The Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Ireland

The Sculpture Centre resulted from the pioneering efforts of the Manorhamilton Arts Group which had been working since 1995 for the establishment of a centre for sculptors. This is an arts centre that, as its name suggests, is particularly focused on sculpture. It offers facilities for artists to carry out technical work related to sculpture (e.g. bronze casting and stone working) as well as providing more general support for the broad variety of visual artists that live in the vicinity - many of these having moved from elsewhere in the world.

Developments to date were made possible through the support and financial backing of the Arts Council, local and national development agencies, such as FAS, Leitrim Partnership Board, Leitrim County Enterprise and the Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. The centres proximity to the border resulted in a natural cross border dimension to its development.

The vision was to provide a high quality working facility for practising artists in traditional sculpture techniques with a specific focus on the development of stone carving and bronze casting.

For information on Irish Sculpture Courses:

Leitrim Sculpture Centre
New Line
Manorhamilton
Co. Leitrim

www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
Email: lsc@eircom.net
Tel: 00353 71 9855098