CALLING ALL ARTISTS FOR THE MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2023!
The Linenhall Arts Centre delighted to once again to celebrate the depth and breadth of visual arts talent in our great county.
OCD Me
Mayo Mental Health Association Team Up With Linenhall Arts Centre this October to bring the courageously insightful and engaging theatre production ‘OCD Me’ to Castlebar
Culture Night 2023
Our big highlight this week is one of our favourite nights of the year, Culture Night 2023 on Fri 22 Sept! We’re gearing up for a thrilling day of FREE talks, performances and engagements involving traditional music, African tunes, visual art & more!
Paul Murnaghan announced as the 2023 Bolay Residency Recipient
We are delighted to announce that visual artist Paul Murnaghan has been chosen as this year’s Bolay Residency recipient!
Find Your Storytelling Voice!
We invite young people aged 16 -18 years to apply for the Young Playwrights Mayo Programme. No previous playwriting experience is necessary but enthusiasm and a passion for writing is key. Curious to find out more? ...
Heritage Week Art Workshop For Families
Discover the fun of making art as a family! In celebration of Heritage Week join us for a free art workshop on Saturday 19th August. Children and their adults will be guided by artist Betty Gannon.
We're Hiring! General Manger
The Linenhall Arts Centre is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who will strengthen our team and help us drive our mission of providing an arts service for all in the community.
NEW DIRECTORSHIP FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED BY THE LINENHALL
The Linenhall Arts Centre announces a groundbreaking change, as it introduces job-sharing for the position of Director. Bernadette Greenan and Fiona Neary will become co-Directors, delegating roles and responsibilities to ensure consistency for audiences and artists alike.
Forhalla Group Show launch!
The Connaught based artists group show kicks off in the Linenhall foyer!
Open Auditions - Culture Night 2023
AUDITION CALL OUT - PAID Imagine a restaurant without any food on the menu? Disaster right? What if we filled that menu with poetry, literature, lyrics and monologues? A literary restaurant where you can feed on theatrical tidbits served up by a brigade of bizarre and otherworldly characters. And don’t forget to order some guilty pleasures from our infamous cheese plate…
Forhalla Open Call
The Linenhall invites you to submit your art for our Forhalla group show this summer!
Open Call announced for the Linenhall's Bolay Residency 2023
Announcing the 2023 Bolay Visual Arts Residency with the Linenhall Arts Centre
Bookings Now Open For School Visits
A lovely memorable way to end the summer term! Primary School groups are invited to take part in free specially designed gallery visits and hands on workshop...
Join us for one more session! An Club Ceoil sa Linenhall Friday 2nd June
An ceoltóir traidisiúnta óg thú? Más ea, tugaimid cuireadh duit páirt a ghlacadh i seisiún ceoil gach tráthnóna Dé hAoine (4-5pm)...
Art Classes For Ukrainian Children- Fully Booked
Дякую за проявлену увагу до занять з мистецтва для дітей. У зв'язку з великим попитом, всі місця у обох групах заброньовані. Due to high demand both workshops are now fully booked...
From A Low And Quiet Sea Theatre Program
Attendees to tonight's performance of From A Low And Quiet Sea can view the updated theatre program here!
Mayo Africa Day Sat 27 May 2023
Africa Day celebrates the richness of African cultures and the contribution of people of African descent to Irish life. The festival brings many Mayo communities together to celebrate with singing, music, art, cultural workshops and dance. The free event takes place in the Linenhall Arts Centre on Saturday 27th May from 2-5pm...
Sarah O'Toole is our new Associate Artist!
The Linenhall Arts Centre is pleased to announce artist Sarah O’Toole as Associate Artist for 2023.
Come Work With Us - C.E. Workshop Facilitator
The Linenhall Arts Centre is always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under Project Ireland 2040. Tá an tionscadal seo páirt-mhaoinithe ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán faoi Thionscadal Éireann 2040.
WE'RE HIRING! Technical and Building Manager
The Linenhall Arts Centre is on the lookout for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
Neva Elliott Host Artist's Talk
Creator of 'How to create a fallstreak' presents a walking tour of her latest exhibition in the Linenhall Gallery.
Just Announced: Patrick Dexter and Alannah Thornburgh In Concert
Globally-renowned cellist Patrick Dexter and award-winning harpist Alannah Thornburgh will perform Saturday 4th February 2023. In honour of the first bank holiday to mark St Brigid's Day...
Jean Twomey Poetry Launch Rescheduled for Wed 21st December
Due to forecasted weather conditions, our event on Wednesday with Jean Twomey is postponed for one week...
Equilibrium Visual Exhibition Launch 2023
Join us Friday 25th November at 5:30pm for a celebration of returning to balance with Equilibrium, a group show of Connaught based artists.
Come Work With Us!
Are you an experienced Coffee Shop Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are looking for a passionate Coffee Shop Manager to join us and lead our Coffee Shop Team in continued success.
Equilibirum Open Call 2022
The Linenhall invites you to submit your art for our November-December 2022 group show...
Land and Language - Talamh agus Teanga
Marie Farrell and Maura Connolly are back at the Linenhall! On Fri 28th Oct at 5.30pm they open a ground breaking exhibition by Castlebar native Derval Dunford...
