Louth Craftmark celebrates 20 years with landmark exhibition
INTERWOVEN reflects the relationships that have developed throughout Louth Craftmark's twenty-year journey
Louth Craftmark Designers Network is celebrating twenty years of creativity, collaboration and community with INTERWOVEN – A Celebration of Connection, a major exhibition showcasing the work of its talented members.
Opening Night on Thursday 30 July 2026 from 7-9pm at 4–5 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk. The exhibition marks two decades of supporting makers, designers and visual artists across County Louth. The exhibition will run 31 July to 28 August 2026, with free admission and opening daily from 10am–4pm.
INTERWOVEN reflects the relationships that have developed throughout Louth Craftmark's twenty-year journey—between artists, craftspeople, audiences and the wider community. Working across disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture, woodwork and mixed media, members present a vibrant and diverse exhibition celebrating both individual practice and collective achievement.
A spokesperson for Louth Craftmark said:
"This exhibition forms part of Louth Craftmark's celebrations marking twenty years. It highlights the connections we have made within our network and throughout the wider community over the course of the organisation's history."
Visitors are invited to attend the official opening on Thursday 30 July from 7.00pm–9.00pm. Throughout the exhibition, a programme of weekend markets and workshops will also take place, giving visitors the opportunity to meet members and experience traditional and contemporary craft practices first-hand.
Participating Artists include:
Adriana Torres Escobedo, Aoife Burke, Blanche Kirk, Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Hanlon, Caoimhe O'Dwyer, Cecilia Casey, Clémence Prosen, Fiona Quigley, Helen Loughran, Helen Marry, Jane Campbell, Krystyna Krasowska-Cicha, Leonora Reilly, Louise Shaw, Mel Bradley, Michael Kobuladze, Michele Hannan, Orla Barry, Rachel Tinniswood, Rena Roohipour, Shauna Swords, Sinéad Gregory, Sonya Reynolds and Tracy Fry.
Established in 2006, Louth Craftmark Designers Network supports makers, designers and visual artists throughout County Louth. The organisation promotes excellence in contemporary craft through exhibitions, networking opportunities, professional development and collaborative projects, fostering connections between artists and the communities in which they live and work.