PHOTOS: Artists Brighten Up Denny Street With ‘Art In The Park’

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Tralee Chamber Alliance President Aidan Kelly with Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Norma Foley and Arts Officer at Tralee Chamber Alliance Mary Greene and participating artists in the ‘Art In The Park’ on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE were some fabulous paintings on display at the first day of a new initiative from Tralee Chamber Alliance on Saturday.

Artists from all over the county were invited to sign up for the initiative which will see them put their work on the railings of the town park on Denny Street on every Saturday during the summer.

The first day was a huge success and everyone agreed it was a fantastic addition to the already beautiful looking part of the town.

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Mikel’s portrait of Christy McCarthy. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mary Greene, the Arts Officer with Tralee Chamber Alliance, has put a lot of work into the initiative and she was delighted with the first day.

“The artists are from all over the county and beyond. We have around 30 registered to take part but people can still sign up for it. It’s on from June to the end of August but we’re looking at putting it on for Culture Night, during Heritage Week and the Sunday of Féile na mBláth,” she said.

Aidan Kelly was delighted to see the initiative come to fruition.

“It’s great to encourage local artists which is the most important thing really. For our visitors and local people it’s great to be able to show the paintings on the railings on such an historic street,” he said.

Local artist Mikel brought a real townie element to the display with his portraits of Christy McCarthy, Willie Seeler and James O’Brien while other artists had landscapes, interpretations of classic works of art and some stunning originals. Scroll down for photos…

Damien Slattery, Tralee, with his work. Damien is having an exhibition of his work next weekend in Roundy’s Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Judy Costelloe, Tralee, with her art. Photo by Dermot Crean

Local artist Mikel with portraits of music legend Jimi Hendrix and artist Francis Bacon as well as locals Willie Seeler, Christy McCarthy and James O’Brien. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Betty Rohan from Killarney with her art. Photo by Dermot Crean

JJ Sheehy with her art. Photo by Dermot Crean

Grainne O’Connor from Listowel. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Sheila Bulman from Tralee with her work. Photo by Dermot Crean

Olivia O’Carra from Killarney with her work. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Peggy Casey from Ballyheigue with her work. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sandra Griffin from Kilmoyley with her art. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Betty Rohan from Killarney with Mayor Of Tralee Norma Foley. Photo by Dermot Crean

Elizabeth and Winnie Griffin from Killarney with their work. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mary Sheehan from Knocknagree with her art. Also included is JJ Sheehy from Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tralee Chamber Alliance President Aidan Kelly with Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Norma Foley and Arts Officer at Tralee Chamber Alliance Mary Greene and participating artists in the ‘Art In The Park’ on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

2 Comments

  1. Love it!

  2. Matty O'Leary says:

    Tralee town parks railings on Denny Street was so cultural today.

    There was a great artistic buzz and the wonderful Artists were quite intergenerational, a good blend of youthfulness with maturity.

    The artworks on display were just as creative, talented and diverse as what is on display on St Stephens Green railings in Dublin.

    Tralee is looking all the better for it!

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