Connor Maguire Irish Artist
www.myspace.com/connormaguireartConnor Maguire
- belfast, Northwest, UK
- Last Login: 12/20/2009
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Details
- Status: In a Relationship
- Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Catholic
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Children: Undecided
- Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
- Occupation: illustrator/painter
Blurbs
About me:
Connor studied at the University of Ulster in Belfast after completing his A-levels in art & design and GCSE exams .He then took a year out visiting New York in the states spending a period of time travelling. Returning home in 1999 he then began to concentrate pursuing a career as an artist.
In March 2003 Connor was awarded the Down Chairmans award for his achievements in art. Following this he has had his first solo exhibition in the Down arts centre, Downpatrick on the 28th May which lasted for a period of six weeks .He then exhibited work in Mullans bar which is reknown for its involvement in the arts and established musicians.
Also he has taken part in events organised by the NIVAF and The Princes Trust in Hillsborough castle which is a location famously known for the peace talks in Northern Ireland .He has exhibited alongside N.Irelands most respected artists like Neil Shawcross, Basil Blackshaw and many others across the province as well as recieving a publication of his work and a letter of congratulations from Prince Charles at Clarence house.
Retail outlets like "The Wickerman" in Belfast,"Painted Earth" in Newcastle as well as many others are some of the venues which display limited edition prints and greeting cards of Connors work.
Connors work lies in collections of art lovers like the famous Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick who has worked alongside Sinead O Connor ,Tori Amos and Thin Lizzy.
Connor continues to exhbit throughout Ireland in group and solo shows and continues to work full time exhibiting as an artist and plans to have another solo exhibition entitled Images in Graphite in the next year .
Latest Work
Latest work ranging form watercolours/Oils/Graphite and printmaking in the form of woodcuts and Linocuts
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EXHIBITION DATES
Down arts centre ,solo exhibition, Downpatrick- 28th May 2003
Mullans bar ,solo exhibition ,Downpatrick - 14th August 2003
Hillsborough castle - 12th October 2003
The Wickerman ,Belfast- 5th November 2003
Armagh city Hotel - 4th December 2003
Wellington park hotel ,Belfast - 18th February 2004
Holy trinity centre ,Belfast -20th until 21st February 2004
The Tile Refinery gallery , Belfast - 23rd until 28th February 2004
Belfast Harlequins Art Exhibition, Deramore park, Belfast - 21st until 23rd April 2004.
The Tile Refinery gallery - NIVAF exhibition 26th April until 8th May 2004
The John Hewitt ,Donegal street, Belfast-solo exhibition,5th July 2004
Meath & Adelaide hospital, DUBLIN-Group Exhibition,5th October 2004
Ulster Watercolour Society ,Old Belmont school, church road, Belfast ,19th August 2005
Anna Cheyne award ,Civic Arts Centre ,Lisburn ,1st September 2005
Ulster Watercolour society exhibition,Holywood,18th August 2006
Ulster Watercolour society exhibition, Newry arts centre,18th August 2006
UWS -The Gordon gallery -Derry sep 2007
Solo exhibition "A Collection so far"-The Down Arts centre -Downpatrick 8th May 2008
Ulster Watercolour society group show"-The Old Northern Bank building Cathedral quarter -Belfast 29th May 2008
Down Arts Centre Exhibition, Downpatrick, Co.Down, N.Ireland - Nov 2008
Ulster Watercolour Society Exhibition -Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, Republic of Ireland - Nov 2008
Ulster Watercolour Society Exhibition -Northern bank building, Donegal street , Belfast ,May 2009
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
UWS -Ulster Watercolour society exhibition-Down Arts Centre , 6th November 2009 - 21st November 2009 Christmas Group Exhibition/Selection Box - Down Arts Centre , Downpatrick, 21st November 2009 - 25th December 2009
Group Exhibition - Red Rag Gallery , Stow in the Wold, Cheltenham , England - 2009
Charity Auction Autumn Ball Exhibition-Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge ,England , 25th September -2009
GALLERIES EXHIBITING
White Image - lisburn road , Hillsborough, Co. Down, N.Ireland
Apollo art gallery - Duke street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
