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Events GuideMarch - May 2018

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THE HUNT MUSEUM

The Hunt Museum exhibits one of Ireland's greatest private collections of Art and Antiquities, dating from the Neolithic Period to the 20th century. Generously donated by the Hunt family to the people of Ireland, this diverse collection is now housed in Limerick’s 18th Century Palladian style building, formerly The Custom House.

OPENING HOURS & PRICES

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The Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street, Limerick, Ireland.

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Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pmSundays & Bank Holidays: 2.00pm – 5.00pm24th - 26th December - Closed31st December - 1st January - Closed

• Adult: €5 • Child: €2.50 • Family: €12• Adult Concession: €3.50 (senior & 3rd level student)• Every Sunday: FREE ADMISSION• Every Monday: 2 for the price of 1

PRE-BOOKED TOURS: Pre-Booked Group Tours from €3.50 per personSchool Tours from €2.50 per person

We at the Hunt Museum have teamed up with JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus tour providers to give visitors discounted admission. Just present your JJ Kavanagh and Sons bus ticket to receive a discount of €2.15 from the admission fee.

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THE HUNT MUSEUM


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EXHIBITIONS

Samuel Walsh: The Segment & Apple Drawings 3rd February – 10th April Samuel Walsh was born in London to Irish parents and has been a professional artist since 1977. He lived in Limerick from 1968 to 1990 and he now lives in works in Co. Clare. With his work’s bold colours and shapes, Walsh has become one of the country’s leading abstract artists, and was awarded The Savills Art Prize at VUE Contemporary Art Fair, Nov 2017.

21st LSAD Annual Show 23rd March – 15th April Artworks by 2nd Year Painting students of Limerick School of Art and Design, inspired by The Hunt Museum’s curious and eclectic collection, are exhibited alongside the Museum’s artefacts and paintings, to create imaginative responses to the Museum’s permanent collection.

70th Anniversary Order of Malta 1st May - 31st MayThis year, the Order of Malta located in Limerick City is celebrating 70 years of service. As part of the celebrations, The Hunt Museum will be showcasing an exhibition in the Museum’s Prologue Room.

A Selection from the Sybil Connolly Collection 19th April- 20th MaySybil Connolly is renowned for designing haute couture garments that promoted the use of Irish textiles and was one of the first pioneering designers to gain international prestige in America. This exhibition will explore and celebrate the Hunt Museum’s Sybil Connolly collection, allowing visitors to view some of Connolly’s most iconic pieces and designs.


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Bernadette Hopkins

Au coeurde Mai 68 May 1st - May 31stJoin us in The Hunt Café for an exhibition of 43 photographs taken by Philippe Gras during May 1968 in France. Gras' photography captures not only the moment and the gesture, but also the sign and meaning of this period of innovation and contest.

Family LinksMay 11th - June 30thThis is a collaborative exhibition between the Hunt Museum, Bedford Row Family Project, and Limerick Prison Service Education. The project worked with families affected by imprisonment and with prisoners.

Curator’s ChoiceNaomi O’Nolan, the Museum’s Head of Collections and Exhibitions, selects one piece every month for display at The Hunt Museum. March: Seumas MacFarlaneApril: Bernadette Hopkins May: Niall Lynham

TwelveThe Limerick Printmaker's work will be displayed each month. March: Rennie BuentingApril: Kate McElligottMay: Yvonne Locke

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HIGHLIGHT LECTURE SERIESThe Museum – a (very!) Short HistoryMonday, March 5th 12pm – 1pmUsing the Hunt Museum itself as an example, David McBurnie, will look at the evolution of museums and galleries, from the private ‘Cabinets of Curiosities of the Renaissance, to the large public institutions on the 19th Century, and on to the museums and galleries of today. No booking required.

