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Welcome to Gorey School of Art
Gorey School of Art is a hive of creative activity. Students and staff promote a wide range of activities within a positive atmosphere. New ideas are always encouraged and developed through studio based projects, one-to-one tutorials, which are professionally relevant and current. We are a small, highly focused school with a staff of practicing artists from around the country. The School is located in a rural community with access to internationally recognised artists. Students flourish through project based blocks that allow for the development of artistic identities with an investigative sense that fosters current, innovative and critical thinking.
As a prospective student, visitor or supporter of the School, we have an open-door policy for interested parties to visit the studios and staff during opening hours.
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The School has been contributing to a progressive, vibrant and positive art environment in Wexford for the past 15 years. Recognised throughout Ireland by key art institutions and organisations as a center of excellence, the school is proud to acknowledge the achievements of its’ students, both past and present.
Natasha Conway was the only representative from Ireland selected for the Saatchi’s New Sensations exhibition 2009 in association with The Saatchi Gallery and Channel 4. Natasha who is originally from Co. Kildare attended Gorey School of Art from 2005 to 2008, graduating with a BA in Fine Art Painting. The New Sensations exhibition took place in London in October. Natasha was also awarded the NUI Art Prize 2009.
Anne Hendrick attended the portfolio preparation course at Gorey School of Art from 2001-2002. Anne successfully gained entry into the National College of Art & Design where she graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Painting. Subsequently Anne became the Director and curator for the Stone Gallery. Anne’s success as an artist has seen her exhibit both nationally and internationally. Selected Galleries include, Mostertruck Gallery, Templebar Gallery & Studios and the Ashford Gallery in Dublin, The Context Gallery in Derry and the Brick Lane Gallery in London.
Deirdre Walsh was awarded the RDS R.C. Lewis-Crosby painting award 2009. Deirdre who is originally from Drogheda, Co. Louth attended Gorey School of Art from 2005 to 2008, graduating with a BA in Fine Art Painting. Deirdre has also exhibited her work twice at Turn Berlin Gallery in Berlin in 2009 and has been selected to exhibit her drawings in Beijing in 2010.
Richard Carr, originally from Dublin attended Gorey School of Art from 2004 to 2008, graduating with BA in Art. Since Graduating Richard has been selected for Soundgate at Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), The Architectural Center and Platform 4 in Denmark, Sonic Vigil - Cork, SoundFjord Sonic Art Duke Box - London & DragonFly Festival - Sweden. One of Richards pieces was also selected for double CD 'Out of Silence' Reflections on Samuel Becketts Work' curated by Wolfgang Peter Menzel
www.richardcarr.blogspot.com“During my four years at GSA I had an extremely positive experience with lecturers and fellow students. The environment was critical, supportive and fun providing a place for a student to really push his/her practice and build a good platform for him/herself to work from in future years." Richard Carr
Emma Murphy was selected to exhibit her work at Turn Berlin, Germany in 2009. Emma attended Gorey School of Art from 2005 to 2008 graduating with a BA in Fine Art Painting.
Eric Van Kampen, originally from the Netherlands, attended Gorey School of Art from 2005 to 2007. Having successfully completing the portfolio course, Eric was accepted onto our Fine Art (level 6) course. Eric’s outstanding work coupled with his Fine Art (level 6) qualification gained him direct entry into year two of a B.A. (Hons) programme at the National College of Art & Design. Eric is currently studying Fine Art Media at NCAD.
"Since I've left GSA I find myself continually referring back to my experience there. The frame of mind and way of thinking that I developed in the college's surroundings have continued to inform my work method and thought process to this day. I am now on a Media course in the NCAD which I accessed via direct entry with a portfolio of work that I compiled in Gorey with the help of the tutors. Thank you Gorey School of Art"
Catriona Mc Loughlan is currently completing a B.A. (Hons) in Visual Arts Practice in the Institute of Design &Technology Dun Laoghaire. Having successfully completeing the Fine Art (level 6) course at Gorey School of Art, Catriona applied and was accepted directly into year two of the B.A. (Hons) in Visual Arts Practice. Catriona has exhibited in many spaces including the prominent Éigse Arts Festival in Carlow.
Paddy Mc Loughlin attended the portfolio preparation course at Gorey School of Art from 2005 to 2006. In this time Paddy produced a portfolio of photography, which was subsequently awarded top marks on two courses at IADT. Paddy was successfully accepted onto the prestigious B.A. in Photography course at IADT where he continues to study today.
“I did the portfolio preparation course at Gorey School of Art. The time I spent there gave me the confidence and ability to further my studies at IADT. Because of the intimate size of the college, everyone there had a great opportunity to really learn from the tutors. The projects I did there prepared me for college work I would be doing in the future. As well as that I made some of my best friends on the course. Now I am really enjoying my second year in Dun Laoghaire and with no doubt at all I can say I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the tutors at Gorey School of Art.” Paddy Mc Loughlin
