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DECEMBER 2007/ JANUARY 2008 The National Gallery of Ireland presents a host of lively events, many free of charge, with something to suit every family member young and old during the coming festive season. The popular Christmas Family Art Holiday will take place 27 to 29 December at 3.00pm. No booking is necessary, and all are welcome. Admission is free. Family Time, with supervised drawing in the Atrium workspace, will take place during the first week in January, daily at 3.00pm. For Teenagers, there will be an art workshop on Friday 4 January from 12.00-2.00pm. The Saturday Family Programme, with supervised drawing for families, resumes after the Christmas break on Saturday 5 January at 3pm in the Baroque Room, with Pantomime Time!, led by Geraldine O'Neill. Admission is free and materials are provided (limited to 70 places). For adults wishing to develop their creative side, there are Drawing Studies courses which begin 12 January, with week-long advanced drawing classes commencing on 3 March. These courses book up very quickly, and tickets are available in advance the Gallery Shop. On view in Room 20 is an exhibition celebrating the work of former students of the Gallery's Drawing Studies course, until spring 2008, admission free. In addition to the Gallery's permanent display of Irish and European paintings, visitors can view some of the temporary exhibitions currently on show, such as Paintings from Poland: Symbolism to Modern Art (1880-1939). This exhibition will appeal to all art lovers, especially those with an interest in European history and culture. Closes 27 January 2008. Admission free. In keeping with annual tradition, the National Gallery will mount the exquisite Vaughan bequest of Turner watercolours (1-31 January 2008), complemented by a special display of miniatures, many painted on materials such as card, copper and ivory, from the Mary A. McNeill bequest. Print Gallery, admission free. A series of free public talks on related topics, including Turner and Romantic Nature, and What is a Miniature?. will take place in January on Tuesdays at 10.30am and Sundays at 3.00pm. Admission free. Music for Museums, is a collaborative project involving the National Gallery of Ireland, leading US Museums, and Dublin-born clarinettist, Carol McGonnell as artistic director. Supported by Culture Ireland, the series aims to bring the best in Irish and American musical talent to the Gallery. The programme continues in the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland with a concert byThe Knights Chamber Orchestra on 14 December at 8pm, followed by a performance by the New York based Argento Chamber Ensemble, led by conductor, Michel Galante. Tickets for the National Gallery concerts are available direct from the Gallery Shop, price €20.00 & €12.00 Concessions. Some tickets may be available at the door, however advance ticket purchase is advised. Other National Gallery concerts in the festive season include The London Irish Camerata chamber orchestra on 9 December, The Royal Irish Academy of Music Christmas Concert on 13 December and The National Chamber Choir with a performance of festive music on 20 December. The music programme continues
into the New Year with excerpts from Vivaldi's Four Seasons by
The Miró Chamber Orchestra on 24 February, and the final
Irish concert in the Music for Museums series, featuring Ailish
Tynan and Hugh Tinney, on 29 January. For full details of exhibitions, courses, and calendar of events, pick up a copy of the Gallery News from the Information Desks, or see website for details of individual events. For further information contact: Valerie Keogh/ Emma Pearson Gallery Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Thurs 9.30am-8.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-5.30pm. Closed 24-26 December & Good Friday Admission to the Gallery is free.
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