Siobhan Potter – Walking drawing: Collecting, Symbolism, and Unconscious Narrative Tuesday, April 3rd 1pm - 2pmSiobhan will introduce the practice of collecting in walking drawing and the relationship to Museums, symbolism and unconscious narrative. She uses contemporary techniques todocument experience, no explicit intention of producing an ‘art object’. Her interest is in developing a spiritual practice with no boundary between work and life, allowing the embodiment of spiritual experience in all daily activity. As the line of inquiry always guides the medium, her practice has evolved from embodied walking drawing into the potential for pilgrimage in all walking, drawing from the synchronistic and divinatory nature of found objects. In the gleaning, the experience and findings pass under the lens of art history and contemporary art practice.

TALKS & LECTURES

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TALKS & LECTURES

‘Pocket Museums’ Tuesday, May 8th 1pm - 2pmAs part of an on-going relationship between The Hunt Museum and MA students in Interactive Design at UL, they will present a series of ‘Pocket Museums’ which are inspired by particular objects in the Permanent collection. Each student’s Pocket Museum will be presented alongside the object which served as its inspiration.

ARTIST CONVERSATION SERIESJoin us for an informal discussion with artists featured in Curator's Choice. They will talk about their artistic practice and you can ask them questions about their work in a friendly and relaxed environment. These events are open to the public. Seumas MacFarlane: Wednesday 28th March, 12:30 pm.Bernadette Hopkins: Wednesday, 25th April 2018 at 12:30pm Keep updated on our web page and social media profiles!

EXHIBITION LECTURE SERIES Abstract art and the philosophy of seeingThursday, March 8th 12pm – 1pmDublin Gallery owner Oliver Sears describes how he looks at abstract art and how philosophy and linguistics have shaped the evolution of what artists make and how we understand what we see. From the earliest cave painting to contemporary mark making, Sears explains the links through the centuries leading to the explosion of abstract art in the latter part of the 20th Century. As Sam Walsh’s representative in Ireland, he will also refer to works in The Segment and Apple Drawings exhibition.


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Croí Glass St. Patrick’s Day Launch - “Listen to the River”Saturday 17th MarchJoin the St Patrick’s weekend festivities at the Hunt Museum with Croí Glas. The Salmon Boat Float with Sionna will be accompanied in the parade by Moyross Corpus Christi Children's Choir at 12pm, followed by short performances in the Hunt Museum Café. For further information visit www.croiglas.ie

World Poetry DayWednesday, March 21st 12pm – 2pmThe Hunt Museum invites you to a celebration of poetry. Using poems and images, our aim will be to show the great variety of pleasure and richness poetry can offer. There will be light refreshments as well as an open mic and selected readers from the Limerick Writers Centre. No booking required.

Life Long Learning FestivalMonday, March 19th- Sunday, March 25th 10am – 5pmThe Hunt Museum will be hosting a wide range of activities as part of the 8th annual LLL Festival. Booking is required, please contact the Education department. Everything is free, but spaces are limited.Tuesday, 1.30 - 2.30pm – Digital Awareness Lecture w/ Karen Sugrue, LITFriday, 11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm – 800 Years of Fashion Saturday, 10am - 1pm – Adult Fashion Workshop ‘Junk Couture’ in conjunction with ‘Unwrapped’

Slow Art DaySaturday, April 14th 11am – 4pmJoin the Education and Care of Collections Departments for International Slow Art Day 2018 where we'll be allowing the public to get hands on with five historical and replica objects to take field guide notes, draw, and discuss the artistic merits and beauty of these precious historical objects.


SPECIAL EVENTS

An Act of Deep InspirationThursday, April 26th 1pm – 2pmOn Poetry Day Ireland, and during Limerick's 'April is Poetry Month', the Hunt Museum plays host to an event where you will find yourself in a place which allows for another way of thinking. Join us to hear readings of poems which “make possible their acts of deep insurrection and surgery within us.” Contact Dominic Taylor 087 2996409 or Email [email protected] for further information. www.limerickwriterscentre.com

Bealtaine Festival 2018May 1st - May 18thTo celebrate Bealtaine this year we’re offering free 800 Years of Fashion Outreach Visits to retirement and nursing homes for the first 3 weeks in May. When the Outreach visits are over the fashion show will be installed throughout the Museum to encourage visitors of all ages to explore These visits quickly book out so express your interest through The Education Department.

