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<title>Cow House RSS</title><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/index.html</link><description>News</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Cow House Studios</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-08-26T17:59:55+01:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:23:12 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>Photos&#x21; Photos&#x21; Photos&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-08-26T17:59:55+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6cf0ec0a1a64de4a6e8d16168af36a57-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6cf0ec0a1a64de4a6e8d16168af36a57-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems like just yesterday we were picking up the first group from the airport, and now the farm is quiet again.    We had such a great time with everyone in our first full nine week summer.    We&rsquo;re really going to miss the group of characters we met this year, and hope to see you all this winter when we travel to the US and France.


...We were also lucky enough to be be treated to a shadow puppet performance by Julie&rsquo;s good friend Liz Lake, and what better way to follow up a night performance than with a great campfire and some toasted marshmallows.   Liz was also kind enough to run a few workshops making masks and scrapbooks in her short stay.


...Congratulations to both of you, and thanks for giving Mary an excuse to make a few of her delicious deserts.


The last few days were spent making some really ambitious final projects punctuated by some night photography and a bit of downtime by the lake.    We were again impressed with the scale and scope of the work in our last critique.    We wish you all the best of luck in your school year, and hope you can kep us posted on new work.    Please have a look at the final set of photos here, and check back soon for a web gallery of some of the work produced this summer.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The new photos look great on the website&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-08-17T11:25:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/9cf9fc26f307b21a8223634d61641403-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/9cf9fc26f307b21a8223634d61641403-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our second week of session three started of with a great weaving demo from Julie, and a few people even met her challenge managing to top Frank&rsquo;s best efforts.    We continued with our photography and painting assignments where it was evident by critique on Tuesday that everyone put in a huge effort.


On Wednesday we headed for the Dingle Peninsula where we visited Gallarus Oratory, a 1200 year old stone church built entirely from stone.    Resembling an upturned boat this elegant structure has remained bone dry despite its lack of mortar.    Paul, Janet and Jenny even managed to earn trips to heaven by squeezing through the buildings tiny window.  ...  And a short visit to a hidden beach at the end of the peninsula with a great view of Dead Man&rsquo;s Island. 


Our second day out west was spent in and around Killarney where we visited its spectacularly restored Ross Castle, a beautifully dilapidated Muckross Abbey and had a fun night listening to some traditional Irish music and trying out some of the rides at the Puck Fair in Killorgan.


On our last day we visited the island of Skellig Michael, a Unesco World Heritage site off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula.    On the choppy boat ride out we had a close look at the gannet population and seals on Skellig Bheag.    Once there, it was a steep climb of over 600 steps to the beautiful monastic settlement.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our first photos from Session 3</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-08-10T15:40:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/38b4acdbe96f9dc78893ec0ef7ad6f6c-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/38b4acdbe96f9dc78893ec0ef7ad6f6c-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hard to believe the summer is nearing its end!    It feels like just yesterday we were picking up our first group from the airport, but here we are more than one week into our third session.    We&rsquo;ve been busy from the start.    Our first few days were spent on some drawing exercises, learning to use manual film cameras and making our first prints in the darkroom.


We started our two day trip to Dublin at the studio of former Cow House resident artist Aoife Collins.    She is currently artist in residence at IMMA (The Irish Museum of Modern Art) and was generous enough to give us an hour of her time to discuss the ideas and processes behind her work.    Other highlights of our stay included an entertaining trip through the city streets with Lorcan Collins, a visit to the gold collection at the National Museum and late night gelato in Temple Bar.


Back at the studio everyone continued their hard work in the studio, but we still found time to take a walk up to Kelly&rsquo;s trees, go swimming and fishing in the pond, and celebrate Paul&rsquo;s birthday.    Happy 17th... the photos look great on the website!    Check them out here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Final photos from Session 2</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-08-04T10:22:04+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/706ecba3fb939e927f387217fa7f8cd7-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/706ecba3fb939e927f387217fa7f8cd7-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Its been four days since everyone from session 2 returned home for the rest of the summer.    In our last week everyone worked really hard on their final projects.    There was a huge variety of media and techniques, from large scale ink drawings to paintings on paper and canvas, weaving garments with reeds, printing in the darkroom, and even sculpting with hay and masking tape.  


In the midst of all the work we still made time to visit nearby Rose Acre Soaps where a local family makes soap from the milk of their 13 goats.   Everyone had a chance  to pick up a few gifts and meet the goats, including unicorn, who was born with only one horn.


We also fished for our dinner one evening.   Congratulations to Jamie, Lauren, Tess and Madeleine for their successful efforts.    An evening campfire, night photography, and a trivia showdown between Alex and Grace for a handmade tote bag by Julie were all part of the weeks events.    The Paris crew even had the courage to swim in the pond on the last night.


Please have a look at the photos from our final week here, and to everyone who participated have a great end to your summer!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Today is gonna&#x27; be the best day of our lives...</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-07-26T08:05:44+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/e81ad49fcb2e144b19ef5eaaf78db5cc-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/e81ad49fcb2e144b19ef5eaaf78db5cc-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Week two started on the farm with some life drawing, and a continuation of our drawing and photo projects from the previous week.    Julie introduced weaving to the group, and we managed to squeeze in a few juggling and cartwheel lessons as well.


Our trip to Cork started at Blarney Castle where everyone got a chance to kiss the famous stone.    A few were surprised to see it wasn&rsquo;t made of gold or covered in jewels, and its hard to tell if its powers bestowed the gift of eloquence to anyone since the group as a whole never seems to be at a loss for words.    After a quick walk through the grounds we headed to Cork City for a beautiful lunch at the English Market.    Afterwords, four different groups gave Frank an Iron Chef challenge by picking some surprise ingredients for dinner.  

...On the bus ride Mary-Kate and Julie worked their musical magic and willed us an absolutely beautiful day.    A long hike along the coast to an old castle and a trip to a goat farm for some ice-cream were followed by some leisure time and sunbathing by the water.    After dinner we had a talent show where Manya, Victoria and Mary-Kate shared top honors.  

