‘Threads of Memory’ Exhibition Opens in Naas in May – Naas, Co. Kildare
A unique collaborative art exhibition, Threads of Memory, will open to the public on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 7pm at the Luisne Centre, McAuley Place, Naas.
The exhibition will be officially opened by Dr. Moling Ryan, Interim Director of the Arts Council of Ireland.
element15 textile artists, current artists-in-residence at McAuley Place, have been using the Luisne Centre as both a meeting place and working studio. Threads of Memory is a collaborative initiative between element15, McAuley Place and the local community, bringing together professional artists and participants from the community in a shared creative process.
The project centres on the concept of the ‘heirloom’ - an object of meaning, a memory or story that connects us to our personal and varying cultural histories. A call was extended to a diverse range of Naas residents inviting them to attend Open Studio events, offering an opportunity to meet the artists, observe their processes and express their interest in participating in this project.
Due to overwhelming interest, workshop participation was limited to ten individuals selected by lottery. These participants have since worked closely with element15 artists, exploring their own memories and stories while developing creative skills and techniques such as ice dyeing, notebook making, felting, gel plate printing and hand embroidery to visually represent their own work.
The resulting pieces - alongside new works by element15 artists responding to their own heirlooms - will be exhibited throughout the Luisne Centre and outdoors in the Luisne Garden, creating a rich and immersive visitor experience.
Exhibition Schedule:
The exhibition will be open to the public on the following dates:
May Opening Hours:
Opening: Tuesday 5th May at 7pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday’s 2 - 5 pm
Sunday’s, 10 am - 2 pm
Closing: Thursday 28th May at 5 pm
This project has been made possible with the support of Creative Ireland – Creative Communities, McAuley Place, element15 artists and Kildare County Council.
Threads of Memory offers visitors a rare opportunity to engage with artwork that weaves together individual and collective memories through contemporary textile practice.
Admission is free - all are welcome.
Contact:
element15textile@gmail.com
hello@mcauleyplace.ie
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Plan your visit
For information, opening times and events check out the Facebook pages of our different communities. - McAuley Place on Facebook
- Convent Tea Rooms on Facebook
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Plan your visit
For information, opening times and events check out the Facebook pages of our different communities. - McAuley Place on Facebook
- Convent Tea Rooms on Facebook
Would you like to be part of McAuley Place?
From gardening to modelling, whatever your interested in, we would love to hear from you.
Would you like to be part of McAuley Place?
From gardening to modelling, whatever your interested in, we would love to hear from you.