Ty Art Trip

 “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” –

Leonardo da Vinci

On Friday May 5th Transition Year students attended the Crawford Art Gallery ,and the  The Glucksman Gallery with Art Teachers Ms O Connell ,and Ms Duggan.

Crawford Art Gallery is a national cultural institution located in a significant heritage building in the heart of Cork city dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary. The gallery's collection comprises of over 3,000 works, ranging from eighteenth-century Irish and European painting and sculpture, through to contemporary video installations.

The Glucksman is a contemporary art museum in the historic lower grounds of University College Cork. Named in honour of one of its founding donors, the American financier and philanthropist Lewis Glucksman, the building was opened by President Mary McAleese on 14 October 2004. 

Designed by O'Donnell + Tuomey architects, the gallery has won numerous awards for its architecture and creative programmes. The Glucksman presents ambitious exhibitions of Irish and international art alongside a range of events and activities designed to encourage participation from all visitors, whether an art professional or first time gallery-goer.