...We&rsquo;re lucky we had her here for our Sunday morning brunch as she led the efforts for some excellent huevos rancheros.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Session 2&#x2c; the first photos...</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-07-19T16:53:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/86dfb909206199f0106a31ae67271e82-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/86dfb909206199f0106a31ae67271e82-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our second session got off to a fast start with everyone producing some great work in our first three days, late night dance parties in the studio and some impressive marshmallow and spaghetti structures.    Congrats to Victoria, Mary-Kate, Grace and Charlotte for their winning effort.


Our two day trip to Dublin took us to the Irish Museum of Modern Art where we saw the work of Carlos Garaicoa and had a studio visit with former Cow House resident artist Aoife Collins.    Other highlights during our stay included the Gallery of Photography, Chester Beatty Library, the Book of Kells at Trinity College and of course ice cream and Top Shop.  


Inspired by watching Francis Ford Coppola&rsquo;s new film Tetro in Dublin, upon returning to the studio we decided to watch his masterpiece, The Godfather.    This past Sunday we were treated to an artist talk by photo realist painter Robert Cottingham.    We were thrilled to see such a great turnout for the event, and were even paid a visit by last years visiting artist Darragh Casey.    Please be sure to have a look at the gallery page by clicking here, and check back next week for updates.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our final photos from session 1</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-07-12T23:23:04+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/543173fdcf8992aac1cb1f52c75d092e-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/543173fdcf8992aac1cb1f52c75d092e-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our final week was spent working hard in the studio.    We were amazed by everyones dedication to their final projects, and it was evident in the work we saw in our final critique.    It wasn&rsquo;t all hard work though, as there was still time for a nice walk in the woods, night swimming and some ultimate frisbee.    We were impressed with Eugeine&rsquo;s raw egg drinking abilities, and her knack for persuading Frank to take on some impossibly difficult French dishes.    Good times...


You will all be missed dearly, and we&rsquo;re already looking forward to our winter reunions.    Its never to early to start planning!    Have a great time with the rest of your summer, and don&rsquo;t forget to have a look at our updated photos here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Robert Cottingham: Artist Talk</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2010-07-08T17:34:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/48d3fa7ef71e1a5abc482f54be9da735-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/48d3fa7ef71e1a5abc482f54be9da735-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In partnership with Newtownbarry House Studio Programme, Wexford Arts Centre, and Anya von Gosseln we are delighted to host a talk by American artist Robert Cottingham.


Robert Cottingham belongs to the first generation of American Photorealists, alongside Chuck Close, Richard Estes, Robert Bechtle and Ralph Goings.   Born in 1935 in Brooklyn NY, Cottingham was educated at Pratt Institute, NY. ...  This public talk presents a rare opportunity to hear the artist speak about his work. 


Cottinghams work is in major collections in the US and Europe, such as The Ludwig Museum in Cologne, The Metropolitan Museum and The Museum of Modern Art, both in NY, The Hirschorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC, The High Museum, Atlanta GA, The Tampa Museum of Art in Florida, The Guggenheim Museum in NY, The Tate Gallery in London, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, The Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, The Art Institute of Chicago, Ill, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Arts Council of Great Britain, London, among others.   In Spring of 2009, the Deutsche Guggenheim Museum in Berlin featured the artists in a long awaited group exhibition which drew large and enthusiastic crowds.   The artist is represented by FORUM Gallery NY.


Contact Rosie O&rsquo;Gorman  (086) 210 9027 to RSVP your place at the talk. 


Bus departing Wexford Arts Centre at 4:45pm.&euro;8 per person.   Contact Rosie to book a place on the bus.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art on the Farm Photo Update</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-07-05T09:52:47+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/105386d8d6af724e4486188c2c03e738-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/105386d8d6af724e4486188c2c03e738-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our second week of Art on the Farm started with some life drawing.  ...  We&rsquo;re looking forward to what is produced tomorrow in our final session working with the figure.


...This surreal limestone landscape is home to many flower species, some found in only a hand-full of locations around the world.    Other spots on our first day included the Poulnabrone Dolmen, a 5000 year old portal tomb and the Cliffs of Moher.


...On the way we were treated to a coastguard training session where our ship was boarded from a helicopter.    Once on the island we embarked on an epic bike ride full of spectacular scenery, a few showers, some bumps, bruises and scrapes.    After a bit of shopping for authentic Arran wool sweaters we hiked to Dun Aengus, a ring fort on the edge of a sheer cliff.


Our final day out west started with a walk to the remains of what is thought to be the smallest church in the world.    After a ride back to the mainland we spent a couple hours in Galway before heading back to the farm.


Our past few days have been spent preparing for the final self directed projects, and of course a 4th on July celebration with the obligatory BBQ and flag shaped cake.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our first photos from Art on the Farm 2010</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-06-28T00:16:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/2291fac4bf4b2b7418de445eb7245788-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/2291fac4bf4b2b7418de445eb7245788-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our first week in the summer of 2010 has been blessed with beautiful weather.    We&rsquo;ve been sure to take advantage by fishing in the pond for dinner, swimming, tennis and a few bike rides around the block.  ...  Everyone spent their first few days working really hard in the studio producing some wonderful perspective drawings and prints in the darkroom.  


Our trip to Dublin was packed full of activities, but most still found time to make it to Top Shop and a few vintage clothing stores.    With stops at the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Douglas Hyde Gallery at Trinity College, a walking tour of the significant sites of the 1916 rebellion and a film at the Irish Film Institute we were constantly on the move.    During our second day we saw the bronze age collection of gold jewelry at the National Museum.  ...  We also had a tour of the annual juried show at the Royal Hibernian Academy where everyone seemed to find something they loved.  

...The last few days have been spent in the studio starting new assignments and drawing from the figure.    It seems that everyone has settled in nicely, ready to take on the new week.    Please have a look at our gallery of images by clicking here, and be sure to check back next sunday for more photos.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bill Beirne&#x2c; The Parachutist&#x2c; A Non-Combatant Aesthete</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2010-06-16T14:52:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/505f4b8cdebd6aee46cc069409853972-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/505f4b8cdebd6aee46cc069409853972-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[From June 8 - 10, 2010 New York based artist Bill Beirne spent time filming his latest video project, The Parachutist, A Non-Combatant Aesthete here at at Cow House Studios.    We are proud to have played a small part in the production of this new work.    Below is Bill&rsquo;s brief description of the project.  


