St. Brigid's College has a strongly motivated and very successful Art Department. Every student is encouraged to explore a variety of media and techniques from first year through to Leaving Certificate.
Many of our past students have chosen to make art their career and past pupils are employed nationally and internationally as graphics designers, ceramic artists, art teachers, fashion and jewellery designers.
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There are two Art teachers who provide a comprehensive art programme throughout the school and students are introduced to skills ranging from pottery, batik printing and model making to drawing, sketching and working with mixed media.


Students are encouraged to exhibit their work both around the College and in local and national galleries where possible. The Butler Gallery (Kilkenny) and the National Museum in Dublin have proven to be two of our most interesting venues in recent years.


Students also gain great confidence through local and national recognition of their work in competitions. We have had national finalists in the Annual Credit Union Poster competition, the Call Card competition as well as the more unusual - Young film makers.


Practical and theoretical work is complemented by trips to Art galleries. Students from First to Sixth year are given the opportunity to view and appreciate traditional as well as the more contemporary artists work. The Municipal ( Hugh Lane) Gallery, the National Gallery and the Butler gallery are Excellent Annual learning venues.


Art has a strong tradition and following in St. Brigid's College and in the local community. With continued enthusiasm and support from staff and students its future in the bedrock of the academic foundation of the college seems assured. To learn more about the Impressionists, click here...