Mulranny Arts
The Old Convent
The Oratory
View of Croagh Patrick from the Art Studio
The studio
The Glass Studio
Mulranny, Co. Mayo
ABOUT US
Mulranny Arts hosts a diverse range of classes from fine arts to various fine craft techniques ranging from flamework glass to metalsmith jewellery making and sculpture taught by local and international artists. Music, Irish Language and lectures on a range topics are ongoing events.
It is a place where artists share their skills in specialised studios for both beginner and more experienced students, and the unique refurbished oratory provides a beautiful space for a variety of entertainments and gatherings. Public educational meetings and community events are welcomed.
The building, known today as the Old Mulranny Convent, was originally a priest’s residence, likely dating from the early 1900s. The structure that now stands as the convent was purpose-built in 1932, and the Sisters of Mercy took up residence in 1934, remaining for roughly fifty years. In 2021 the Browne family of Mulranny purchased the building, restoring and converting it into an Arts and Culture Centre. Pádraig Browne recalls visiting the convent as a child while attending the local school, especially the First Communion breakfasts hosted by the nuns. He and his wife Cheryl, honouring the building’s cultural and historical significance, are delighted to open it to the community with a mission to create a place where:
“Words, Forms and Ideas
Ignite the Creative Impulse.”
Our Mission:
By fostering a deeper connection to personal creativity , expanded understanding of the ecological environment through art, collaboration and public presentation, we engage in shared discovery and life enrichment. Led by accomplished teachers and educators, host immersive art retreats which in turn support the Residencies, Scholarships and Educational Programs both financially and creatively.
Our Vision
To cultivate a vibrant cultural and ecological legacy in Mulranny where art, education, and ecology meet, nurturing creativity, inspiring collaboration, and deepening cultural and environmental awareness through Art. Through offering these experiences, eco sustainable projects and community involvement, create a financially stable, culturally rich and supportive environment to nurture individual and collective engagement through the arts.