from Ireland and abroad. After browsing through the exhibits, be sure to check out the Crawford Gallery Cafe where you can enjoy some fine food in pleasant surrounds.
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M-Sa 10a-5p
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Jan 31st, 2010
The option of guided tours for schools is provided by the gallery organizers where in the groups of students are lead by professionals in art and will be an informative and an educational walk around the permanent collections of the gallery. Art activities can also be the part of this walk if opted for. The tour will be on one hour duration and groups of upto 35 can be accommodated. Schools are required to contact the gallery's educational officer and make prior reservations for the tour at least with one week notice. The options for the tour are a one hour tour or 90 minute tour combined with a sketching lesson for which the prices differ.
John Hogan Sculpture Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
9:00AM
This exhibition at the Crawford Art Gallery, houses one of the excellent collections of sculptures by John Hogan (1800- 1859), one of Ireland's greatest sculptors. This 19th century collection consists of his creations including the statue of 'The Dead Christ (1832)' and 'The Drunken Faun (1826)' which were considered his masterpieces among the other sculptures. The Dead Christ is particularly striking for his use of a flawless carra marble and the exquisite detail that it shows.
The Cooper Penrose Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Cooper Penrose Collection has been donated to the Crawford Art Gallery by John and Helena Mooney. Cooper Penrose was a merchant prince back in the 18th century in the city of Cork. All his possessions from art, furniture, books to other significant items reflect his extravagant lifestyle and culture. A unique exhibition to say the least.
Fine Collection of Irish Artworks
Neighborhood: City - centre
Phone: +353 21 490 7855
Fax: +353 21 480 5043
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
One of the most important buildings in the city centre, this gallery is host to a good collection of Irish artists, both contemporary and historical, including James Barry, Nathanial Grogan, Walter Osborne, Jack B. Yeats, Tony O'Malley, and Louis le Brocquy. Some of Cork's present-day working artists are also represented, including Vivienne Roche, Maud Cotter and James Scanlon. A new wing has just been added for the purpose of exhibiting modern contemporary art from Ireland and abroad. After browsing through the exhibits, be sure to check out the Crawford Gallery Cafe where you can enjoy some fine food in pleasant surrounds.
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M-Sa 10a-5pFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
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Guided Tours for SchoolsJan 1st, 2009 to Jan 31st, 2010
The option of guided tours for schools is provided by the gallery organizers where in the groups of students are lead by professionals in art and will be an informative and an educational walk around the permanent collections of the gallery. Art activities can also be the part of this walk if opted for. The tour will be on one hour duration and groups of upto 35 can be accommodated. Schools are required to contact the gallery's educational officer and make prior reservations for the tour at least with one week notice. The options for the tour are a one hour tour or 90 minute tour combined with a sketching lesson for which the prices differ.
John Hogan Sculpture Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
9:00AM
This exhibition at the Crawford Art Gallery, houses one of the excellent collections of sculptures by John Hogan (1800- 1859), one of Ireland's greatest sculptors. This 19th century collection consists of his creations including the statue of 'The Dead Christ (1832)' and 'The Drunken Faun (1826)' which were considered his masterpieces among the other sculptures. The Dead Christ is particularly striking for his use of a flawless carra marble and the exquisite detail that it shows.
The Cooper Penrose Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Cooper Penrose Collection has been donated to the Crawford Art Gallery by John and Helena Mooney. Cooper Penrose was a merchant prince back in the 18th century in the city of Cork. All his possessions from art, furniture, books to other significant items reflect his extravagant lifestyle and culture. A unique exhibition to say the least.
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