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Mahon Mens Art Group

(Part of Mahon Community Development Project)

The Mahon Men’s Art Group was formed in 1998 when it grew out of the Mahon Community Development Project’s Community Arts Initiative (bringing men and art together), when a few members taking a photography course decided they would like to form a men’s art group.

The Group have gone from strength to strength since 1998 with local men aged from 18 to 80 plus years exploring their creative skills.

Aims of the Mens Art Group

To create a local men’s forum for community art.
To give men, of all ages, the opportunity to express themselves in a creative way.
To encourage and cultivate the creative abilities of men
To encourage, locally, an interest and appreciation in all the arts.
To improve self-esteem and confidence of group members
To lobby for the establishment of a local, dedicated art studio space for the Group.
To offer a supportive and friendly environment where local men can express themselves.
Using art as a mechanism to encourage alternative approaches in tackling and highlighting local issues and concerns.
Improving the perception of the area in which they live.
Build alliances with other men’s groups. back to top

Activities

Since forming in December, 1996 the Group have participated in and encouraged participation in a number of Arts based areas and are currently focussed on

Drawing ……Painting…….Photography. back to top

Supports

The Group are supported by, and are a working group of, Mahon Community Development Project. Additionally the Group is funded by Cork Corporation (Arts Committee), City of Cork V.E.C., and the Department of Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs. back to top

Achievements of the Group

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For Further Information contact

Noel Kent:021 4356071
Viv Sadd : 021 4359070

Email: Mahon CDP

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