Final chance to see wonderful ‘Welcome to Mayo’ exhibition

THE ‘Welcome to Mayo’ exhibition - a celebration of multiculturalism in Mayo - has been very well received.

The exhibition is the result of an art project carried out with international protection applicants from Algeria, Burundi, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

'Welcome to Mayo’ has been on show at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar and your last chance to see it is this Friday (November 3), when its run comes to an end.

The project, funded by Creative Ireland Mayo, focused on the theme of home and identity.

Local artist and founder of Yellow Easel Studio, Tracy Murphy, worked with a group of asylum seekers based in Castlebar to explore the balance between integrating into their new home while keeping a connection with their own culture and traditions.

The exhibition explores cultural connectivity to Mayo with colourful abstract paintings of Croagh Patrick. It also honours the participants’ heritage and homelands with unique artworks that have personal and cultural significance to them.

The artists involved say of the exhibition: “It’s our small way of saying thank you to the people of Castlebar for their generosity.

“This exhibition provides an opportunity for the artists and locals to learn about each other’s culture and traditions.”

Members of the public are invited to pop by the Linenhall and enjoy the works.