The Parachutist was first developed in the spring of 2005 as part of a residency and performance work in the Mons d'Ard&egrave;che sponsored by Art 3, culminating at the Curssol ruins near Valence, with an exhibition at Art 3 in Valence, France.    The Parachutist was inspired by what Human Rights Watch has termed &ldquo;ghost prisoners&rdquo;- enemy combatants who were detained by the US but were held in secret locations - many but not all of whom have been transferred to Guantanamo.    This work builds on a number of existing phenomena including identity, the propensity of Irish Americans for traveling to Ireland in search of their heritage and, the analysis of DNA for tracing ancestral origins.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Goodbye to all from the Agnes Irwin SSP</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Education</category><category>Group Courses</category><dc:date>2010-06-09T14:09:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/a25dffcafb725cb5877723fbba2bbebc-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/a25dffcafb725cb5877723fbba2bbebc-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It has been six days since the girls from Agnes Irwin left the farm, the dogs are lonely and the place couldn&rsquo;t be quieter.    We were fortunate to meet such a great group of girls; Nancy makes a great Lady Gaga, May-Lin has a natural talent for printing in the darkroom, Cristina likes floating on the pond, Katie H. has a great eye for composition, Katey D. doesn&rsquo;t know which way is up, Emma makes beautiful figure drawings, Emmie has some great embarrassing stories, Kelton may have an unhealthy obsession with gnomes, Isabelle likes to see Frank bbq-ing her dinner, Megg can run faster than a speeding bike, Aynana has creativity to spare, Alison liked the food... she really liked the food and Kelly has BOUNDLESS patience.   We were really impressed with your final projects and excited to see such a variety of approaches to your books.   We hope to see you all this winter and look forward to a bowling reunion! 


Thank you to Amanda for being such a great chaperone and great company, and a very special thank you to Keri for all her support and hard work in setting up the trip.   We had a fantastic time with the everyone. 


Click here to see photos and to read a little more about the programme.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Web Gallery&#x2c; Artist in Residence&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Exhibitions</category><dc:date>2010-05-04T15:22:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6eb0e72e3fa7cd30af4e4545fd237d80-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6eb0e72e3fa7cd30af4e4545fd237d80-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have just added a gallery of images created by our residency artists in the autumn of 2009.    You may view the images here.   Pictured from left to right are Shilly-Shallying by Aoife Collins, Parasol by William Rueck and Character for the Video True Stories (Almost) by Julie Lequin.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Congratulations Gaby&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Of Interest</category><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2010-04-10T11:35:49+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/cc9568f9ac716f8f96ba23826e28cc88-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/cc9568f9ac716f8f96ba23826e28cc88-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are happy to announce that the photography of Gaby Dressler, one of our former students from Art on the Farm, has been published in the New York Times.    This past Sunday her excellent photograph from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2009 was selected for the "Why We Travel" competition published Sunday, April 4, 2010.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visiting Artists&#x2c; Art on the Farm 2010</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>For Teens</category><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2010-03-17T12:40:35+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d3f60acce696a3bb57db5184589bc171-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d3f60acce696a3bb57db5184589bc171-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the summer of 2010 we will host artists Manya Fox and Julie O&rsquo;Rourke.    For these nine weeks they will run workshops, give individual tutorials and speak about their own creative process.    This gives our students for Art on the Farm a great opportunity to work with and learn from young, dedicated and talented artists.  

...Manya, originally from Seattle, received her BA from Bard College in 2005 and her MFA from UCLA in 2008.    She has exhibited her work extensively throughout the United States, and was included in the 2009 Collector&rsquo;s Guide to Emerging Art Photography, published by the Humble Arts Foundation.    Manya has had extensive teaching experience at both the UCLA and LACMA teen summer programmes, and as a guest lecturer at various institutions including Bard College, Sheridan College and UCLA.    In 2009, Manya participated in two artist residencies, the Jentel Artist Residency Program in Banner Wyoming, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  

...After receiving her BFA in Textile design from Rhode Island School of Design she continues explore traditional craft using modern design techniques.   With a focus mainly in knitting, sewing, and weaving, Julie&rsquo;s body of work reflects her appreciation for start to finish design, consciousness of material source, and the simplicity and versatility of natural materials.   She draws inspiration from her ever-shifting surroundings and can still often be found with pockets full of rocks, feathers, and sea shells. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camp Fairs 2010</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2010-01-04T11:39:00+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/01201ce2e9ea4599bfecf6bffd8e9eb3-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/01201ce2e9ea4599bfecf6bffd8e9eb3-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the next two months Rosie and Frank will be traveling the east coast visiting schools, attending camp fairs and holding information sessions for Art on the Farm.    For those interested this is a great opportunity to speak with the programme directors and meet former students.    Below is a list of the fairs we will be attending this year, and we will be posting information regarding our information sessions soon.


...Wilton, CT: Saturday, January 9, 1:00pm &ndash; 3:30pm


...New York, NY: Wednesday, January 13, 4:00pm &ndash; 6:30pm


...New York, NY: Thursday, January 14, 4:00pm &ndash; 6:30pm


...Washington, DC: Saturday, January 23, 1:00pm &ndash; 3:30pm


...Concord, MA: Monday, February 1, 5:30pm &ndash; 8:00pm


...Fort Washington, PA: Wednesday, February 3, 5:30pm &ndash; 8:30pm


...Darien, CT: Saturday, February 27, 1:00pm &ndash; 3:30pm]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Workshop for Art Teachers: Making Cyanotypes</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Education</category><dc:date>2009-12-15T23:55:09+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/146705b6fc0683bb369e72c3a798376d-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/146705b6fc0683bb369e72c3a798376d-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday April 17, 2010 1pm - 4pmThis three hour workshop introduces the cyanotype: one of the oldest photographic process that produces a stunning vivid blue and white monochromatic image.   Creating cyanotypes is a simple, effective way to introduce traditional photographic processes to students, without the need for a darkroom.


