WHAT'S ON: Tipperary artist set to debut powerful new exhibition this week

Nenagh Arts Centre is delighted to present We Are Still Here: Portraits from Nenagh, a powerful new exhibition by local artist and art educator Shannen Slattery, running from 31 January to 14 February 2026.

This mixed-media exhibition celebrates the people of Nenagh and surrounding areas, highlighting voices and stories that are often overlooked in wider public narratives.

Through photographic portraits combined with hand-stitched and voice recordings, Slattery creates deeply personal works that explore identity, belonging, resilience, and visibility within contemporary rural Ireland.

Each portrait is developed through conversation and collaboration, allowing participants to shape how they are represented. The exhibition gives space to real lived experiences and challenges stereotypes about who is seen, heard, and valued in Irish
society.

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Speaking about the project, Slattery says:
“This work is about recognising the people who are already here, already contributing, already part of the fabric of Nenagh. It’s about dignity, presence, and being seen.”

Shannen Slattery is an artist and educator whose practice focuses on socially engaged
art, community collaboration, and inclusive creative spaces. Her work often explores identity, heritage, and social justice through photography, painting, and textile processes.

The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday 6 February at 6pm, and all are warmly invited to attend.

Venue: Nenagh Arts Centre, Banba Square, Nenagh

Dates: 31 January – 14 February 2026

Admission: Free

For further information or images, please contact:
Shannen Slattery
shannenslatteryart@gmail.com