Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood
A landmark touring exhibition conceived by Hettie Judah in collaboration with Hayward Gallery Touring.
Visual Arts 27 Sep 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
Art Mams
A relaxed art class for mothers and their babies
Thursdays, 2 October - 11 December 2025, 2pm
Phil Coulter - Tranquillity By Candlelight
Phil Coulter’s TRANQUILLITY returns after 40 years, enchanting audiences with timeless melodies in a magical candlelit setting.
Tuesday 9 December 2025, 8pm
Four Mothers
Gay Irish novelist Edward’s life unravels when friends leave their mothers with him before a chaotic Pride festival.
Thursday 11 December 2025, 7:30pm, Age Rating: 15A
enCÓRe at Christmas
Fun and festive musical treats for Christmas from Carlow's leading female vocal group
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 December 2025, 8pm
Elf
Buddy, a human raised by elves, journeys to New York City to find his biological father and spread Christmas cheer.
Monday 22 December 2025, 3pm, Age Rating: PG
THE BIG CHRISTMAS SING with Frances Black
SING SYNC presents THE BIG CHRISTMAS SING - a heartwarming festive gathering where hundreds of voices come together to learn and perform a well-loved song, with special guest Frances Black.
Monday 22 December 2025, 8pm
Art & Ideas
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Good Enough
Niamh Campbell
In response to Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, author Niamh Campbell reflects on the sometimes uneasy relationship between writing and mothering
Bury It
Aisling Clark
Curator and writer Aisling Clark explores the built legacies invoked by Dreamtime Ireland
Looking back on Garter Lane Arts Centre Artists' Commissions, 1995–1999
Garrett Phelan
In the 1990s, artist Garrett Phelan oversaw a radical, experimental strand of programming at Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford. With five of the projects revived for Dreamtime Ireland, he reflects on its legacy
News
€500 raised for UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal
€500 raised from the film screening of No Other Land at VISUAL Carlow has been donated to UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal.
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
Open Call for Volunteers
VISUAL Carlow seeks enthusiastic volunteers to join its team! Come along to our open evening on Wednesday 24 September from 6.30pm – 8pm to learn about the exhibitions and find out more about volunteering at VISUAL. Meet the staff and other volunteers over tea and coffee. All welcome!
