Art Academy

23/09/2025

Halloween Art Camp 2025 🎃
📅 28th – 31st October
📍 Rathmines LCC
⏰ 10am–1pm | Age 8+

This Halloween, young artists will create a Raphael-inspired masterpiece under the guidance of artist Sheila Flaherty.

✨ €145 | Limited places available ✨

⚠️ Please note: This will be the last Art Academy camp until November 2026, as Sheila will be pausing camps to focus on three major international solo exhibitions in 2026.


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23/04/2025

02/02/2025

Proud to be part of the upcoming group exhibition at the internationally acclaimed Stephan Stumpf Gallery, Munich Title: DefianceMedium: Oil on woodDimensions: 30 x 40 cmDefiance explores themes of individuality, resilience, and the quiet strength required to stand apart. The painting presents a striking contrast between the subject’s steady, unyielding gaze and the sheep-shaped stickers surrounding them—symbols of societal labels and the pressure to conform.Through subtle yet deliberate symbolism, Defiance challenges the idea that belonging comes from blending in. Instead, it celebrates the dignity and power of embracing one’s true identity. The restrained palette and precise rendering heighten the introspective nature of the piece, drawing the viewer into a moment of quiet but unwavering resolve.This work continues my exploration of authenticity and the courage it takes to resist the forces that seek to define us.

23/01/2025

I’m thrilled to share that my painting Defiance has been selected for the group exhibition Half a Pound of Art at the Stefan Stumpf Art Gallery in Munich! 🎨✨

This exhibition brings together an incredible group of international artists, all chosen for the technical excellence and innovation of their work. I’m honored to have my piece displayed alongside such talented individuals.

My painting, Defiance (2024, Oil on wood, 30 x 40 cm), will be part of this exceptional showcase.

The opening night is on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 7–10 PM, and the exhibition runs until March 29, 2025. A huge thank you to Stefan Stumpf for curating such a remarkable showcase of artistic talent.

Participating Artists:
Alexandra Lukaschewitz, Antonio Barahona, Brigitte Pruchnow, Frank Krüger, Hira Khan, Hope Bartley, Lukas Moll, Marc Dailly, Michaela Wuehr, Nadine Tralala, Nae Zerka, Nathalie Gauglin, Peter Wilde, Ronit Baraga, Roos van der Vliet, Sheila Flaherty, Stefan Zsaitsits, Susanna Martin, Tiina Heiska, Tonino Mattu, Yolanda Dorda