Artist Emma Barone brings us on a journey through her latest exhibition 'Orb', in situ at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre until September 10th.
'The Dollmaker of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’ Teresa Doyle tells us how she fell into doing the uncommonly practised craft.
Naomi Draper discusses bringing seemingly insignificant items together to form an evocative work of art for her 'As One Leans into Another' collection, currently on display at Esker Arts in Tullamore.
And a quick rundown on who of note is taking to the Electric Picnic stage in Stradbally this weekend to top things off!
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Episode 65
This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan, a walk and talk style interview with David Fox's through his Marked Lands exhibition currently at Esker Arts ahead of his 'meet the artist' event at the venue this weekend. Westmeath-based Contemporary Landscape Painter Joan Mulvihill reveals the unlikely inspiration behind her latest body of work and Tara Prendergast, Founder of The Biscuit Factory, discusses the Basic Income for the Arts payment scheme.
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Episode 64
Host Zoe Ryan gets to know Dee Mulrooney, the performer behind the alter ego ‘Growler’ ahead of her upcoming performance in Westmeath, discusses sculpting giant bunnies from crocheted material in Laois with Fibre Artist Courtney Jean Murray and chats about chasing highs with Nigerian-born Offaly-raised Musician Tolü Makay following the release of her new single Highnote.
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Episode 63
Willow weaving in Laois, poetry in Westmeath and jewellery crafting in Offaly. In this week's episode, Zoe Ryan explores the tradition of willow weaving with Community Artist Beth Murphy ahead of her upcoming workshops in Abbeyleix and Mounthmellick as part of Heritage week, Tullamore-based Designer Rita Daly discusses the art of millinery and launching her new jewellery collection and Mullingar Poet Brendan Martin reveals the inspirations behind his recently released book.
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Episode 62
This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan we explore the concept of music therapy with Musician and Educator Tracy Bruer ahead of her workshop in Athlone, we hear the tale of the boomerang-esque piano that found its way home to Tullamore, Rhode-based Artist Michelle O'Donnell gives us a crash course on glass art and Aindrias de Staic kicks off his bardic style storytelling tour in Birr.
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