ROOLABOOLA 2022 Celebrates 23 years of entertaining Young People
The Linenhall Arts Centre’s annual ‘RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival’ features a smashing, seasonal lineup of theatre, music, storytelling, art exhibitions and workshops from Friday, October 21st to Saturday, November 5th 2022...
'Small Things' - Visual Art Exhibition for Families
The Castlebar Creatives welcome visitors to their first group exhibition “Small Things”, as part of the Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival!
Grand Soft Day - New Show By Branar Coming To Castlebar
Grand Soft Day is a curious and charming new show for young children that celebrates the wonder of the world around us...
GOURD To Perform at Linenhall
Experience an evening of audio-visual experimentation with Noise Metal duo GOURD.
Mayo Rollers Photography Challenge
Join us for an outdoor photography challenge featuring the skillful skateboarders from Mayo Rollers, a branch of the Castlebar Skate Club.
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
The Linenhall Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for its 2023 program. The Linenhall Arts Centre is based in the heart of Castlebar in County Mayo, Ireland. We provide a vibrant programme of visual art, theatre, music and literature to our community in the west of Ireland. Castlebar is a unique and beautiful location, steeped in culture. The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to announce an Open Call for our gallery for the 2023 year.
GUIDES Opening Party
Join us for a visual arts extravaganza! The opening party for GUIDES visual art exhibition and events programme takes place Friday 15th July 2022. The galleries will stay open till late and all are invited to enjoy a drinks reception view and art works from the Arts Council of Ireland's collection. Visitors will also be treated to TWO captivating live performances! Free to attend. All Welcome.
Volunteer Meeting - All Welcome
This summer we open up our galleries to volunteer invigilators as part of the GUIDES visual art exhibition. We invite you to attend a Volunteer Meeting 5:30pm Thursday 14th July to learn more about the role and how you can get involved!
Volunteer at The Linenhall Arts Centre This Summer
We are looking for enthusiastic people who have a few hours to spare each week to join our volunteer Invigilator team! If you are interested in meeting people, getting a better understanding and experience of the arts we would love to hear from you.
Summer Camps 2022 Announced
Drama, Drumming, Eco Art and More! Come explore your creative side in these fun workshops for Children...
Cruinniu na Og 2022 - Celebrating Children's Creativity
To mark Cruinniú na nÓg 2022, Ireland’s national day of celebrating children’s creativity on Saturday June 11th, the Linenhall Arts Centre has devised a series of engaging free programme of workshops for children and young people...
Visual Art Programme For Primary Schools Now Open For Bookings
The Linenhall Arts Centre Visual Art Programme for Primary Schools is hosting free art workshops to celebrate its current exhibition - Maria McKinney’s Work From The Rural...
Young Playwrights Showcase 2022
Fighting Words Mayo & The Linenhall Arts Centre are delighted to announce YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS showcase will take place Sunday 22nd May at The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar...
Maria McKinney Returns To The Linenhall
Our 2021 Bolay Residency Recipient, Maria McKinney returns to the Linenhall gallery on Fri 6 May at 6:30pm
Open Call for the Linenhall International Residency 2022!
The aim of the Linenhall International Artist Residency is to invite an artist not living in Ireland to experience life and culture in the West of Ireland.
The Bolay Residency Returns
The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to announce the return of the Bolay Residency in 2022. The Bolay Residency is a supportive, funded residency provided to an artist based in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Linenhall Film Club postponed due to technical difficulties
Due to technical difficulties the Linenhall Film Club will be postponed until further notice. We would like to apologize for the disappointment caused.
Hubris.2 An Exhibition Of Sculptures by Oscar Dempsey
Join us for the launch our new exhibition with Oscar Dempsey. Friday 11 March, 5pm in the Linenhall Gallery...
Danny O'Brien Returns To The Linenhall
Friday 4th March 2022 Danny O'Brien brings his highly anticipated standup show "God Of All Things Bad" to his spiritual home place of Castlebar!...
Niamh O’Malley is the invited artist for this year’s Mayo Artists Show
Mayo artist Niamh O’Malley has been invited by the Linenhall Arts Centre and Ballina Arts Centre this year to submit an artwork to the biannual Mayo Artists Show.
MARIA MCKINNEY SELECTED AS THE BOLAY RESIDENCY ARTIST 2021
The Linenhall Arts Centre is very pleased to announce visual artist Maria McKinney as the recipient of this year’s Bolay Residency.
COVID-19 Update
Last updated: 21 October 2021 In line with new government guidelines, we are delighted to welcome you back to Draíocht from 22 October, at 100% capacity!
We're Hiring! Arts Access Officer
The Linenhall Arts Centre is looking for a dynamic Arts Access Officer who will strengthen our team and help us drive our mission of providing an arts service for all in the community.
Cora Venus Lunny and Lisa Dowdall have been announced as the recipients of the Linenhall Arts Centre’s Arts for Young Audiences Residency 2021
The residency provides the artists with the opportunity to expand and develop their practice in a supportive environment and is one of a number of artists’ supports offered by the Linenhall.
