ART GALLERIES

Waterford Art Galleries

Waterford Municipal Art Gallery : Built in the early 19th century, this late Victorian church built in gothic revival style was home to the Waterford Methodists until 1973. It was bought by Waterford City Council in 1989 and is the permanent home for the Municipal Art Collection "A Gem Among Municipal Collections", over 200 paintings by Irish and International artists, including pieces from renowned irish artists such as Jack B Yeats, Paul Henry, Charles Lamb and Louis Le Brocquy. Opening hours see www.waterfordcity.ie
Greyfriars Gallery, Greyfriars Street, Waterford : Tel: +353 (0)51 860 856

Garter Lane Arts Centre : Two venues on O'Connell Street, Waterford, opening hours: 10am to 6pm daily, Admission Free. Tel: 051-855038 www.garterlane.ie

Pauline Bewick Collection : 240 works by renowned Irish artist Pauline Bewick at the Walton Building in Waterford Institute of Technology. Over three floors the collection includes work from the current era, the artist’s middle and early years.

Index Gallery at Waterford City Central Library : The public art space at Lady Lane, Waterford City Library is open during library hours

SOMA Contemporary Art Space : open in afternoons at Lombard Street, Waterford www.somacontemporary.com

Art Galleries in County Waterford

Lismore Castle Arts - International contemporary art gallery features one major exhibition from May to September each year. Entrance fee includes visit to Lismore Castle Gardens - www.lismorecastlearts.ie

Joan Clancy Gallery : Co Waterford www.joanclancygallery.com