The Arts House

Percussionist Alex Petcu was a guest on the show with Elmarie Mawe, ahead of the upcoming Sold Out gig in Triskel Arts Centre with his sister, the violinist Ioana Petcu Colan. We also featured music from his album "In Time" and had a very tiny guest appearance from a special contributer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Conor Tallon spoke to Curator Michael Warren about the biggest Work of the Week to date! We’re going vertical with this WORK OF THE WEEK! ‘Almost all my sculpture, large or small, appears to have a distinctive down-to-earthness, a particular grounding…’ -- Michael Warren Measuring five metres in height,  Obelisk of Bronze  (1987-88) by Michael Warren is easily the tallest work...

August is a special month in Cork as every year we celebrate Cork Craft Month on the arts show. We're still enjoying the summer heat and the dandelions growing wild, so we kicked off the show with Mary Greene introducing one of our favourites, and after Maeve Murphy has her top tips for the first week of Cork Craft Month, singer BIlly Kennedy introduces his new single recorded in lockdown. We also...

In this clip from Sunday's arts show on Cork's 96FM & C103 Elmarie chatted to Roy Buckley about his new single "The Old Man of Patrick Street" which has been nominated for Grammy selection. Conor has updates on activities in the Glucksman Gallery in UCC, and the Uilinn West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen, and there's music from Muskerry with Iarla O Lionard ad Ger Wolfe. i Hosted on Acast. See...

We can't record guests in studio at the moment, so Elmarie and Conor have been inviting guests to their back garden! This week John Spillane sat for a chat about the upcoming Live gig, streamed from deBarra's in Clonakilty, in a fully ticketed Pay to View concert. Over 30 years in the business, John's chatted in studio numerous times before, so this was a gentle meander through whatever topics and...

It's been a while since Clare Sands had a chance to play in Studio One of Cork's 96FM, but she's as busy as ever, so joined Elmarie Mawe to chat about what she's up to now, and introduce a classic recorded in the Sin é in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing a celebration of just some of our Cork singers, this section features a hugely successful single from Aine Whelan's first solo album, and a dreamy late night sharing from Facebook Live of Jack O Rourke and Julie Kelleher in a gorgeous blend of harmony, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to Assistant Curator of the Crawford Art Gallery Michael Waldron about this weeks featured Work of the Week....River To The Sea. Lyrical and luminous,  River to the Sea  (1959) is a boldly coloured landscape by Derry-born artist Norah McGuinness. A traditional thatched cottage, turf ricks, and rugged coastline set us firmly on the edge of the Atlantic, but the composit...

In this week's Work of the Week with the Crawford Art Gallery, Conor Tallon and curator Michael Waldron met face to face for the first time since Lockdown to discuss the painting in the gallery itself, rather than purely online. A little extra engineering was involved to ensure arrangements were Socially Distant and safe. This work is hanging over the grand staircase of the gallery, and it's one m...

During Lockdown, Cork singer Fiona Kennedy raised money online for Frontline workers and so many other causes, as she freely played and streamed gigs weekly. Her new single is another example of this empathetic singer, who was moved by the death of George Floyd. Elmarie caught up with Fiona on the phone for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing beats the magic of a live gig. And for a Cork artist, a live gig in Cork Opera House is particularly sweet. "Alive" is the new album from Mick Flannery, recorded live in Cork Opera House in 2019 and released on July 24th. Mick called to the back garden for a Socially Distant interview with Elmarie Mawe on a balmy, summer evening........... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Conor Tallon went into The Crawford Arts Gallery tghis week to have a look at Charlotte Kennedy's,  Cork Custom House 1724 , and followed up with a call to Assistant Curator Michael Waldron...to find out he'd made a big mistake!!! This Watercolour conjures up an image of what once was, Charlotte Kennedy’s  Cork Custom House 1724  (1997) offers an elevation view of the oldest wing of...