Participants will learn how to make a cyanotype, and explore practical applications for the classroom. 


This workshop is free, please book a spot as there are limited spaces.   Bring a pair of rubber gloves, and watercolour or printmaking paper.   Everything else will be provided. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Arial Photograph</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2009-12-04T19:00:49+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/8ad1f89deba057a618a48f332e338cfe-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/8ad1f89deba057a618a48f332e338cfe-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This photo of the Cow House and surrounding farm was taken August 2009; it shows all of the renovations that have taken place over the past 30 years when compared to the one we posted last year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mr. &#x26; Mrs. Lennon</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2009-12-04T19:00:26+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/0844e6825619f1da2026c54f37992579-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/0844e6825619f1da2026c54f37992579-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mr.   Jimmy Lennon and his wife, Madge, came to visit us just after we completed renovations.   Mr.   Lennon lives less than a mile away on Ballybawn Lane, and his uncle, mason Mick Lennon, built the Cow House in 1915.   An impressive feat, constructing the 20 inch thick stone walls in 6 months. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>About Town Opening</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Exhibitions</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2009-10-21T18:56:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/025b1b1fef02376fac5169ea0ca6cc65-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/025b1b1fef02376fac5169ea0ca6cc65-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank recently took part the project &ldquo;About Town&rdquo;, where Wexford Arts Centre working in association with Wexford Borough Council and the Heritage council, presented an outdoor photographic trail depicting the architectural heritage features of Wexford.   Curated by Peter Pearson, Frank took the large scale photographs that are installed in exterior locations around the town.   Additionally five prints are being exhibited in cafe D&rsquo;Lush at Wexford Arts Centre.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Presentation School Workshops </title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Education</category><category>For Teens</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2009-03-30T18:53:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/03f0102237ca1a1c782f07b2ffb80851-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/03f0102237ca1a1c782f07b2ffb80851-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rosie and Frank visited the Presentation Secondary School in Wexford town in March, to host workshops with the transition year students.   Frank taught a cyanotypes workshop, and Rosie worked with the girls to produce large scale charcoal drawings focusing on negative space.   Here are a few photos of the days activities.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow House Open Studios Recap</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Education</category><category>Exhibitions</category><dc:date>2008-11-03T18:35:44+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/2090471cdbcfec4a2e8a5f21fdd2bfbc-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/2090471cdbcfec4a2e8a5f21fdd2bfbc-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone who visited for our first open day.   There was much excitement and activity during our puppet making workshop and puppet performance, and an enthusiastic crowd for our artist talks.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2009 Open Studios&#xa0;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Education</category><category>Exhibitions</category><dc:date>2009-11-09T16:05:30+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/9719ba383f868ec17d186972cc3bafff-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/9719ba383f868ec17d186972cc3bafff-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday, 14 November 2009, 11am - 5pmCow House Studios invite you to meet this years Artists in Residence; Julie Lequin (Canada), Aoife Collins (London) and Billy Rueck (USA).


During their ten week stay, these artists are given the time and space to concentrate on making a new body of work.   Cow House Open Studios offers the community a chance to see our facilities, meet the artists, and view the work they have been creating.   Please visit anytime between 11am and 5pm, or for the scheduled events listed below.&nbsp;


...Above: Hanged-man orchid/Aceras anthropophora, artificial orchid taken apart thread by thread and reassembled, mixed media, 88 cm x 42 cm by Aoife Collins


Schedule of Events11am - 1pm:  Hat & masking making workshop for children.


...Please book your spot as there are limited spaces.    Contact: Rosie O&rsquo;Gorman (086) 2109027


...Residency artists will discuss their work, addressing their materials and ideas, and take questions from visitors.


4pm - 5pm:  Tea & Cakes]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Student Gallery 2009</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-10-26T23:32:17+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5b3568a11212ed01d06918a0e4a16e19-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5b3568a11212ed01d06918a0e4a16e19-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It took a little longer than we hoped, but please have a look at our online exhibition of artwork made during Art on the Farm, 2009.    We&rsquo;re very pleased with the quality of work everyone produced, and as you&rsquo;ll see represent a variety of media and styles.    The photograph here was made by second year student Will Rockafello, and beautifully depicts Dead Mans Island off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Artist in Residence 2009</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><dc:date>2009-10-03T17:20:25+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/41028809c9c587650d283b18f6302cbc-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/41028809c9c587650d283b18f6302cbc-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are pleased to welcome our 2009 Artists in Residence;  Aoife Collins (London), William Rueck (USA) and Julie Lequin (Canada), who is the recipient of the International Artist in Residence and Exhibition run in partnership with the Wexford Arts Centre.   All three artists are in residence for ten weeks from September 14 until November 22, 2009, and Julie Lequin will exhibit her work at the Wexford Arts Centre in January 2010. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Thanks &#x26; Goodbye</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-08-16T15:36:38+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6e639a548dd4f41fd25114072635e182-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6e639a548dd4f41fd25114072635e182-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Its been one short week since everyone left the farm and the place seems so quiet.    As we get ready for the beginning of our residency next month we remember all the great times that were had chatting around the dinner table, goofing off in the darkroom, late-nite movies and trips.    We&rsquo;re so lucky to have had another summer of talented and fun people to spend six weeks with.  ...  We think you all went away with some really interesting work, and more importantly a clearer understanding of your own artistic practice.


The last week in our second session was spent working hard in the studio.    By the time critique rolled around it was evident that everyone had put a serious amount of effort into their final projects.    In the midst of all this time in the studio we still managed to find a few moments to jump in the pond, hang out toasting marshmallows around the fire and take a midnight walk up to Kelly&rsquo;s Trees.    Have a look at our updated photos page to see our final week.


