South Tipperary Art Group celebrates its 50th anniversary with two exhibitions

Above -  At the opening of the 50th anniversary exhibition by the South Tipperary Art Group (STAG) at the County Museum were, from left, Nellie O'Brien, Museum curator Marie McMahon, STAG Organiser Maureen Purcell, artist Robert Ballagh, former District Mayor Catherine Carey and Kathleen Kelly.

The South Tipperary Art Group (STAG's) 50th anniversary exhibition is now on display at the County Museum in Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel, and will continue until the end of October.

It includes artworks from current adult members and also former Junior members, who are now following careers in the arts and craft industry. 

The exhibition, which was launched by renowned artist Robert Ballagh, may be viewed during Museum opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Many of the artworks are for sale. 

Above -  Jill Lalor, Kathleen Kelly, Rosemary Lalor and Frances Delahunty attended the launch of the 50th anniversary exhibition by the South Tipperary Art Group.

The County Museum not only has STAG artworks and photos of current and former members on display, but there are also some wonderful artefacts from bygone days in the permanent gallery, and admission is free. 

It’s a great place just to wander around and enjoy local history and is a credit to curator Marie McMahon and staff.  

STAG’s Golden Jubilee Exhibition in Clonmel Library closed last Saturday with a number of artworks sold. In spite of the great weather it attracted a huge number of visitors.

Above - Winnie Hickey, Helen Ryan, Jerry Kelly, Angela Harte and Dolores Fennessy enjoyed the official opening of the South Tipperary Art Group's 50th anniversary exhibition at the County Museum in Clonmel.

For information about buying any of the group's artworks contact the Organiser Maureen Purcell  at 086-8096823.

The website is www.S-T-A-G.ie and you may also follow STAG on Facebook.