Bridge Street Studios is thrilled to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a visual art exhibition, ‘The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen’, which will embark on a journey to Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda, where it will be on display from June 27th to August 22nd, 2026.
As one of the oldest and largest independent artistic collectives in Ireland, the Studios have been an integral part of the town’s creative fabric since their formation in 1996.
The ‘The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen’ exhibition features the works of eight dynamic professional artists and craftspeople who are all based in Bridge Street Studios, including Orlaith Cullinane, Rachel Tinniswood, Mary Cowan, Suzanne Carroll, Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon, Orla Barry, Sarah McKenna, and Fiona Quigley. Their collective expertise spans a wide array of medium, including paintings, sculpture, prints, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media.
The artists have chosen the quote ‘The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen’ by A.A. Milne to capture the spirit of the studio’s vibrant and lasting community on its momentous 30th anniversary. The exhibition serves as a testament to the importance of shared creative environments. The artwork demonstrates the power and strength of a collective and the ways in which sharing space, time, and energy with a peer group can creatively sustain an individual’s artistic development. The artists have explored the theme with rich imagery, allusion, and symbolism, crafting responses and connections on personal, local, and universal levels. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme, creating a diverse and thought-provoking exhibition.