Let's Get TalkingA.B.C. for Mental Health - Green Ribbon TalksWednesday May 2nd – Wed. May 30th 12pm – 1pm In association with See Change, the National Stigma Reduction Partnership, A.B.C. for Mental Health will be holding free lunch talks every Wednesday in May, in the Hunt Museum for Green Ribbon month to get people talking openly about mental health. Follow us on Social Media for more information. No booking required.Riverfest 2018 - Kids in Gardens: Powerful PollinatorsSaturday, May 5th 11am – 2pm Join us in The Hunt Museum Gardens during Riverfest 2018, the Museum will be running Family Events to celebrate the beauty of gardens and its inhabitants. Dale Treadwell from Naturally Wild will be helping you learn about and make ‘solitary bee homes’ and enhance our Bee Garden. We’ll even have a visit from our Bee Keeper to learn all about Busy Bees. All events are free but require booking in advance as places are limited.

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Samuel Walsh Feb. 2nd – April 10th p.4

Curator’s Choice March p.5

Twelve March p.5

Highlights Lecture Mon. 5th p.6

Exhibition Lecture Thurs. 8th p.7

Watercolours with Mary Dillon Sat. 10th p.14

Croí Glas Patrick’s Day Launch Sat 17th p.8

Life Long Learning Festival Mon. 19th p.8

World Poetry Day Wed. 21st p.8

Academic Programme Feb. 21st – Mar. 28th p.15

21st LSAD Annual Show Mar. 23rd – Apr. 15th p.4

Artist Conversation Wed. 28th p.7

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Curator’s Choice April p.5

Twelve April p.5

Highlight Lecture Mon. 2nd p.6

Easter Camp Tues. 3rd – Fri. 6th p.12

Sun. 8th – Thurs. 26th p.4


Slow Art Day Sat. 14th p.8

Sybil Connolly Collection Apr. 19th – May. 20th p.4



An Act of Deep Inspiration Thurs. 26th p.9


Curator’s Choice May p.5

Twelve May p.5

Au coeur de Mai 68 Tues. 1st – Thurs. 31st p.5

Riverfest 2018 Sat. 5th p.9

Family Links Fri. 11th p.5


Conversation Programme Mon. 14th & 28th p.15

National Drawing Day Sat. 19th p.14

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Curator’s Choice March p.5

Twelve March p.5

Highlights Lecture Mon. 5th p.6

Exhibition Lecture Thurs. 8th p.7


Croí Glas Patrick’s Day Launch Sat 17th p.8

Life Long Learning Festival Mon. 19th p.8

World Poetry Day Wed. 21st p.8

Academic Programme Feb. 21st – Mar. 28th p.15




Curator’s Choice April p.5

Twelve April p.5

Highlight Lecture Mon. 2nd p.6

Easter Camp Tues. 3rd – Fri. 6th p.12

70th Anniversary Order of Malta


Slow Art Day Sat. 14th p.8




An Act of Deep Inspiration Thurs. 26th p.9


Curator’s Choice May p.5

Twelve May p.5

Au coeur de Mai 68 Tues. 1st – Thurs. 31st p.5

Riverfest 2018 Sat. 5th p.9

Family Links Fri. 11th p.5


Conversation Programme Mon. 14th & 28th p.15

National Drawing Day Sat. 19th p.14

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KIDS & FAMILIES

Easter CampTuesday, April 3rd - Friday, April 6th 10am – 4pm Easter Camp is sure to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. It has an ‘eggs’-ellent line up of Arts & Crafts based activities. They’ll be ‘eggs’-ploring their creative side through themed activities through the week. You’d be hoping mad to miss it! These Camps are suitable are suitable for ages 6+ Cost: €100/€80 sibling discount.Booking is required.

