Highlanes Gallery Events 2026

 

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From June 2st -  Summer Solstice with Drogheda Creative Writers & Just Write!

 

 

Join Drogheda Creative Writers and Just Write Poetry Group as they return to Highlanes Gallery to mark the Summer Solstice.

Come and join them on the longest day of the year, celebrating the nourishing light of the sun, and all that it gives to the earth and its people.

Summer reminds us that there is still hope in the world, and that light can spread to the far reaches of the globe, and inspire others.

We remember also the light that shines in each and every one of us, reflected in the talent of our local poets. A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

 

Tea & Coffee is served on arrival.

Free, and all welcome.

More Information Here

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16th August Sunday Drogheda Brass Band – Summer Sunday Courtyard Performance

 

 

Afternoon Event,Families & Children,Outdoor,Performance

1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

The sounds of summer abound as the captivating, bright, melodic sound of Drogheda Brass band flows around Laurence Street.   Revel in music outdoors as the streetscape of Laurence Street is lifted with the uplifting music of Drogheda Brass Band as they perform in the gallery’s courtyard on Sunday 16th August at 1.50pm for an […]

Tickets Available Here

 

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8 th July Prepare Your Young Creatives Entry With artists Sadbh de Buitléir-Kearney 

 

With Sadbh de Buitléir-Kearney 
Wednesday 8th July 11.30am-1pm
Ages: 8 - 18

Having announced our first Young Creatives Art Competition, closing date Sunday 12th July, we invite children to attend a 'studio-session' and informal creative environment within the gallery where children can continue working on an artwork already begun at home, or start anew.

If you enjoy illustration and love to create, these fun and supportive workshop sessions are the perfect place to make art, make friends, and bring your imaginations to life.


Booking is only €8 per person, plus booking fee, but also available are a limited number of Family/Two-for-One tickets.

Tickets for  Sadbh de Buitléir-Kearney Here

 

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8th August - 31st October  -  Young Creatives Art Competition

 

Calling all young creatives!
To continue the gallery's 20th anniversary celebrations we annouce a brand-new initiative – an art competition and exhibition for children 18 years and under. The competition celebrates imagination, originality and innovation and highlights the creative voices of children and young people of all abilities.
 
Developed with Highlanes Gallery’s IGNITE (12-18 yrs) and AMPLIFY (18-30 yrs) young persons’ panels, the competition focuses on themes of identity and the environment under the title - Me, my place, our world, and uniquely this competition will be adjudicated by individuals from the panels. 
 
Highlanes 20: Young Creatives Art Competition has categories for entry from Category A: Under 6 Years, Category B: 7-10 Years, Category C: 11-14 Years and Category D: 15-18 Years, with an Additional Needs section in each of the four categories. 

The competition is open to original artwork from children across the island of Ireland, no larger than A3 portrait or landscape format size in a range of media from pencil, paint, collage and mixed-media, and stop-motion/ moving image work, no longer than 20 seconds. Each entry must be delivered by hand or post, and must be accompanied by a completed Application Form attached to the rear of the artwork. The closing date for entries is Sunday 12th July at 2pm. The prize giving ceremony and exhibition opening will take place on Friday 7th August, and the exhibition will open to the public from Saturday 8th August until Saturday 31st October. For full details go to Young Creatives Art Competition.