Conor Tallon spoke to Assistant Curator Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery about The River Boundary (Lough Hyne)  by William Crozier. This week's work of the Week offers an escape into the natural world. The title provides a clue to the location – Lough Hyne, near Skibbereen, which has for centuries been acknowledged as a special place. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow cha...

Caimin Gilmore on Double Bass weaves a spell over the listener as he plays the enchanting and evocative "SeannCheann" composed by Linda Buckley. Conjuring the Wild Atlantic as it crashes around her home place at The Old Head of Kinsale, Linda introduces the piece as she chats to Elmarie Mawe for The Arts House. This interview marked the release of the track on EP this week. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Yvonne Coughlan tells Elmarie Mawe all about the RSVP night of theatre for Live at the Drive-In at Kinsale Arts Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a selection from Sunday's The Arts House with lots of info about various happenenings in Cork at the moment. From Cork Craft and Design with their YouTube channel ahead of Cork Craft Month to the reopening of the Lavit Gallery, and the continued brilliant work of the ArtsForAll team to an opportunity for families to get involved in this year's Summer Sing. This slice of the show also featur...

Elmarie Mawe on Cork's 96FM & C103 chatted to Anna Mulcahy about the 2020 celebration of Kinsale Arts Weekend. And celebration truly is the word when, for the first time in months, audiences can book tickets for live shows! From theatre to gigs, events for children, an arts trail and live music on the streets, this year's festival embraces all that brings us together -while still complying wit...

Unknown artist, View of Cork Harbour from Rostellan, Inisbeg Island , 1809, oil on canvas, 22.5 x 50.5 cm. Purchased, 2007. Although the artist of this view is unknown, it is thought to be taken from a vantage point on the eastern side of Cork Harbour, near Rostellan, in 1809. The topography, however, appears to be exaggerated for both picturesque and dramatic effect! Renowned for its scale, Cork...

Conor Tallon spoke to Assistant Curator Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery about Mainie Jellett's  Abstract Composition , As we get ready to open our doors again on Monday 29 June, it’s exciting to think about seeing and experiencing art ‘in the flesh’ once again. During the long lockdown, many of us turned to the work of artists, writers, actors, musicians, and so many others in our...

Conor Tallon spoke to Assistant Curator Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery about Drug Jar (Albarello) ,an eighteenth century, earthenware pottery jar gifted through the Gibson Bequest, 1919. For this WORK OF THE WEEK we turn our attention to a curious object that entered our collection a century ago! This earthenware Medicinal or Drug Jar dates back to at least the eighteenth century. Mor...

We are always so pleased to highlight and showcase Cork singers, songwriters and performers, whether they’re working here or abroad. And whether they’re new to the scene or working for years in the arts. JD Kelleher is one of those artists who has done and is doing it all. Somewhat of an all-rounder and chameleon. he can act, he can sing, he can present, he can write, he can change his image, he c...

Elmarie Mawe met up with Lorraine Maye to look over the events planned for the first week of this years festival...and how they overcame all the challenges put in their way when so many other festivals have been cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe spoke to Corcadorca crew member turned performer Sadbh Barrett Coakley about her first hand experience of performing in 'Contact'...Corcadorca's 'surprise' show for the Cork Midsummer Festival... where they arrive unannounced at various parts of Cork as the sun goes down.... already the response has been beyond their expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Conor Tallon spoke to Assistant Curator Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery about Corpus Christi Procession  (c.1908) by Aloysius O’Kelly We’re marking the Feast of Corpus Christi (11 June) with this WORK OF THE WEEK! As we patiently await the return of large public gatherings,  Corpus Christi Procession  (c.1908) by Aloysius O’Kelly captures a beautiful impression of one th...

Now more than ever the Arts in Ireland needs your support ... from the ground up and also from the top down... Regular guest on the Arts House Gerry Kelly explains the vital importance of the National Arts Recovery Plan proposed by the National Campaign for the Arts : "If we allow the arts to be left behind as we move to rebuild Ireland, attempts to re-stimulate the arts and culture sector down th...