Artworks drapes hanging down from the ceiling in a gallery space. Artworks drapes hanging down from the ceiling in a gallery space. Artworks drapes hanging down from the ceiling in a gallery space.

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Art By The Moy, exhibition, 2023 1

Close up shot of a framed wool embroidery on hessian depicting a cottage.

Mayo County Council’s Arts Service has made a considerable investment in Arts and Disability programming throughout the county over the last 25 years. Once again, we are delighted to support International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3rd December, through our UPSTART initiative.

The Infinite Light, exhibition, 2023, 1.

An abstract image of colourful light shapes that look like flowers.

Our UPSTART annual awards support quality arts and disability projects throughout the county. All projects/events come to fruition on or around 3rd December.

Sensory Ceramic,  exhibition, 2024, 1.

An Artwork made of decorated stones/ceramic pebbles spelling “FACT” in situ in a garden.

For further information on our UPSTART programme or our broader Arts and Disability work, please contact:  Damien O’Connor, Disability Arts Coordinator at Mayo Arts Office on 094 906 4363,  mailto: doconnor@mayococo.ie or visit www.mayo-upstart.ie/