The Kildare Gallery at Carton House Maynooth

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This year The Kildare Gallery celebrates its first birthday at Carton House by selecting and curating the finest in Irish outdoor and indoor sculpture.

Titled Vanishing Art and running from October 1st through to November 1st, the event is set again to be one of the highlights of the Irish cultural calendar with a vast array of sculptures with all different styles of artworks on display throughout the resort’s magnificent grounds.

Following on from the resounding success of previous year’s exhibitions and The Kildare Gallery’s silver medal winning outdoor sculpture garden at Bloom 2016, The Kildare Gallery’s Vanishing Art exhibition makes its third annual appearance at Carton House.

This exclusive celebration of art welcomes sculptures and paintings from esteemed artists including Orla de Bri, Carolyn Mulholland, Stephanie Hess, Bob Quinn, Patrick O’Reilly, Leo Higgins and Alva Gallagher.

Recently opened at Carton House, Maynooth, The Kildare Gallery is a feast for the eyes & senses.

The Gallery is located in the charming old Steward’s house, which dates back to the late 1800s.

The house has been brought back to life, to create a gallery of distinction set amongst the grounds of one of Ireland’s finest hotels.

Fine art paintings, sculpture, Irish craft & design are on display throughout; You can also find on the grounds surrounding the Kildare Gallery a collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures, sure to enhance any garden.

The Kildare Gallery provides an interactive space making art accessible for all to enjoy.

A display of world class art can only further Carton House’s existing reputation as a high-end destination for discerning guests.

Ken & Ruth are passionate about promoting Irish art and design.

They have had success over the last number of years with Vanishing Art at Carton House, Ireland’s largest outdoor exhibition, as well as winning gold & silver gilt medals at Bloom for The Garden of Sculptures.