We're Hiring! General Manger
The Linenhall Arts Centre is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who will strengthen our team and help us drive our mission of providing an arts service for all in the community.
We're Hiring! Community Relations Officer
We are currently looking for a part-time Community Relations Officer with an interest in the arts for a fixed term contract in late 2021 and early 2022. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract to support two strategic development projects for the organisation.
We're Hiring! Full-time Wait-Staff
THE LINENHALL COFFEE SHOP TEAM IS HIRING!
We're hiring! Box Office and Administrative Assistant
The Linenhall Arts Centre is always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
BOLAY RESIDENCY 2021 ARTIST OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED BY THE LINENHALL
The Linenhall Arts Centre will support a visual artist with a residency programme for the second year in a row.
Roisin Whelan as the recipient of the Stroller's Propel Programme Award 2021/22.
The Strollers Network, Ireland’s largest Arts Centre network, is delighted to announce Dance Artist Roisin Whelan as the recipient of the Propel Programme Award 2021/22.
Arts for Young Audiences Residency 2021
The Linenhall Arts Centre is offering an artist residency for up to two collaborating artists working in the area of arts provision for children. While the residency is open to artists working in any art form, this year we are particularly interested in hearing from musicians and visual artists. The residency may be of interest to those in search of time and space to develop their practice, to research, try out ideas, and develop work for young audiences.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2021!
Following almost two years of lockdowns and restrictions the Linenhall Arts Centre and Ballina Arts Centre are delighted to join forces once again to celebrate the depth and breadth of visual arts talent in our wonderful county.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - AVA (2020)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Ava
Fighting Words and the Abbey Theatre present WINDOWS 21.
The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to partner with Fighting Words and the Abbey Theatre to share WINDOWS 21, a performance of new work by young playwrights. WINDOWS 21 will be available to view free of charge on Youtube at the link below on Tues 20 July. The performance features the work of Mayo based playwright Joe Reidy.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - COWBOYS (2020)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Cowboys
LINENHALL FILM CLUB – FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC (2019)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Family Romance LLC.
We're Hiring! Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
The Linenhall Arts Centre is always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - Henry Glassie: Field Work (2019)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Henry Glassie: Field Work.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 – Linenhall Arts Centre
Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 takes place on Saturday 12 June. As part of this national day of free creativity for children and young people the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, invites you and the young people in your life to get creative in your own way through dance, music and visual art.
new Music of Mayo commissions curated by Emer Mayock
The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to announce that it is presenting New Music of Mayo, an exciting project of debut commissions from some of Mayo’s finest artists.
MAYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO DEBUT IN 2022
A new film festival, the first of its kind in the West of Ireland, will debut in Castlebar in 2022. The Mayo International Film Festival (MIFF), a submissions-based festival is dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and smaller production companies by offering a dynamic platform to showcase their work.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - A Girl From Mogadishu (2019)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: A Girl From Mogadishu.
The Linenhall appoints Elaine Mears as Associate Artist
In an exciting new initiative by the Linenhall Arts Centre, theatre artist Elaine Mears will join the team as Associate Artist for a period of 8 months in 2021.
Music at the Garden Gate | Online Performance 27 & 29 May 2021
Acclaimed musicians Laoise Kelly (harp) and John Hoban (fiddle, mando-cello, song and more) present a performance of traditional music and song online from the Linenhall Arts Centre. This performance will be available to view below free of charge on Thursday 27 May and Saturday 29 May from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - Patrick (2019)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Patrick.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché (2021)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - Falling (2020)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Falling.
Linenhall Film Club - Special Easter Screening for Children and Young People
The Linenhall Film Club is delighted to present a special screening of Away (2019) - the story of a boy who travels across an island on a motorcycle, trying to escape a dark spirit and get back home.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - Love Child (2019)
Thanks to our screening partners access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you the lastest offering in the Linenhall Film Club: Love Child.
LINENHALL FILM CLUB - RAMS (2020)
Welcome back to the Linenhall Film Club! The first film back in our new programme is Rams, a funny and touching story set in remote Western Australia.
Stories Songs and Shenanigans with Aindrias de Staic
On Wed 24 March the Linenhall Arts Centre will launch a brand-new series featuring actor, musician and storyteller Aindrias de Staic.
‘STÓR CEOIL MHAIGH EO’ ARTIST DAVID MUNNELLY DOCUMENTS TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC & FOLKLORE IN MAYO DURING THE PANDEMIC
Over the past six months, Mayo artist David Munnelly has embarked on a rich and cultural journey to document some of the many characters involved in traditional Irish music and folklore across the County of Mayo, interviewing both established and new talent within the artform.
Áthas Tógálach/Infectious Delight by Ciara Ní É
On Friday 18 Dec 2020, the Linenhall Arts Centre launched a short spoken word film from artist Ciara Ní É.
Mary-Lou McCarthy announced as new Artist in Residence at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Mary-Lou McCarthy has been announced as the recipient of a new Arts for Young Audiences Residency with the Linenhall Arts Centre.
