Join us for a special event celebrating the outstanding portrait artists of Donegal, presented by the Letterkenny Creatives Collective and supported by the Regional Cultural Centre.
Donegal has an exceptionally strong tradition of portraiture, with local artists, including many based in or from Letterkenny, receiving national and international recognition. Three artists from Letterkenny have been selected to take part in Sky Portrait Artist of the Year. Over the past decade, Donegal artists have also won multiple awards at the RHA, RUA, RDS, Texaco Art Competition and the National Gallery of Ireland Portrait Prize.
On Saturday 11 April, to coincide with the AIB Portrait Prize Exhibition at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Creatives Collective will celebrate our local portrait artists with an afternoon of discussion and creativity.
The event will include a panel discussion with four of Donegal’s highly acclaimed portrait artists: Selena Mowat, Mantas Poderys, Philip Mackey and Daniel Nelis.
This will be followed by a portrait painting and sketching workshop with a live model. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask the panel artists for tips and advice on portrait painting.
Event Schedule
- 1.30pm Panel discussion. The panel discussion is free and open to all.
- 3.00pm Portrait workshop. The workshop must be booked in advance using the link below. It will last approximately 90 minutes. Please note that painting materials will not be provided. Easels and a limited number of sketching materials will be available.
Refreshments will be provided.
This event is funded by Creative Ireland, Donegal County Council and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