Drop-in Arts and Crafts Every Sunday of the monthchildren will create craftson a specific theme whichare linked to objects in ourcollection, as well as enjoy a small tour where they learn about the objects.The themes for the following 3 months are:March: Sunday Saints.April: Artists and the seasons in The Hunt.May: Ancient Cultures.Dates and time: Every Sunday of the month (except the first Sunday of the month), 3-4pmMarch: 11th, 18th, 25thApril: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29thMay: 13th, 20th, 27thFor more information, keep an eye on our social mediaprofiles!


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Kids Arts and Crafts ClubSundays, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th 2.30pm – 4pmThe Hunt Museum Kids Arts and Crafts Club runs the first Sunday of every month. Children learn new skills while they are involved in a fun project with a parent/adult. Every month a new theme and craft is presented. Fee per child is €3.00. Booking is recommended. Call Joni 061-490083 or e-mail [email protected]. Suitable for 4 to 8 year olds.

Summer CampsSession 1: 16th-20th July 2018 Session 2: 23rd-27th July 2018 10am – 4pm Every summer children between the ages of 6 and 12 come to our award-winning camps to make new friends, learn new art techniques, and explore their heritage in a fun and interactive way. Camp Sessions are a week long and run from Monday to Friday, the first Sessions are opening soon. Booking is required and Pre-booking for these popular sessions in a must!


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Watercolours with Mary DillonSaturdays, 10th March, 14th April, 12th May 10.30am – 4pm Mary Dillon is back in The Hunt and this time she has a short series of Watercolour classes aimed at building your confidence and inspiration. You’ll explore different techniques in each session, and build upon your knowledge as the course progresses. You can attend one or all of them, as they’re also stand-alone subjects. Session 1: Still LifeSession 2: LandscapeSession 3: Applied SkillsFee: €100 for all/€40 per classBooking is required.

National Drawing Day Saturday, May 19th 11am – 3pm On National Drawing day participants can explore the connection between the Hunt Museum collection and thesymbolism of using 'walking drawing practice to re-member'. This site specific work is part workshop and relational art.This event is part of a trilogy of events, beginning with a Highlights Lecture in April, National Drawing day in May and an installation of 'walking drawing' findings.

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PROGRAMMES

Academic Programme Spring 2018 - ‘Irish Women ‘Modern’ Artists and Their Legacy’ by Dr Jane Humphries MA MPhil PhDSix-week course - February 21st to March 28th6pm – 8pm each Wednesday eveningThis course will look at the vibrant period in Art History known collectively as Modernism. Focusing on Irish Women Artists who were pioneers of the new avant-garde styles, and influential in the development of what is termed ‘Modern’. Themes associated with movements such as Expressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionist shall be explored and how the legacy of these brave, innovative and independent women have continued to influence contemporary women artists, shall be addressed.€100 (incl. €30 deposit due on booking).

Conversation Programme for People Living with Dementia and their families/carers.In-house programme runs on 14, 28 May and 11, 25 Jun from 11am – 12.30pmConversation Programme for People Living with Dementia and their families/carers. We offer both In-house and Outreach Programmes. Participants get a chance to talk about the art and artefacts in the Hunt Collection. Also, to look at and discuss objects in our memory suitcase. And we won't forget that important cup of tea or coffee.Booking for both programmes :Joni 061-490083 or e-mail [email protected]

Friends Silver Anniversary LuncheonDunraven Arms HotelThursday 26th April 2018Reception 12.30pm followed by LunchFriends of the Hunt Museum are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their Founding this year and invite you to celebrate this milestone with us at a luncheon in the Dunraven Arms Hotel. Book tickets on [email protected] or call 061-312960Ticket cost to be confirmed.