"The Selfish Giant" Online Performance for Families this December
The Wilde Garden Adventure present THE SELFISH GIANT by Oscar Wilde this December in collaboration with the Linenhall Arts Centre. An online performance for families, the show will be available for families to view via the Linenhall Arts Centre's Youtube Channel on from 9am to 9pm on Saturday 12 December, and from 9am on Saturday 26 December to 9pm on Monday 28 December.
Linenhall Arts Centre Arts for Young Audiences Residency
The Linenhall Arts Centre is offering an artist residency for up to two collaborating artists working in the area of arts provision for children. The residency is open to artists working in any art form and may be of interest to those in search of time and space to develop their practice, to research, try out ideas, and develop work for young audiences.
New closure update
We are sad to confirm that our gallery, theatre and coffee shop will close for the next three weeks as per current guidelines. It's difficult to process this news as we're sure it is for everyone but all going well we'll be back, bigger and better than ever at the end of the month.
Announcing Rockin’ the Classroom an Exciting Music Project for Junior Infants to Second Class
As part of RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Season 2020 the Linenhall Arts Centre has joined forces with Branar Téatar do Pháistí and Lime Tree Theatre to present Rockin’ the Classroom an exciting new music project for Junior Infants to Second Class pupils.
WE'RE HIRING! Technical and Buildings Manager
The Linenhall Arts Centre is always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
Confine(d) | Culture Night 2020 | Fri 18 Sept | 5pm
We're back with a bang for Culture Night 2020 as we reopen our theatre for the very first time post-lockdown!
GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING SHOWS
Welcome back to live performance at the Linenhall Arts Centre. Arts for All at the Linenhall is a reality once more.
Linenhall Film Club | White Riot
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club! This time we're offering an exclusive virtual preview of White Riot, an exploration of how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain when a group of artists united to take on the National Front.
We're Hiring! Part-Time Wait Staff
THE LINENHALL COFFEE SHOP TEAM ARE HIRING! The Linenhall Coffee Shop is an integral part of the Linenhall Arts Centre and we are always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
We're Hiring! Finance Officer
The Linenhall Arts Centre is always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
Are you ready for Culture Night 2020?!?!
'Artists of Mayo' is an online Open Mic taking place on Friday 18 September. A full-day, choc-a-bloc extravaganza celebrating the very best that Mayo has to offer!
Linenhall artist residency named in honour of Veronica Bolay
The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar announced the appointment of Bryan Gerard Duffy as artist-in-residence last week for a new residency which will see the artist develop a site-specific artwork in the building.
Linenhall Film Club | Carmine Street Guitars
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club! This time we're offering Carmine Street Guitars, a ballad to Greenwich Village guitar-maker Rick Kelly, who builds his custom-made instruments from repurposed wood scavenged from historic New York City buildings.
“How to Make a Comic" with illustrator Melanie Whelan
“How to Make a Comic,” a series of four short videos with illustrator Melanie Whelan, is the latest online creative engagement offering from the Linenhall Arts Centre. Designed for children and young people the videos cover areas including character creation, world building, and story making.
Local artist Bryan Gerard Duffy to take on new residency at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Local artist Bryan Gerard Duffy will take on a new four-week visual arts residency in the Linenhall Arts Centre commencing on Mon 10 Aug. The residency will allow the artist to expand his practice while developing a site-specific artwork that will remain at the Linenhall indefinitely.
Linenhall Film Club | Clemency (R)
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club! This time we're offering Clemency, a 2019 American drama film written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu.
Linenhall Film Club | Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy Blache (PG)
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club! This time we're offering Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy Blache.
Linenhall Film Club | Mr Jones (Cert: 15)
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club! This time we're offering Agnieszka Holland’s most recent film Mr Jones - Based on a true story that inspired George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'.
Poems of Resilience
You can now enjoy the poems created by young people as part of our Poems of Resilience project right here in the one place. The project, led by poet Dani Gill, was part of the Linenhall Arts Centre’s Cruinniú na nÓg activities for 2020.
Splendid Isolation with Ultan O'Brien
Fantastic addition to our latest episode of Splendid Isolation with Ultan O'Brien of Slow Moving Clouds!
Splendid Isolation with Liam Scanlon
It's Tuesday afternoon and that's means it's time for the next episode in our Splendid Isolation series!
The Barceló Brothers for Cruinniú na nÓg at the Linenhall Arts Centre
The Linenhall Arts Centre presents the super talented Barceló Brothers, for a toe tapping set featuring a mix of Zydeco, rhythm and blues, soul and funk music, live on Facebook at 12 noon on Saturday 13 June to mark Cruinniú na nÓg.
Wild and Wonderful Art for Cruinniú na nÓg!
Lots of young children have been really creative over the last couple of weeks! Through a series of four short videos artist and educator Paula Henihan working alongside the Linenhall Arts Centre encouraged young children to use the visual potential of objects around them at home and in their gardens to create their own art piece based on the broad theme “Wild and Wonderful Things”. It's all part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2020. The response has been amazing! Read more and see the images...
Splendid Isolation with Pauline McSorley
Welcome to the latest edition in our Splendid Isolation series and this week it's with Achill-based artist, Pauline McSorley!
Linenhall Film Club | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (12A)
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club with Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am - an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner.
