Qualifications:

1999                     National Diploma in Art and Design

                            Abinatio result: Distinction in Studies

2002                     Bachelor in Fine Art, Specialization Printmaking.

                            First Class Honors with Distinction

2005                     Arts and Empowerment Course in workshop facilitation

                            Art Therapy Department, Crawford College of Art and Design

2006                     VTOS. Fectac Award in Film, Television and video production.

2008                     Masters in .Fine Art.

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 Awards and Residencies:            

                          Arts Council Travel and Training Award

                          Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust Award 2008

                          Impression8/2002 Norman Ackroyd Etching Award

                          Taylor Art Award

                          Henry Higgins Traveling Scholarship

                          Murray O Laoire Degree Award for Printmaking.

                          S.I.M Iceland 2008, Cyprus Summer Studio 2004

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Solo and two man shows

2009 May           “Metamorphosis” Gallery cafe, Galway city museum

2008 August       “Uncertain Ground”, Two person show, Tuam Arts festival

2007 July           “Reflections”, Solo show Falcarragh, Donegal

2007 March         Two person show at the Mermaid Arts centre, Bray, Co Wicklow.

2006 November    “An edition of Two”, Kenny’s Art Gallery Galway          

2005 October       “Wasteland” –Solo show in the White room gallery, as part of the Tulca festival of visual art

2004 August        “Menagerie”, City hall, College road, Galway

2003 October       “Flight”- Solo Show as part of the Tulca Festival of Visual Art.

2002 November    “Meridian”, City hall, College road, Galway

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Selected Exhibitions:

2010                  January/ February, Video Killed the Radio Star, G126

                        Part of the Artist Curates series at the RHA.

2009                 December 10x 10 White Room Gallery, Galway,

                       November Christmas at the Crow Gallery, Dublin,

                       September Boxid II, Original Print Gallery, Temple bar,

                       August. Ealoin at Luanasa, Galway arts Centre,

                       July. Boyle Arts Festival, invited artist

                       May R.H.A Annual Summer Exhibition,  

                       January G126 members Show, G126 Galway and Catalyst arts Belfast

2008                December. A Christmas Gift, Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray

                      December. Christmas Showcase, Kennys Galway

                      November  R.H.A  Annual Exhibition.

                      September: Group Show at the centre for Icelandic Art Reykjavik, Iceland,

                      July:  “Subjected” Galway Arts Festival, group show, U.C.H.G Hospital.

                      June: M.F.A Graduation show. N.C.A.D. Dublin.

                      May: Emerging artists Show, Atrium gallery Longford,

                      March: Footprint, 1st biennial International print competition, America.

2007               November: Tulca Festival of Visual Art Galway, Group show

                     July: Galway Arts Festival Artspace 21st Anniversary show,

                     July: Iontas National Small works exhibition, Sligo Art Gallery,

                     May: Goldstar- M.F.A end of year show (1st yr) The loft, Dublin

2006              July: Chimera- Artspace group show as part of the Galway arts festival.

                    May: R.H.A Annual Summer Exhibition

2005              August: Group Show at the Norman Villa Gallery, Salthill, Galway

                    May: R.H.A Annual Summer Exhibition

2004              December: R.H.A Annual Art Auction,

                    May: R.H.A. Annual Summer Exhibition.

2003              August :Iontas – Small Works Exhibition.

                    July; Artspace Art Trail – Galway Arts Festival.

                    May: R.H.A. Annual Summer Exhibition.

                    March: Open E V+A 2003

2002              October: Tulca Festival of Visual Art – Artspace 11 Group Show 

                     September: Impressions8/2002

                     July-Nov: R.D.S. Student Award Scheme and Travelling Exhibition.

                     June: ARTplus G.M.I.T. Degree and Diploma Show

1999              July: Iontas, National Small works exhibition, Sligo Art Gallery,

                    June: Pre Meté Diploma Exhibition

1996              May: Electricity for Life exhibition, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Dublin