Annual General MeetingTuesday, May 22, 2018 12pm – 1pm All members are invited to attend. All items should be handed in to the Friends Office or sent by email to [email protected]

Jewellery Making Workshop with Sarah GoughJewellery Workshop with Sarah GoughApril and May : Dates to be confirmed.€30pp or €25 for Friends of the Hunt MuseumWorkshop offered by silversmith, Sarah Gough, who will teach how to use a hammer, pliers, anvil and other tools to create a sterling silver pendant. Each participant will create their own silver pendant to take home. Silver and tools will be provided. Only 5 participants per class so book early.

FRIENDS’ DIARY

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Book ClubWednesdays 28th March, 25th April and 30th May 3:40pm - 4:50pmThe book club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 3.45pm. Booking 061-312960 or [email protected]

Wed March 28th: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Wed April 25th: The Scandal by Fredrick Backman. Wed May 30th: 'Hillbilly Elegy' by J D Vance.Booking is required.

Hunt Museum Silver CircleWednesday, March 07, 2018 - Wednesday, May 02, 201811am - 12:30amMembers meet in the Hunt Museum on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss the history, design, manufacture and provenance of Irish and provincial silver. It will also include research into makers and their marks and perhaps outings to see silver collections in other museums and institutions. Open to all those interested in silver from novice to expert. Fee: €30 Booking is required.

Friends Day Trip Borris House, Carlow and Huntington CastleExact date in May to be [email protected] or 061-312960 for further details.

GUIDEDTOURS

WALKING TOUR

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Irish Poets of the Great War 1914-1918Tuesday, April 10th 1pm – 2pm Speaker: Frank Treacy This illustrated talk covers the lives and selected poetry of three Irish poets, Thomas Kettle, Francis Ledwidge and Patrick McGill, who served in the First World War, and of another serviceman, Robert Gregory, whose death in action was immortalised by the poet W.B. Yeats.

“One of the brightest ornaments of the Irish Church” – John Jebb, Church of Ireland. Bishop of Limerick (1823-1833)Tuesday, May 22nd 1pm – 2pmFollowing his ordination in 1799, Bishop Jebb held various posts before becoming Rector of the Parish of Abington, County Limerick in 1810, and subsequently Bishop of Limerick. This talk is a recognition of the achievements of a remarkable man. The speaker is David McBurnie, docent at the Hunt Museum.

The Barrington FamilyTuesday, May 1st 1pm – 2pmGlenstal Abbey, previously known as Glenstal Castle, was the home of the Barrington family of Limerick from the early 19c. Fr Brian P Murphy, member of the Benedictine community at Glenstal Abbey and will be giving this talk.

Peter Tait and the Limerick Clothing CompanyTuesday, March 27th 1pm – 2pmStitching together the history of Ireland's largest army clothing manufacturer and its eccentric founder Peter Tait who arrived in Limerick in the 1840s and quickly made a name for himself, a name we still remember today. The clothing factory continued for over 100 years after Tait left the city, that hidden story will also be unravelled.

LUNCHTIME LECTURES

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WALKING TOUR

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OF LIMERICK WITH THE HUNT MUSEUM ANDLIMERICK CITY WALKING TOURS

Your guide will captivate you with stories of Limerick’s past and present. Experience the architecture, history and folklore of our fascinating city. Come along and enjoy a light-hearted look at the surprises and delights of the ‘Riverside City.’

Tours available both day and evening with a start time to suit you;The Georgian Quarter (1 hr 30mins)The Medieval Quarter (1hr 30mins)Tickets - €10Walking Tour and entrance to The Hunt Museum - €12

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Get your joint ticket to The Hunt Museum and St Mary’s Cathedral.

Adult Ticket €7. Available at reception.St Mary’s Cathedral stands above the Shannon River on King’s Island, where it was founded in 1168 AD. Located just a short walk from The Hunt Museum, it is the perfect next stop for those wishing to explore Limerick.

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Events Guide - huntmuseum.com · 23rd March – 15th April . ... every month for display at The Hunt Museum. March: ... Christi Children's Choir at 12pm, followed by short