Splendid Isolation with Fiachna Ó Mongáin
Welcome to the latest edition in our Splendid Isolation series with Bosca Ceoil maestro, Fiachna Ó Mongáin.
Preparations for Cruinniú na nÓg in full flight at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Events in preparation for Cruinniú na nÓg have kicked off at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.
Linenhall Film Club: Styx (12A)
We're back once again for the next instalment of the Linenhall Film Club with Styx - one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2019.
Final episode of ‘Music of Mayo’ online performances with the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar this Friday 29 May @ 6.00pm
The Traditional Music heritage of County Mayo is at the centre of series of four online performances commissioned by the Linenhall Arts Centre for their Youtube and Facebook platforms.
Splendid Isolation with Stephen Doherty
Hello there and welcome to the latest edition to our Splendid Isolation series, this time with Foxford musician, Stephen Doherty.
Splendid Isolation with the Linenhall Arts Centre
We recently published Splendid Isolation with Alice Maher, the latest in our series in which artists talk about their artistic practice in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Music of Mayo Performances
We have some very exciting news this week as we unveil a brand new online series of traditional music performances titled, Music of Mayo, this Friday 8 May at 6pm.
The Linenhall presents The Far Field sessions for children ages 3+ and their families
The Linenhall Arts Centre is teaming up with Ceol Connected and seventeen partner venues to present The Far Field Sessions, an exciting series of 12 online music and puppetry sessions for children aged 3yrs+ and their families.
Exciting plans for Cruinniú na nÓg 2020 at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Cruinniú na nÓg 2020 takes place on Saturday 13 June, and this year it’s going online. As part of this national day of free creativity for children and young people the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, has exciting creative writing, visual art and music events in store.
New Online Workshops from the Linenhall Arts Centre
The Linenhall’s latest online offerings turn their focus to music and dance.
When All Is Ruin Once Again - Linenhall Film Club
Next up in the Linenhall Film Club is Irish film, When All Is Ruin Once Again
Splendid Isolation with Thomas Johnston
Welcome to our latest edition of Splendid Isolation which engages artists on how the current crisis has affected their arts practice!
Linenhall Film Club: System Crasher (15)
We're back again for the next installment of the Linenhall Film Club with the German drama film, System Crasher.
Splendid Isolation with Mary Ronayne
We're delighted to have visual artist Mary Ronayne with us this afternoon for our series, 'Splendid Isolation'.
Splendid Isolation with Chris Kent
Today we're talking to comedian Chris Kent as part of our Splendid Isolation series!
Poetry Day Ireland 2020 - Poets of Mayo
Poetry Day Ireland 2020 is fast upon us!
Splendid Isolation with Una Crawford and Bryan Murray
Today we're chatting with actors Una Crawford and Bryan Murray as part of our Splendid Isolation series!
The Linenhall Arts Centre's April Online Offerings Continue
Throughout April the Linenhall is working with three Mayo based artists to present workshops in drawing, painting and poetry. They are available to view on the Linenhall’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Splendid Isolation with Deirdre Kinahan
Welcome to our new series, Splendid Isolation, where we interview various artists and performers looking at how they are surviving (or thriving!) during the COVID-19 crisis and how their artform has been affected. Each artist in the series has had a show/performance rescheduled at the Linenhall as a result of the current lockdown so we're chasing them down to see how they're staying productive while in isolation.
The Linenhall Film Club is back!
Online Cinema Screening - The Perfect Candidate (UC)
Online workshops at the Linenhall Arts Centre Continue
The Linenhall Arts Centre’s online drawing, painting and poetry workshops are set to continue over the coming weeks.
Online workshop offerings from the Linenhall Arts Centre
Announcing the Linenhall Arts Centre’s first ever online workshop offerings which kick off next week (6-10 April) with mix of visual art and writing for adults, children and young people.
Covid-19 Further Update
Following directives issued by the Government the Linenhall Arts Centre and Coffee Shop will remain closed to the public until Monday 20 Tuesday 5 May at the earliest.
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Following the measures announced by An Taoiseach yesterday, Thurs 12 March, Linenhall Arts Centre and Coffee Shop will be complying with the directive for cultural institutions to close from Thurs 12 March at 5pm until Mon 30 March at 10am.
The Linenhall Coffee Shop team are hiring!
The Linenhall Coffee Shop is an integral part of the Linenhall Arts Centre and we are always on the lookout for dynamic, enthusiastic people who will strengthen our team and help us improve the services we provide for the community.
We Are the Poets – Young Mayo Poets this Friday (15 Nov) at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Fourteen Mayo teenagers have been flexing their creative muscles at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, over the last couple of months as part of a project called “We are the Poets”. It culminates this coming Friday 15th November with a performance featuring the young poets alongside Laureate na nÓg Sarah Crossan, multi-award winning poet Colm Keegan and Mayo poet Alice Kinsella as MC.
New Linenhall Arts Centre Membership Scheme
Join the Linenhall Arts Centre as a member and immerse yourself in the very best of arts and culture in the West. In 2020 the Centre will launch a brand-new membership scheme with a range of benefits for all in the community.