Have a great time for the rest of your summer break, and good luck in the upcoming school year.    We hope to see all of you when we travel to the US and Europe this winter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A new crop of photos...</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-08-07T12:21:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/59a60b210185e9c87277cab4e28debd9-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/59a60b210185e9c87277cab4e28debd9-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The past week has been a fruitful one where painting projects were completed on hand built canvases, and another photo project produced more prints in the darkroom.   Our &ldquo;one minute sculpture&rdquo; project tested speed, creativity and sometimes balance, yielding some mysterious and imaginative photographs.    On Thursday some people went to the under 18&rsquo;s disco at the Lava Lounge in Wexford town.    We were told the Cow House crew was the life of the party.


...Architect Joan Murphy gave an architectural walking tour of the city, taking us through Viking remains, medieval graveyards and Georgian mansions.   We saw some exciting contemporary art at exhibitions in the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College, and the Hugh Lane Gallery, and even found time for shopping on Grafton Street.   We enjoyed Beschoff&rsquo;s famous fish and chips by the river Liffey before leaving for the Cow House on Tuesday evening. 


After breakfast pancakes on Wednesday everyone was refreshed and ready for large scale charcoal drawings and our last life drawing session.   Now, with just four days to go everyone is focusing on their self directed projects, spending lots of time printing in the dark room, drawing and painting in the studio and working with their mentor to develop their ideas.


Be sure to have a look at our photo page for new images.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New photos from session 2</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-07-29T13:17:57+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6d0bd2b289f1b910c4f263e087968d7c-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/6d0bd2b289f1b910c4f263e087968d7c-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re now halfway through our second session here at the Cow House, and the last ten days here have been an eventful mix of art making and travel.  

...We spent time learning about a manual film camera and making cyanotypes with Jenny and Frank, and made our first few prints in the darkroom.    For some, figure drawing with Matt was the first time they&rsquo;ve had a chance to draw from a live model.  

...With all the work we still found time to have a swim in the pond, and thanks to Jacapo, Dylan and Alessia we had a tasty dinner of rainbow trout too.    On Matt and Jenny&rsquo;s last day we had a brief critique of our work, and said our sad goodbyes.    A huge thank you to Mat and Jenny for all the great work they did while they were here.  

...Sunday morning we left for the Burren, a rocky terrain out west full of spectacular vistas, undeground caves and traces of Irelands history dating from 2500 bc.  ...  The next day we got on a ferry to Inis Mor one of the three Aran Islands off the coast of Galway.    The weather was beautiful so we rented some bikes and rode along the coast to see Dun Aengus, a Megalithic ring fort situated on the edge of a cliff.  ...  Galway city was our last stop before heading back to the Cow House where we arrived late in the evening.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Photographs from our final week.</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-07-23T16:34:47+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/4200e1d89149eb57030331d90f856b30-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/4200e1d89149eb57030331d90f856b30-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Matt and Jenny&rsquo;s arrival on Monday brought a new energy to the farm, giving everyone a needed boost for their final week of intense work in the studio.    Whether it was a life drawing session with Matt, a portrait project with Jenny, inspiring artist talks, or a one on one tutorial the new perspective brought a freshness to the work created.


While some stretched canvases for oil paintings others made site specific & temporary sculptures or diligently worked in the darkroom.    There was of course still time for swimming in the lake, for Will to bake scones and spend an afternoon fishing.  ...  Will and Sarah were also successful in catching fish, but we let them back to fatten for another day.    Ned wins the prize for hooking the most fish, but never managed to get any of them ashore.    Other activities included another night shoot and a ghost tour of Kelly's Trees where some people swore they heard the sound of Kelly&rsquo;s chains.  


Our session ended with a desert of Banoffi Pie and a late night critique of the weeks accomplishments.  ...  Enjoy the rest of your summer, and know that you will be missed!


Be sure to have a look at the photos page for images from the last week.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Week Two Updates</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-07-15T01:37:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/7dd0b3431a94feef774065d08e2f9b7e-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/7dd0b3431a94feef774065d08e2f9b7e-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our second week began with two full days of figure drawing, and a birthday celebration for Anna&rsquo;s 17th.    After a long day in the studio everyone adorned their finest evening attire.  ...  We arrived in the West before anyone had a chance to wake up.    Upon our arrival we boarded a boat for the Great Blasket Island.   We spent the day sketching, shooting, trying to hug sheep, and enjoying the wild seals swimming close to the waters edge. 

...For our night in Dingle we enjoyed home made ice cream, fish and chips and a bit of traditional music.    The next day we headed for Gallarus Oratory, a 1000 year old chapel constructed entirely of stone with no mortar.  ...  In a brief trip to the beach Darragh &ldquo;drew a line to the dead man&rdquo; with help from Rosie and Will while others explored the rocky terrain.     At the end of the day we headed for Cahirsiveen where we witnessed a victory parade and spent a few hours that night taking photographs.    The next day we broke up a rainy drive home to the Cow House through the scenic &ldquo;Ring of Kerry&rdquo; and a stop in Cork for lunch and a visit to the gallery at the Crawford College of Art.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our first week in pictures...</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><dc:date>2009-07-06T15:24:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5535c7e66cf61d1a8e9b2cdb0f2c6d7a-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5535c7e66cf61d1a8e9b2cdb0f2c6d7a-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our first week on the farm was an eventful one.    From the first few days getting to know each-other playing games, to testing our engineering skills, learning the darkroom and camera and starting our first pantings there was always something going on.    Tea cakes were a hit again.    Lola has been entertaining the crowd and kindly helps everyone wake up barking for her morning meal.    Our trip to Dublin was non stop.    We visited many galleries and sites including the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Christchurch Cathedral, The National Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy to have a look at their annual exhibition where Darragh had a sculpture on display.    By the end of the week things were in full swing with the first prints coming out of the darkroom and great progress on some large scale paintings.    Please have a look at our gallery of images to see everyone in action.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Origin of the World at Wexford Arts Centre</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Exhibitions</category><dc:date>2009-03-11T13:07:47+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5f8e5eb97c2204aea3378cab6fbc41a5-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5f8e5eb97c2204aea3378cab6fbc41a5-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wexford Arts Centre, in partnership with Cow House Studios host an annual international residency and exhibition programme.   This collaboration consists of a ten week residency for an international visual artist at Cow House Studios, and exhibition at Wexford Arts Centre.   This programme provides a significant opportunity for international artists to live, work and exhibit in Ireland, and simultaneously exposes Irish audiences to progressive contemporary art from around the world.    This year Haden Nicholl and Peter Allen Hoffmann exhibited work in their show titled The Origin of the World from January 12 - February 7, 2009, titled after Gustav Courbet's painting from 1866.    Please view the exhibition here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visiting Artists for Art on the Farm 2009</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><category>For Teens</category><dc:date>2009-03-04T16:58:16+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/ec55c8560b68faaf536baba4ead857e9-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/ec55c8560b68faaf536baba4ead857e9-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[From July 12 to July 25 we will host artists Matt Davis and Jennifer K.   Beal Davis for one week during each of our sessions of Art on the Farm.    During this time they will run workshops, give individual tutorials and speak about their own creative process.  