The Yard gallery - Holywood ,Belfast , N.Ireland
The Norman gallery - Wexford, Republic of Ireland
The Old Schoolhouse gallery - Dundrum, N.ireland
The Kenny gallery- Galway, Republic of Ireland
The Red Rag gallery - Stow in the Wold, Cheltenham , England
Lavelle Art Gallery -Clifden , Connemara , Galway, Ireland
The Wickerman - Belfast , N.Ireland
Painted Earth - Newcastle , N.Ireland
ACHIEVEMENTS
Received letter of congratulations from Prince Charles as well as having it published in the Hillsborough Castle exhibition catalogue
Work published by American Art publisher to be featured in book "Creative Minds" December 2004
Awarded membership to the Ulster Watercolour Society August 2004
Work in collection of Island Civic Arts Centre, Lisburn
Work sold to famous Irish artist and collector Jim Fitzpatrick
Northern Ireland Pure Home Magazine feature July 2008 issue
Irish News Full featured interview by Jenny Lee 10/05/08
Interview by Culture Northern Ireland 15/05/08
Interview by Marie Louise Muir BBC Radio Ulster 07/06/08
Tiger Aspect Productions using paintings as back set for BBC programme "MEGANANNY-Undercover Dads" to be featured on Sunday morning television beginning in July 2009
AWARDS
Awarded Down Chairman's Award March 2003
Awarded F.B Steven award August 2005
Awarded Anna Cheyne award September 2005
Awarded Carnathan Galleries award ,UWS August 2006
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May 17 2009 5:54 PM
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Jun 10 2008 2:28 PM
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For further information on any of the courses and info on all this years events, gigs and seminars click the link below for the Urban Arts Academy/Trans 2008 website.
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May 13 2008 3:20 PM
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On Saturday we have many events going on, such as seminars from Bruce Teeple on the great Prince Farington and his bootlegger legacy. Bruce will also talk about the underground railroad and how it had it's affect on the area. Mr. Leonard Parucha will talk about the CCC camps during the great depresion. There will be photos of now and then of Renovo and the surronding towns as well. There will be yard sales, farmers market produce, Sheshequin Buckskinners encampment of the pre 1800's, demonstrations on tomahawk throwing, basket weaving, chainsaw carving as well as a huge list of artist playing from all over PA, such as Jim Colbert from Belefonte, Steve Horn from New Oxford, Joe Tokay and Adiel from Williamsport, The Fatman Band from State College, Rob Bomboy from Middletown, Stephen Craft from Beach Creek, Brent Malin from Pittsburgh, Phil Roher from Mount Joy, Hugh Ross from Montoursville, Collin Jones from State College and Stephen Bannon from Fairless Hill. Enjoy the sounds of folk/country/bluegrass/lyric/christian and accoustic. For more information on the event or to become a vendor whom makes hand crafted items please contact Robin Davenport co-chairman of Heritage Park at 570-923-0798
Jan 30 2008 5:19 PM
AU Magazine Head Honcho Jonny Tiernan at Funkasaurus This Saturday Night!!
As editor in chief of AU (formerly Alternative Ulster) Magazine Jonny Tiernan has established himself as one of NIs leading taste makers and breakers with not only the hippest music and culture magazine throughout Ireland but with his groundbreaking and genre defying Gigantic nights in Laverys.
This saturday sees his debut headline set for Funkasaurus at the Basement Bar so expect everything from funked up indie and filthy house to disco punk and beyond. This is definitely not one to miss!!
As usual we will be offering limited 2 for 1 guest list places to the lucky few who msg us b4 6pm on Saturday night!
Funkasaurus with Special Guest Jonny Tiernan (AU Magazine)
Saturday 2nd February
The Basement Bar
Donegall Sq East
Belfast
9pm - late
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Jan 12 2008 10:35 PM
We're running a tribute night for our late bodhran player, Paul Phillips, in the Great Hall in Downpatrick on the 9th Feb from 8pm. Artistes include the Rooney family, Brendan Monaghan, Patricia Daly and ourselves. We just have to honour him as best we can. If you know of anybody who would like to be there, you can get tickets from any member of Reely Jiggin/Darragh Folk, or just pay at the door.
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