On the 1st of August a group show of several art groups from and nearby Macroom opened in the town hall. This year will be the third edition of this successful exhibition that brings testimony to the fact that art brings people together in a unique way and that it has a rightful place at the heart of the community, building community spirit and enriching lives far beyond the canvas and paintbrush.
All groups are tutored by Ann Mechelinck, a local artist who started Creative Gems Art Studio, giving classes in drawing and painting, in 2017. The goal of Creative Gems Art Studio, she says, is to bring together creative individuals that enjoy painting and/or drawing and to give them the opportunity to socialise with other like-minded spirits, to meet people and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while developing their talents, each at their own pace and inclination.
Classes run on a weekly basis from September to the end of May and each term concludes with an exhibition of the work of all the
