Photo by: Laura Kelly

Wicklow Artists Salon #14: An image, a tune, a poem

10th January 2026, Russborough House

Guest Artists:

• Moderator: Mia Gallagher
• Gustav Parker Hibbit
• Clodagh Emoe
• Aoife Mc Attamey

We are thrilled to welcome to this salon three outstanding contemporary artists from varied disciplines who will share recent work and tell us how and why they created it. As usual, there will be plenty of time for all attendees to contribute…And for this Saturday afternoon salon in Russborough House, there will be a complimentary lunch and a subsidised artists bus to and from Mermaid, Bray.

Mia Gallagher writes novels, stories and essays and has devised and collaborated for the stage. https://aosdana.artscouncil.ie/members/gallagher

Clodagh Emoe is an Irish artist, researcher, and lecturer based in Dublin. https:// www.clodaghemoe.com/biography/

Aoife McAtamney is a multidisciplinary artist based in Dublin layering the craft of contemporary dance, choreography, filmmaking, music and education. https://www.coisceim.com/us/aoife-mcatamney/

Gustav Parker Hibbett is a Black poet and essayist. https://www.gustavparkerhibbett.com/.

The Wicklow Artists Salon is curated by writer Philip St John and visual artist Joanna Kidney. The salon meets four or five times a year throughout Wicklow and warmly welcomes all professional artists living in the county. It is funded by Arts Council of Ireland, Wicklow County Arts Office and supported by Mermaid, Courthouse and Signal Arts Centres, Russborough, Killruddery and Powerscourt Houses.