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS’ PROGRAMME 2019/20
Fighting Words, Mayo and the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar are running a Young Playwrights’ Programme from 5 October 2019 to 9 April 2020. The programme comprises a series of workshops (approximately one per month) during which participants will work towards creating a 10 minute play, gaining lots of tips and guidance on the play writing process from Fighting Words mentors along the way. During the programme there will be opportunities for the participants to attend a number of theatre shows at the Linenhall Arts Centre. The programme will culminate with a professional theatre director and a number of professional actors delivering a rehearsed reading of each play on stage at the Linenhall for an invited audience.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS Mayo Artists Show 2019!
This year the Mayo Artists Show will take place over two venues, with Ballina Arts Centre joining forces with the Linenhall Arts Centre once again. Read all about the submission details here:
Linenhall Arts Centre Autumn/Winter Programme Announced
There are loads of fantastic events in store at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for Autumn/Winter 2019. From music to theatre, film, literature, workshops and more. Something for everyone.
Opportunity: Linenhall Arts Centre Accepting Submissions for its Visual Art Programme
We are currently inviting submissions from visual artists of all disciplines for our 2020 exhibition programme - deadline Fri 19 July .
Arts Worker Position at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
The Linenhall Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for a position on a Community Employment Scheme which supports the delivery of its arts service
IN THE MAKING - EXHIBITION OPENING AND LAUNCH OF BEALTAINE PROGRAMME 2019
A busy time here at the Linenhall yesterday afternoon (Tues 30 April) at the official opening of the colourful and engaging 'In The Making' exhibition, currently gracing our Foyer Gallery space.
ARTS WORKER POSITION AT THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE, CASTLEBAR
The Linenhall Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for a number of positions on a Community Employment Scheme which supports the delivery of its arts service
Bernadette Greenan Appointed Director of Linenhall Arts Centre
The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernadette Greenan as Director
Exciting Dance Workshop Opportunity for Children & Young People at the Linenhall
We’ve some exciting dance workshops for children and young people which start this Saturday (12th Jan 2019) at the Linenhall. They’ll be facilitated by Marianne Larose a fantastic professional dancer who has relocated from Canada to Mayo, and has developed her very own signature dance style that stands out for its attractive, youthful energy.
Music of Mayo Website Launched
www.musicofmayo.ie is a website featuring traditional music associated with County Mayo. The website emerged from the Music of Mayo project, a three month artist residency programme at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar in the Autumn and Winter of 2017/18.
Linenhall Arts Centre Recruiting Director
The Linenhall Arts Centre is currently recruiting a Director to imaginatively lead and manage the organisation and implement a strong artistic programme for this well-established multi-disciplinary arts venue.
ARTS WORKER POSITION AT THE LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE, CASTLEBAR CLOSING DATE EXTENDED
The Linenhall Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for one position on a Community Employment Scheme which supports its Visual Art Programme for Schools.
Linenhall Coffee Shop Temporary Closure due to Building Works
The Linenhall Arts Centre Coffee Shop will close on Monday 27th August and possibly Tuesday 28th August due to building works.
Opportunity - Strollers Touring Network Award
The Strollers Touring Network (STN) production award encourages companies, producers etc. to make work with the cooperation and collaboration with the ten venues who are members of STN including the Linenhall Arts Centre. A total award of up to €10,000 will be offered to assist with the financing of one production. The awarded work will then tour to each of the venue partners in 2019.
Upstart 2018 Launch Event - ALL WELCOME
UPSTART supports opportunities for people with disabilities to develop arts projects in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on the 3rd December. UPSTART 2018 will be launched by Gaynor Seville, Acting Arts Officer, Mayo County Council, on Wednesday 11th April at 11.00am at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.
"White" by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company goes ahead at 11.00am this Morning (Sat 3rd March)
"White" a performance for 2-4 year olds will go ahead as planned at the Linenhall Arts Centre this morning Saturday 3rd March at 11.00am.
Linenhall Arts Centre Opening Times 1st/2nd March 2018
The Linenhall Arts Centre will close today Thursday 1st March at 4.30pm and will re-open tomorrow Friday 2nd March at 12.00pm weather permitting. We wish everyone a safe and warm evening.
Russian Pianist Anna Tsybuleva premiers Irish Composition "An Cailleach"
The wonderful Russian pianist Anna Tysbuleva will perform a specially commissioned piece called "An Cailleach" by Irish composer Siobhán Cleary at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Wednesday March 7th. The piece commissioned by Music Network is being premiered on Tysbuleva's current tour of Ireland.
Great news for the Linenhall!
The Linenhall Arts Centre has made the short list for the IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year 2017. You can show your support by voting for us. Continue reading for more details...
Box Office Assistant /Clerical Officer position at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, is currently seeking applications for one Box Office/Clerical Officer position on a Community Employment Scheme.
Arts Worker position at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
The Linenhall Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for one position on a Community Employment Scheme which supports its Visual Art Programme for Schools.
Keep the Arts At the Heart of 2017
Research has shown that regular engagement with the arts is enormously beneficial for enhancing wellbeing. With this in mind we have some suggestions for your New Years resolutions list.