...She graduated from RISD with a BFA in Photography in 2001, and studied photography internationally at Sp&eacute;os in Paris, France. ...  An expert printer, she's a traditionalist at heart, in love with the big clunk her Hasselblad camera makes with every film exposure.   In her professional life she designs illustrated books and stationery at Clarkson Potter/Publishers with authors including Rachael Ray, Colin Cowie,&nbsp;theknot.com&nbsp;and many more.   Jenny was formerly the Photo Editor at Packaged Goods, and a Photo Shoot Coordinator at Rockport Publishers, Fairwinds Press, and Quarry Books.   She art directs photo shoots and works with photography on a daily basis.


Matt DavisMatt is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design where he received a BFA in Illustration.   He is the Creative Director for a franchise corporation and has a busy freelance illustration career specializing in collectible silkscreen posters for popular music acts.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Websites</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2009-01-22T17:28:45+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/f64bdad3e922d626b371c87e9443d1b4-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/f64bdad3e922d626b371c87e9443d1b4-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I am happy to announce that we have posted new websites for Cow House directors Rosie O&rsquo;Gorman and Frank Abruzzese.    You may visit Rosie&rsquo;s site at www.rosieogorman.com, and Frank&rsquo;s can be found at www.frankabruzzese.com.    Pictured above left is an installation view of &ldquo;Remain&rdquo; by Rosie, and above right is &ldquo;Everyone&rdquo; answering the question, What do people look like in A=AGHT?   by Frank.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camp Fairs 2009 (Updated)</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2009-01-26T17:00:11+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/306d8591de1c3cf9857008c81c101bb0-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/306d8591de1c3cf9857008c81c101bb0-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a great schedule of Camp Fairs this winter in the United States, France and Spain for Art on the Farm.    If you&rsquo;re interested in spending three weeks in Ireland this summer making art the you&rsquo;ll want to come by our booth to meet either Rosie or Frank.    We can give you more details about the programme and answer any questions you might have.  

...Philadelphia, PA: Saturday, January 31, 11 AM - 3 PM


...King of Prussia Mall, PA: Sunday, February 1, 10 AM - 4 PM


...Concord, MA: Monday, February 2, 5:30 - 8:30 PM


...Andover, MA: Sunday, February 8, 11 AM - 2 PM


...Newton Centre, MA: Monday, February 9, 5:30 - 8:30 PM


...Lille, France: Monday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM


...Paris, France: Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Artist in Residence web gallery</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T04:24:24+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/641bb02ea148fd2b4877f7a909eb853a-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/641bb02ea148fd2b4877f7a909eb853a-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just added...


Our web gallery of the work created at the Cow House during our 2008 Artist in Residence programme.    Check out the gallery here, and to find out more about our Fall Residency and how to apply go here.   In the image below from left to right are Haden Nicholl, Aoife Cassidy, Maria Hinds & Peter Allen Hoffmann.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow House Open Studios</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Exhibitions</category><category>Of Interest</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-10-24T22:12:29+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/4e054c1ddc24949086776beab4282daf-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/4e054c1ddc24949086776beab4282daf-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunday, 2 November 2008, 12pm - 7pmCow House Studios invite you to meet our Artists in Residence. 


...The Cow House Studios Artist in Residence Programme provides studio space and accommodation to professional visual artists.   During their two month stay, four artists are given the time and space to concentrate on making a new body of work.   Cow House Open Studios offers the community a chance to see our new facilities, meet the artists, and view the work they have been creating.   Please visit anytime between 12pm and 7pm, or for the scheduled events listed below. 

...Aoife Cassidy, Galway: Cow House Studios Residency Award, Tulca, Galway, 2007


...Peter Allen Hoffmann and Haden Nicholl will exhibit work made during their residency at the Wexford Arts Centre in January 2009. 


...Schedule of Events12pm - 2pm: Puppet Making workshop for children.


...Please book your spot as there are limited spaces. 


...Residency artists will discuss their work, addressing their materials and ideas, and questions from the viewers. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow House Studios partners with Wexford Arts Centre</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Exhibitions</category><category>For Teens</category><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Of Interest</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-08-17T18:20:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/1614a56fb2cdadddde5598ba13f80c21-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/1614a56fb2cdadddde5598ba13f80c21-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wexford Arts Centre, in partnership with Cow House Studios have initiated an annual international residency and exhibition programme.   This collaboration consists of a ten week residency for an international visual artist at Cow House Studios, which will facilitate an exhibition at Wexford Arts Centre.   This programme provides a significant opportunity for international artists to live, work and exhibit in Ireland, and simultaneously exposes Irish audiences to progressive contemporary art from around the world.&nbsp;


...To date, Hoffman has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Berlin. 

...Disparate as they appear, these paintings function as 	a collection, where the relationships between them create a forum for the continuation of the conversation.&rdquo;


Haden Nicholl originally from Colorado, currently lives in San Francisco where he works with troubled teens.   He received his MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, California, and his BA in Psychology and BFA from the University of Denver, Colorado.   Nicholl has exhibited extensively in California and abroad, including London, Puerto Rico and Ecuador, and his work is represented by the Little Tree Gallery in San Francisco.


...Working in a different country and 	preparing for a show there, has challenged me to develop my understanding of the culture so that I can interact with the audience on a more 	intimate level.&rdquo;


...Applications are open to both national and international visual artists working in any medium. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Online Exhibition from &#x22;Art on the Farm&#x22;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-08-17T17:58:14+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/7a2b86d84d69345d33855bdcdf94e3f1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/7a2b86d84d69345d33855bdcdf94e3f1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Please have a look at our new online exhibition of some of the great work that was made here during our three week summer course in June and July.    There was a great evolution in the work that everyone produced, and we wanted to share the exceptional results with everyone else.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Thanks to Jackie&#x2c; Maria and the entire A=AGHT crew&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>For Teens</category><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Group Courses</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-08-17T17:55:41+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/a0b846b5a76622373ed52a5ee8ac843a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/a0b846b5a76622373ed52a5ee8ac843a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A big thank you to everyone involved with bringing the incredible kids from New Orleans and Tallaght together here at the Cow House for ten intense days of art-making.    Rosie and I would like to especially thank Jackie for putting together such an ambitious project, and thinking of our studio as a place to end her residency here in Ireland, Maria for working so hard to ensure that everything ran smooth, and helping out in every possible way be it writing grant applications, cooking in the kitchen, helping out in the studios or designing awesome t-shirts.    We would also like to thanks Timeka, Turron and YAYA for bringing such a great group of kids over from New Orleans.    We can't wait to see ya'll on your home turf and try out those famed Po-Boys.    And of course a fond farewell to Jay, Jasmine, Azania, Chloe, Aine, Padrig, Kwayne, Jourdan and Sarah.    You will be missed dearly.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A=AGHT</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>For Teens</category><category>Artist in Residence</category><category>Group Courses</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-07-28T12:27:29+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/1bc55fbda570cc9bd5bf2212d5f3ec4e-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/1bc55fbda570cc9bd5bf2212d5f3ec4e-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cow House Studios are proud to announce our support for and collaboration with artist Jackie Sumell in her newest project A=AGHT.    For ten days our studios will facilitate a collaboration between students from New Orleans, LA and Tallaght, Co Dublin on projects designed by participating artists including Cow House founders Frank Abruzzese and Rosie O'Gorman.  


A=AGHT is a project designed by lead artist Jackie Sumell under the South Dublin County Percent for Art Scheme.   Ms.   Sumell is currently artist-in-resident through In Context-3 Programme, based in Tallaght and has been working in New Orleans over the last 7 years.


A=AGHT is a concept based on creating the same sound from two entirely different spellings.   This serves as the conceptual catalyst for the process of identifying and extracting commoness in seemingly different communities.   NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) and Tallaght (South County Dublin).


A=AGHT is a semi-utopic virtual space/town whose rules, population and culture are generated by a facilitated exchange between youth from New Orleans and Tallaght.   Adult artists and cultural workers from both cities will develop projects that encourage youth participants to explore historic moments, social grievances, ethnic and racial disparities in order to invent a place of creative resolve.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Goodbye</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-07-15T17:18:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/ad945f579cc4b8cde6a4346cbed21663-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/ad945f579cc4b8cde6a4346cbed21663-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The last week of Art on the Farm saw the students working hard on their final projects.    Days and nights were spent in the studio painting, printing in the darkroom and drawing sheep.    Everyone still managed to have lots of fun along the way.    Gaby solidified her postion as reigning cow house ping pong champion, Maddy and Flo contiued their nightly jam sessions, Sophie made sure everyone at the dinner table laughed themselves to tears, Emma and Lea consumed more sugar than anyone we have ever witnessed, Marine became best friends with our three dogs, Bobby, Maeby and Chester, Axel gave everyone a laugh with his ever expanding sheep universe, Russ scared everyone with his creepy portrait of Flo, and Will snuck off to produce some truly beautiful photographs.  


During our last week we were also paid a visit by artist Jackie Sumell.    We are grateful she made the time to visit and speak with everyone about her practice, and her most current project "The House That Herman Built".


The farm is very quiet now that our first class has oficcialy come to a close, but as we prepare for our next group we are certain that the memory of the past three weeks will live on.    We will never forget our first group of budding young artists, and look forward to keeping in touch.    Take a look at some of our photos from the final week of "Art on the Farm."]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Activities Update by Flo&#x2c; Lea&#x2c; Marine and Will</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-07-07T22:48:55+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/c11ae8ad6079a1fb8902cdc7fa836fab-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/c11ae8ad6079a1fb8902cdc7fa836fab-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We drove for about four hours, making tons of senic stops, (one of which included the Cliffs of Moher) and finally arrived and checked into our hostle.   We got settled and went to have dinner at local resturant where some us enjoyed the local specialty of fish and chips.    Galway proved to be an interesting city with tons of street acts and fun things do at night.    The next day we woke up and had some free time to walk around and further explore Galway.   We got right back in the car and drove on over to the ferry that would take us to the Aran Islands. ...  Some of us rode over to the historic site of Dun Aengus and enjoyed a great view, while others relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful weather. ...  Some lucky members of the group got to go out late and learn how to do night photography with Frank (the fatigue the next day was entirely worth it.).   In the morning we packed up, then went out to explore the rest of the island.   We took the 12 O'clock ferry back to the mainland and enjoyed another meal in Galway.   We arrived back at the farm tired but happy late that night and all hit the hay pretty hard.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Activities Update by Emma&#x2c; Axel and Sophie</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-07-02T07:31:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d9caab552db0bae9832362159e6ec4cf-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d9caab552db0bae9832362159e6ec4cf-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our first stop in the city was at the Douglas Hyde Gallery on O'Connell Street, where among many other great works we saw the displaced studio of Francis Bacon.    After that, we made a stop at our hostel, Avalon House on George's Street.    That afternoon/evening we had some time to explore the city, take photographs, sketch and shop.    The next morning, we ate breakfast at the hostel and headed for Newgrange, a 5000 year-old enclosed tomb.    Later in the afternoon, we went to the Irish Museum of Modern Art, where we had a guided tour of Janaina Tschape's latest works, and hung out in the Formal Garden nearby.


	Exhausted from the trip, we slept until noon on Sunday, and woke up to a delicious pancake breakfast!   The next few days were spent learning to process our own photographs in the darkroom, and receiving an introduction to oil paints.    Our nights have been spent watching classics such as "The Breakfast Club" (twice!), and runner ups..."...  Tomorrow its off to the west where we will spend a night in Galway and another on the Aran Islands.    Please have a look at our updated photos page, and check back soon for more updates.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art on the Farm class of 2008&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-06-25T23:46:43+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5e650271feb91fed11555b06e5b7ff2e-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/5e650271feb91fed11555b06e5b7ff2e-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The third day on the farm begins as the sleepy, yet eager, students wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and toast.    Mary's fresh baked banana bread is a hit when paired with sweet fresh strawberries and a warm cup of tea.   The Nutella can't be passed down the long wood table fast enough as conversation buzzes about the art books that Frank and Rosie put on the tables.  ...  Yesterday, the students worked with Rosie on charcoal pieces that tested their ability to interpret tone, negative space and composition.   Frank introduced the students to the dark room and the basics of manipulating a 35mm camera. ...  The afternoon adventure had Cow House students galavanting in the town of Wexford with cameras and sketch journals in hand. ...  The students enjoyed  some free time in town to take pictures, sketch or shop for Wellies.    Later that evening, Carla Sanchez, the chair of the Board of Directors of the Wexford Art Center, joined us for dinner and shared a behind the scenes look at creating the gallery space. ...  Carla was both appreciative and impressed by the pensive and well articulated comments that the  young Cow House students had to share.   The day comes to an end and students scatter to work on personal projects, play a spirited game of Jenga or to steal a teacake from the pantry.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Introducing your Chaperones for the Summer...</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-06-06T15:10:50+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/20fffd655305018907253972458cc9f1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/20fffd655305018907253972458cc9f1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jenga Gatmaitan, originally from the Philadelphia area, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from McGill University, Montreal Canada.    Jenga taught in an elementary school for two few years before returning to school to gain a Master's Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee.   Currently, she is residing in Wallingford PA and teaching children with Autism for the Elwyn organization in Philadelphia.  ...  Her adventures have taken her to Ireland, France, Finland, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Canada and all over the United States. 

...He attained a Bachelor's Degree in Film from Fordham University, New York, NY.   Jon moved back to the Philadelphia area and began working on various independent film projects, and is currently the editor for Coyopa Productions.    Jon spent several weeks in Ireland helping Frank and Rosie with the initial construction of the Cow House Studios.    A dedicated friend, he has made over 5 trips to Ireland in the past 3 years and is very familiar with Dublin and the surrounding areas.    Jon's travels include Ireland, Germany, Italy, Canada and all over the United States.   Jon enjoys pizza, independent films and an occasional pint of Guiness.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Summer Courses Added</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>For Teens</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-05-09T02:01:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/83c05c1c95038f60750038cfb2f922ba-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/83c05c1c95038f60750038cfb2f922ba-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have just opened up two new courses for the Summer of 2008.    Rosie will be teaching a painting course focused on color theory, and frank will be teaching a photography course course where students get a chance to print in the darkroom and take a couple shooting excursions.    If you have any questions about these courses or future programming requests please do not hesitate to contact us.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lighthouse at Hook Head</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2008-01-10T16:32:48+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/b859143e2aabf15a530729b20abceedb-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/b859143e2aabf15a530729b20abceedb-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hook Lighthouse is one of the local sites we will be visiting this summer.    Thought to be one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, it is a unique example of an almost intact medieval lighthouse.   Dating from the early 13th century it was a major feat at the time of its construction.    Purpose built as a lighthouse, it has served sailors and shipping for 800 years, apart from a short closure during the 17th century.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Old Aerial Photograph</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Of Interest</category><dc:date>2007-11-29T18:47:35+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/532e07a175f69dc8e49a9f83c7466170-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/532e07a175f69dc8e49a9f83c7466170-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We found this old aerial photograph of the farm while cleaning out one of the barns the other day.    Mary, Rosie's mother says its from the early 70's.    The Cow House is the large building on the bottom left. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camp Fairs 2008 (Updated)</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Art on the Farm</category><category>Education</category><dc:date>2008-01-15T17:23:15+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/551bafabe4347e9dddc596e5f1c4910a-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/551bafabe4347e9dddc596e5f1c4910a-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cow House Studios will attend the following camp fairs this winter.    This will be a great opportunity for those of you interested in our programme to meet Rosie or Frank and ask them any questions you might have about Art on the Farm.  

...Summer Fare '08 at Greenwich High School, Greenwich CT


...Summer Opportunities Fair, Concord Carlisle High School, Concord MA


Monday, January 28 : 5:30PM - 8:30PM


17th Annual Camp Fair, Chestnut Hill Academy, Chestnut Hill PA


...Teen Sumer Program Expo 2008, Newton South High School, Newton Centre, MA


...Summer Camp & Teen Program Expo, International School, Paris


Wednesday, February 6 : 5:30PM &ndash; 8:30PM


Summer Camp & Teen Program Expo, Bilingual School Jeannine Manuel, Paris
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow House Studios Sponsors Tulca 2008</title><dc:creator>info@cowhousestudios.com</dc:creator><category>Exhibitions</category><category>Artist in Residence</category><dc:date>2007-11-26T21:04:46+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d8992397152514e4ad11948925fd4106-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cowhousestudios.com/news/files/d8992397152514e4ad11948925fd4106-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cow House Studios recently took part in the Tulca festival for the arts in Galway.   As part of Tulca's Residency Awards, Aoife Cassidy was announced recipient of the residency at Cow House Studios for her piece "Rollie, Pollie Head".   Originally from Kildare, Aoife is set to graduate this coming year from the Burren College of Art with her MFA.   Her residency will begin in Autumn 2008
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