126 Artist-run Gallery

126 Artist-run Gallery is an artist-run space located in Galway City, Ireland. It was founded in 2005 and "has built an international reputation for ambitious programming."[1]

126 Artist-run Gallery
Location within Ireland
Established2005
LocationSt Bridget’s Place, Hidden Valley, Woodquay, Galway City, Ireland
Coordinates53.2772°N 9.0494°W / 53.2772; -9.0494
TypeArt Gallery
FounderAustin Ivers, Ben Geoghegan
Website126gallery.com

History

126 was founded by artists Austin Ivers and Ben Geoghegan in the living room of their home in 2005.[2] The gallery was named after the number of the house. The two aimed to create more exhibition opportunities in the city, and to highlight artists who had a connection to Galway.[3] After 2 years, they curated a large "quality" survey show of contemporary Irish art in the Galway Art Centre in the autumn of 2006.[4] After, in late 2006, the gallery moved to a white cube space in an industrial estate outside of Galway City showing the work of Benjamin de Burca for the Tulca Festival of Visual Arts.[5]

In January 2007, it was re-constituted directly on the ethos of Catalyst Arts and the Transmission Gallery democratic, artist-run model – which have their origins in the Scottish New 57 Gallery.[6][7][8] This included a membership and annual members show, a non-commercial orientation, a voluntary board, 2-year term limits on board members, and a requirement that board members not show their own work. "The new gallery aims to provide a venue for younger, emerging artists, thus fulfilling an obvious need" and was considered "tremendously innovative" by The Irish Times art critic Aidan Dunne.[5][9][10]

In 2009, with its future in doubt, the gallery moved to Galway City centre near the docks.[11][12] Since, the gallery has experienced several struggles for survival in its bids for consistent funding from both local authorities and the Arts Council of Ireland.[13][14] It has moved 2 additional times, and is now in Hidden Valley, for a total of 5 locations in 15 years.[1][15] Its most recent location also houses studio spaces.[16]

126 has worked regularly with the Galway International Arts Festival, Tulca, and the Burren College of Art.[17][18][19][20][21] As well as with the Royal Hibernian Academy, Catalyst Arts, ARTFarm, and National Women's Council of Ireland.[22][7][23][24] It has come to be seen as a progressive example of an artist led project, while simultaneously providing important training for its voluntary board.[25]

Bibliography
  • Laws, Joanne, Footfall: Articulating the Value of Artist Led Organisations in Ireland, Galway: 126 Artist-Run Gallery, Galway, 2015.[26]

References
  1. Andrews, Kernan (May 31, 2016). "126 Gallery closes, but will re-open in new location". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. "Looks like team spirit at Tulca". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. "Artists in the house". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. "Highlights and lowlights of 2006". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  5. "Space for communication". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  6. "Lucy Elvis Interview". A Tribal Vision. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  7. "Circa Art Magazine - Rayne Booth's blog - The year of the exchange (Friday 1 May 2009)". 2013-04-06. Archived from the original on 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  8. Mulholland, Neil (2017-10-23). "The Cultural Devolution": 7. doi:10.4324/9781315198316. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. "A challenge to the conventional". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  10. "Off the beaten palette". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  11. Falvey, Deirdre. "Fat lady prepares for Irish opera tour". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  12. Andrews, Kernan (June 10, 2010). "Looking at the changing nature of the docks". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  13. Fhlatharta, Bernie Ni. "Art Gallery Saved by City Council". connachttribune.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  14. Dunne, Aidan. "Empty pockets, but rich pickings in art". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  15. "How to keep the arts alive in post-Covid Galway". Galway Advertiser. July 23, 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  16. McBride, Charlie (August 11, 2016). "The east-west memories of a Japanese-Irish artist". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  17. Siggins, Lorna. "Stage is set for Galway festival fortnight". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  18. Dunne, Aidan. "Life on the edge gives the best view". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  19. "TULCA Festival takes on climate change". connachttribune.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  20. "Burren graduates for show in 126 Gallery". connachttribune.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  21. Murphy, Judy. "Emerging talent in the limelight at Gallery 126". connachttribune.ie. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  22. "Video Killed the Radio Star: RHA Gallery, 14 January – 27 February, 2010. – paper visual art". Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  23. "ARTFarm". www.transartists.org. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  24. Holl, Kitty. "Exhibition gives value to the work women do". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  25. Magan, Manchán. "The small galleries taking back the Irish art market". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  26. "Footfall Report 2015". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-11-22.


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