We're back with the second episode of our new series on The Lace Project!

Join our documentation assistant, Evelyn Nuñez, and the #TraditionalLaceMakersofIreland as they walk us through how they are working to conserve the lace patterns in #CrawfordArtGallery's collection.
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sculpture at the Cork School of Art, he subsequently moved to Rome in 1824, living and working in the ‘Eternal City’ until 1848 when he relocated to Dublin. His health declined after suffering a stroke in 1855, the year he made Hibernia and Brian Boroimhe.

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Today is ALSO the day of a special #HottiesinArt event, where #museumbums co-author Jack Shoulder will be joined in conversation Waterstones by our very own Dr. Michael Waldron.

What better way to celebrate both than with this cheeky view of Canova’s Bathing Venus!

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Fun Fact! Not only has Clarke signed and dated this illustration, he also wrote the
above quote from Poe's story on the back.

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for many in 18th century Britain. Infamously, he was the only member ever expelled from the Royal Academy & his controversial views were considered a threat to the political and artistic status quo, despite, ironically, his own hopes of securing royal patronage.

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This work is generously supported by @theheritagecouncil under the Heritage Stewardship Fund 2026.

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🖼️ Did you miss our #HeritageWeek talk on conserving and documenting our collection last month?
Fear not! #CrawfordArtGallery is pleased to present a recording of our 2026 Heritage Week webinar, now live on our Youtube channel (link below).
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CAG.1739 Patrick Graham, Clinical Pretence - Mental Obsession, 1982, oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5 cm. Presented, 1996.

It's #SpaceWeek in Ireland, so we're celebrating with this cosmic bit of crockery!

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CAG.0784 Spanish Plate or Tazza (with star and crescent moon motif), 18th century, tin-glazed earthenware, diameter 27 cm. Donated, Joseph Stafford Gibson, 1919 (Gibson Bequest).

📅 Saturday 17 October
⏰️ Ages 3-5 from 12pm-1pm
⏰️ Ages 6-10 from 2pm-3pm
📍 Cork City Libraries, Grand Parade, City Centre

🎟️ Free, but booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to book: crawfordartgallery.ie/adventure-in...

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for it is I have had a life that will be envied by great companies…It was sorrows were foretold, but great joys were my share always…’

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❗️LAST OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY - WE’RE HIRING❗️

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Programming & Collection!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2 October.

For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/
#CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring

❗️CLOSING SOON - WE’RE HIRING❗️

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Programming & Collection!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2 October.

For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/

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Article here: roaringwaterjournal.com/2026/08/16/a...

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CAG.0477 Edith Œ. Somerville, A Holy Place of the Druids or Grave of a Chieftain, undated, oil on panel, 38.5 x 61.2 cm. Presented, the Artist.

Known for his grand classical subjects and elegant portraits, particularly of Napoleon’s extended family, he also acted as a diplomat on behalf of the papacy.

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It’s time for another look at mythology and folklore in the collection!

Today we’re focusing more specifically on the ‘mythology’ side of this month’s theme, and pivoting from Ireland to look back to ancient Rome and the goddess of harmony, Concordia.

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❗️ LAST OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY - WE’RE HIRING❗️

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September.

For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/

#CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring

❗️CLOSING SOON - WE’RE HIRING❗️

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September.

For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/

#CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring

and to counteract the effect they would turn their coat inside out or backwards and the seen world would return to normal.’

For the artist, Stray Sod ‘represents the anxiety and disruption within the world that is characteristic of present times.’

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WE’RE HIRING❗️

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Programming & Collection!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2 October.

For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/

#CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring