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 Bealtaine Windows Exhibition

Creative Energy

A creative energy took over the old ESB shop in Sligo town this week, as their windows along Thomas Street became the stage for an installation exhibition of art works. For the past number of months local artists have collaborated with older participants in health centres and intergenerational groups to create art works that explored the theme of Sligo’s Town and County festivals. The groups involved in the project were Clasp & Rathcormac Intergenerational groups, Tuesday Afternoon Arts in Health group at the Avalon Centre, Cliffoney, Collooney, Carrigans and Easkey Health Centres. The groups were led by visual artists Brigitta Varadi, Laura Mahon, Karen Webster, Sherrie Scott, Heidi Wickham, Dorothee Kolle, Pia Lück, Joe Helder, Maura Gilligan and Catherine Fanning. The project forms part of the Sligo Arts Service, Sligo County Council and the HSE West Bealtaine Festival programme .The Exhibition runs until May 31^st so make sure to keep an eye out the next time your on Thomas Street.