Linenhall Spring 2017 Programme Unveiled
The Linenhall Arts Centre is ready for Spring 2017 with an exciting programme of exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema, literature and workshops to keep audiences entertained, challenged and engaged.
Be Captivated at the Linenhall!
The Captivated Eye is an ambitious and exciting project in which the children of 6th class at St Angela's Primary School in Castlebar have been given access to the art collection at Mayo County Council in order to create, or, in visual art terms, to curate an exhibition from the collection. The official opening takes place on Thursday 20th October at 1.00pm ALL WELCOME. Come and be captivated!
Vice President Joe Biden warmly welcomed at Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
Vice President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Enda Kenny visited the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar today for a sampling of Ireland's rich arts landscape
DR KATHLEEN LYNN CELEBRATED IN CHILDREN'S ART
In the lead up to "Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside" the Linenhall Arts Centre's Visual Art Programme for Schools team worked with four primary school groups delivering workshops during which the children created portraits representing the Mayo Doctor. Their creations are now on show in the Linenhall Arts Centre foyer.
EXHIBITION CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF A MAYO HERO
We are really excited and delighted to be part of the forthcoming visual art project Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside, presented by Mayo Arts Collaborative in five venues around Mayo
SCINTILLATING SPRING AT THE LINENHALL!
The Linenhall Arts Centre has announced its sparkling January - April 2016 programme, and it’s definitely a goodie!
The Days of Surprise - Signs On!
The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar is delighted to present an Irish Sign Language interpreted performance by renowned Irish poet Paul Durcan on Thursday 3rd December 2015, marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Box Office Assistant (Part-Time CE) position at the Linenhall Arts Centre
The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar programmes high-quality arts events for all the community across a range of art forms. The Linenhall is currently seeking applications for a part-time Box Office Assistant (CE Scheme).
Linenhall Staff Brushing up their Gaeilge
The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to welcome Galway based Moonfish Theatre to Castlebar on October 1st this year, with their theatre adaptation of Joseph O'Connor's "The Star of the Sea". As part of their national tour Moonfish are working with Foras na Gaeilge to promote the use of the Irish language in the venues on their tour, and the Linenhall has signed up as an "Ionad ag Foghlaim" (Learner Venue).
Call for Expressions of Interest 2016/ 1916 Centenary Exhibition - Kathleen Lynn; Insider on the Outside
Mayo Collaborative will hold a collaborative exhibition in response to the life and achievement of Kathleen Lynn, feminist, socialist, republican, medical doctor and Mayo woman to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, in which she played a prominent part. The exhibition, curated by Catherine Marshall and supported by the Arts Council and Mayo County Council, will be made up of a number of solo and group exhibitions by artists gathered together through invitation and open submission.
Linenhall Board Member Alice Maher announced as recipient of first Visual Artists Ireland Members Award 2015
Congratulations to Linenhall Arts Centre board member Alice Maher on receiving the first ever 'Visual Artists Ireland Members Award' in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to the development of the visual arts in Ireland.
Put Bealtaine at the Linenhall Arts Centre in your Diary!
May belongs to the Bealtaine festival, celebrating creativity as we age! Over 120,000 people now take part in Bealtaine nationwide. Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists, as well as giving a chance for the novice to discover a talent until then unseen.
Arts Worker position at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar programmes high-quality arts workshops for all the community across a range of art forms. The Linenhall is currently seeking applications for one position on a FÁS funded Community Employment Scheme which supports its Visual Art Programme for Schools.
Fantastic Gift Ideas from the Linenhall Arts Centre
We're celebrating 25 years at the Linenhall in 2015, and we've loads of fantastic events coming up. Gift vouchers or tickets to events are the perfect treat for your friends and loved ones.
Silent Art Auction, Thursday 20th Nov, 7.00pm-9.00pm
Bid on local and national talent, including Painting, Prints and Sculptures from public and private collections. All in aid of the Geraldine Lavelle Trust
Linenhall Autumn 2014 Programme Announced!
The Linenhall Arts Centre goes galloping into the Autumn Season with a lucky-bag crammed full of delights.
Sound World Explorers! added to Summer Workshop Programme for Children
We're delighted to host Music Generation Mayo's exciting music summer workshop series for 5-7 year olds, with hugely experienced musician and teacher Deirdre Lynn-Rodgers.
Fantastic Theatre for Families @ the Linenhall
We've two amazing theatre shows coming up in May and June for family audiences (7yrs+). Why not give your family a mid-week treat one of these long bright evenings.
FIND Art Project, Artists Talks
We look forward to a fascinating day of insights into the making of the work for the FIND Art Project on Saturday 19th April at 2.00pm here at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.
Linenhall Summer Season Now Booking!
We've another packed programme of goodies lined up this coming season at the Linenhall
FIND Art Programme launches Saturday 29th March 2.00pm
Mayo County Council Arts Office Public Art Programme in collaboration with the Linenhall Arts Centre present FIND: an exciting artistic venture presenting a series of temporary artworks/installations/events in and around the town of Castlebar, with the Linenhall Arts Centre acting as central focus for participating artists and audience alike.
Fantastic Pop-Up Book Creations Complete!
