"Art for All Ages' programme expands to include monthly activities for older people, starting April 12th 2006.

Press Release, April 2006

Education/Outreach

The National Gallery of Ireland is pleased to inform visitors of an expanded service to its popular programme 'Art for All Ages'.

'Art for All Ages' is organised as part of the Gallery's Education and Outreach Services and aims to encourage creativity and life-long learning. Up until recently the programme comprised of week-long events in May, September and February. It will now be expanded and enhanced to include a monthly event for older people interested in learning more about the Gallery and its collection.

Activities will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting on Wednesday April 12th at 2pm in the Lecture Theatre with a talk on Mary Magdalene-Saint or Sinner? by Gallery curator, Janet McLean. The new 'Art for All Ages' monthly events are open to adults. Admission is free and materials are provided. No booking necessary.

For further information or brochures, contact Aileen Nolan, Outreach Officer, telephone (01) 663 3506 or Email anolan@ngi.ie

How to find us:
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square and Clare St. Dublin 2
Telephone (01) 661 5133 or email info@ngi.ie

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm; Thursday 9.30am-8.30pm; Sunday 12.00pm-5.30pm
Easter Holiday Arrangements: Closed at 5.30pm on Holy Thursday (April 13th) and all day Good Friday (April 14th)

Press & Communications Office
National Gallery of Ireland
Telephone (01) 663 3598
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