Features

Memory Has a Pulse in the Heart of Longford Town

The sense of smell was the first thing to be awoken when walking into the old Provider’s building in Longford in late September. What was that familiar scent? Further steps to the second floor of the building were met by an installment of a skeletal whale entirely made of old GAA footballs stitched together.... read more

Longford Arts Centre a Real Possibility

Longford County Council’s plan to develop a Creative Hub Space in Longford Town could have very positive implications for the Arts Sector in the County. Confirmation in recent weeks that the Local Authority had acquired the iconic building on Main Street universally known as Providers has opened up the real possibility that a permanent home for the Arts community might be incorporated in the plans.... read more

Angela Tuite Silk Screen Painting Tutorial

Learn to silk screen paint with Angela.... read more

Airbrushing with Phil Atkinson

In a series of four videos,Phil Atkinson demonstrates how you can produce your own air brush art.... read more

Tutorial – How to Draw a Realistic Portrait

In a set of five videos, Angelika Sowul demonstrates how to draw realistic portraits.... read more

Angelika Sowul’s Drawing Tutorial for Beginners

Two short video tutorials provide valuable beginners tips.... read more

Can You Hear What I See?

That was the question posed by Longford artist Brendan Duffy and Athlone writer Jackie Gorman, as they presented their exhibition and publication.... read more

Gerard Keaveney – Longford’s Latest Emerging Artist

Next Wednesday March 11th the Atrium Gallery at the Backstage Theatre sees the launch of the first professional solo exhibition by the latest artist to emerge in Longford, Gerard Keaveney.... read more

Angelika Sowul

‘Art has always been a part of me’ ‘Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up‘ The words of Jesse Jackson, and also the ones which Angelika Sowul uses to describe her exhibition at the Backstage Theatre.... read more

Emerging Artists Exhibition 2014

Longford County Arts Office in partnership with the Atrium Gallery Backstage has combined resources to stage The Emerging Artists Exhibition 2014 on Wednesday 17th September 8.00pm... read more