The participants in Maeve Clancy's "Pop-Up Book Making Workshop" met last Saturday 15th March, to bind their book creations during the final instalment in what has been a really exciting workshop series. (For more and to see their work click on the title)
Theatre For Young and Old at the Linenhall
“A real feast of physical theatre” is in store for both old and young audiences with Theatre Lovett’s “Mr Foley, The Radio Operator” on Saturday March 22nd at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Traditional Music for the Mandolin Family
The Pick and Shuffle Mando Band will celebrate the mandolin family of instruments in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, this Thursday 27th February.
Tchaikovsky for the Linenhall this February
The Irish Chamber Orchestra embarks on a nationwide tour visiting 8 venues including the Linenhall Arts Centre.
World-class opera for the Linenhall
Saturday 8th February – The Metropolitan Opera’s RUSALKA
Arts Worker position at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar
The Linenhall is currently seeking applications for one position on a FÁS funded Community Employment Scheme which supports its Visual Art Programme for Schools.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
We've hung the decorations and the elves at the Linenhall are busy preparing a fantastic programme of events for 2014! Tickets for some of our 2014 performances are now available to purchase as Christmas gifts. Gift vouchers are also on sale online, and directly from our box office.
Mayo Artists Show 2013, 20:20 Vision
We're getting all excited about our bi-annual Mayo Artists Show which opens on Friday (29th Nov) at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Congratulations to Eimear McBride on winning the inaugural Goldsmiths Prize
We were delighted to hear the news of Eimear McBride's win yesterday. The Goldsmiths Prize was created by Goldsmiths, University of London in association with the New Statesman to recognise published fiction that opens up new possibilities for the novel form.
"Worlds of Music" Going Going Gong!
Congratulations to all the performers, and music facilitators who took part in our "Worlds of Music" performance which was the culmination of a month long intensive music project involving people with disabilities and others from the community.
A few tickets still available for Worlds of Music this Friday
A glittering music performance is in store this Friday here at the Linenhall Arts Centre
Tickets for "The Cavalcaders" selling steadily
Don't miss your chance to see top class Irish theatre, in the Linenhall's intimate surrounds. A perfect way to add some colour to a winter evening.
RoolaBoola - One week to go!!!
RoolaBoola our fantastic annual children's arts festival takes place next weekend (the October Bank Holiday). Tickets are selling fast, grab them while you can.
paint by Lucy Hill opens tomorrow (Oct 4th) 7.30pm. ALL WELCOME
We're excited to be opening our annual exhibition created with a young audience in mind, tomorrow night. It's an interactive show called "paint" by artist Lucy Hill.
Stop Press!! A new addition to our Autumn Programme
We are delighted to announce that Dr John Mulloy will deliver a talk entitled "Talking about Paintings" on Wednesday 9th October at lunchtime (1.10pm-1.50pm)
National Campaign for the Arts Pre-Budget Submission to Government
The National Campaign for the Arts have published a pre-budget submission to government in support of arts, artists and arts audiences. We hope you'll watch it and share with anyone you think should hear our call
Deadline Approaching for Percussion Project for Adults
Fabulous workshop and performance opportunity for drumming enthusiasts. Click on the headline for further details on how to get involved.
Eden – A treat for drama lovers on Monday Night
Decadent Theatre’s production of Eugene O’Brien’s play is getting great reactions from it’s tour so far
Culture Night Friday 20th September (6pm-10pm) at the Linenhall
We've a jam packed evening of exciting events in store for Culture Night on Friday 20th September here at the Linenhall Arts Centre. And it's all FREE!
Niamh O'Malley, Mayo Arts Collaborative, Free Bus Tour
On Saturday 14th September there will be a free bus tour of the five venues featuring the Niamh O'Malley exhibition, beginning at 10.45am at the Linenhall Arts Centre, and returning to Castlebar around 7.00pm. Click on heading above for link to full schedule.
Niamh O'Malley: The Mayo Arts Collaborative Inaugural Project
VISUAL ART: Gallery 31st August - 30th Sept 2013
Lots of Exciting Events Lined up for the Autumn
We're busy beavers behind the scenes here at the Linenhall putting the finishing touches to a jam packed programme of events for the Autumn.
Deadline Approaching for applications for FIND Project
FIND - a collaboration between the Public Art Programme and the Linenhall Arts Centre A series of commission opportuities for visual artists living in, or from, Co Mayo
Arts & Wellbeing Workshop Series for Adults
The Linenhall Arts Centre and the Flourish Project at the Family Centre Castlebar are delighted to team up once again to present the very popular Arts and Wellbeing workshop series.
Films For Leaving Cert Students Return!
We’ve selected two great films to ensure the language learning process is entertaining and enjoyable.
'Inside Outside' - Linenhall Street to Host Outdoor Celebration
This week the Linenhall hosts its highly anticipated ‘Inside Outside’ event, a celebration of the restoration of the iconic façade of the building. The outdoor event on Friday, February 4th will commemorate the Linehall’s 200 year old history (ranging from linen factory to arts centre), with a musical journey curated by local traditional music artist Emer Mayock.
Film For Leaving Cert Students Returns
This February we are delighted to be teaming up with the Irish Film Institute to present film screenings for Senior Cycle students.
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