The C.I.A.S. is an important force in contemporary visual arts culture in
Ireland. As well as the purchase of artworks, it runs a regular programme of visits to public and private galleries, artists’
studios and private collections. The society also advises on the collection and display of Irish art, leading to a greater
appreciation and understanding of the country’s dynamic contemporary visual arts movement.
CIAS Outings in 2011
Here
are our upcoming events for this autumn/winter
Saturday
July 23, Down
11.15 a.m. F.E McWilliams Studio and Gallery, Banbridge, Co. Down
Viewing of The Surreal in Irish Art, an exhibition that explores the origins of Surrealism in Irish art and its subsequent
influences on contemporary artists.
2.30 p.m Ava Gallery, Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co. Down. Viewing of A celebration of Irish Art and Modernism.
This exhibition re-explores the fascinating observations made by Dr. S.B Kennedy in his definitive book Irish Art
and Modernism 1991. see www.clandeboye.co.uk for directions. Saturday August 6, Kilkenny 11.30
a.m. Kilkenny Castle. Co. Kilkenny
Visit to Kilkenny Arts Festival. Meet at Castle where we will visit exhibitions by Liam O’Callaghan,
Lucy Mckenna and Daithi O hUallachain. 3.00 p.m. Blackbird Gallery, 18 William Street
Kilkenny.
Opening of exhibition
of work by three emerging artists. Saturday September 17, Kildare
& Carlow
11.15 a.m. Ballintubbert House, Athy, Co. Kildare. Group sculpture exhibition in grounds of Ballintubbert House, as guests of Mr. Bruce Yates. N.B The gardens at Ballintubbert House were designed by the architect Edwin Lutyens 2.30 p.m. Visual
Art Centre, Co. Carlow.
Visit to Sonja Landweer retrospective exhibition Saturday
October 8, Dublin 2.00 p.m. Earlsfort Terrace Visit to Dublin Contemporary, Terrible Beauty. Exhibition of international art. N.B
This event is to be confirmed as exhibition programme is not yet available. Saturday November 19, Dublin 12.30 p.m. Dublin Castle (we will meet at the
Chapel) Guided tour of art
collection in the castle. Saturday Decembre 10,
Dublin 2.00 p.m. Annual Christmas gallery trawl, followed by reception at The United
Arts Club,
3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. 14.00
Visit group exhibition "The Alchemist's Chamber" curated by Olivier Cornet at Film Base, Temple Bar 14.30
Visit Graphic Studio Gallery, Cope St. 15.15 Visit Ib Jorgensen Gallery, Hibernian Way 15.45
Visit Sebastian Guinness Gallery, Dawson St. 16.00 Visit Visit Oliver Sears Gallery, Molesworth st. 16.20 Visit Gormley Gallery, South Frederick St. 17.15 Raffle in United Arts Club, 3 Fitzwilliam
St.
RAFFLE Tickets 5 euro
Prizes 1. Carmel Mooney print 2. Adrienne Symes etching 3. C.I.A.S. gold pin 4. 3 bottles of Bordeaux wine 5. Christman goody bag
MEMBERSHIP
We encourage those who may have forgotten to do so to please pay
their 2011 subs as this is our only income and enables us to continue the work of the CIAS which has been ongoing for over
50 years. 2012 subs are due in January and early receipt of same would be appreciated.
New Members
Why not give a Christmas gift of membership if he CIAS to a friend or relation thus helping the development
of the CIAS and ensuring a number of interesting and social outings for the recipient in 2012. Free copy of DVD for all new
members
NOTICES
1 The artist Marie Louise Martin, a member of the CIAS will be having Studio Open
Days on 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th December 11am - 5pm and all are welcome. email: printmaker@marie-louisemartin.com tel: 087 2859796
2. The artist Bernadette Madden, a member of CIAS will be having an Open Day in The Studio, Haddington
Rd on 3rd December 12noon - 6pm. Studio open most days after. email info@bernadettemadden.ie tel: 6686874
3. The united Arts Club will be having a sale of small works on Saturday 26th November. Viewing from
4pm and sale will take place at 8pm. All work to sell at 50 euro.
Please download the booking form below and fill it out befor returning it to us (details
on form). In the interest of assisting members in need of transport we would kindly ask you to please tick the relevant box
if you are in a position to offer lifts to out of town events.
Please also book as soon as possible for the out
of town events so that we can confirm numbers for the venues concerned. if
you can't download the form and would like to join any of these events, you can also contact Mary Tuohy at 086 8153031 or
email marytuohy50@gmail.com or write to Mary Tuohy 79 Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
There
is a charge of €10.00 (€5.00 concessions) per person and per visit to cover administration costs.
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Contemporary Irish Art Society was founded in 1962 by such progressive figures as Gordon Lambert, Cecil King, Stanley Mosse,
James White and Michael Scott, with Sir Basil Goulding as Chairman. The purpose of the society was to encourage a greater
level of patronage of living Irish artists which, at the time, was extremely low. This was mainly achieved by raising funds
to purchase artworks by living artists, which were then donated to public collections. The first purchase in 1962 was an important
painting by Pat Scott, donated to the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, and funded by nine generous patrons who each
put £10 in a hat, following a private view at the Dawson Gallery. Over the following 12 years the society purchased
37 works for the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, until in 1974, Dublin Corporation started to provide an annual purchasing fund
for the gallery. The enthusiasm and vision of these founding members of the society was the catalyst which led to the development
of many important art collections in Ireland. In 1980 the society assembled a collection of Works on Paper which was shown
at the Sense of Ireland Festival and was subsequently presented to University College Dublin. The society has continued to
support Irish artists through the purchase and donation of artworks to institutions throughout Ireland. Some 40 public institutions
have received works by contemporary Irish artists, amongst them, the Crawford Gallery, Limerick Municipal Gallery, The Butler
Gallery, Kilkenny, IMMA, as well as hospitals, and other official bodies.
JOINING THE CIAS
If you would like to join the Contemporary Irish Art Society please send
your details (name, postal address, phone number and email) to Mary Tuohy, 79 Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, with your subscription. Young Members (under 30) €15 ; Individual
€40; Couple €55, Corporate €250 Enquiries on subscriptions to: marytuohy50@gmail.com You can also click on the
membership link at the bottom of this page to download a membership form. Fill it out, print it and send it to the above
address with your subscription.
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