Island City - Cork's Urban Sculpture Trail has been shortlisted for the Business to Arts Awards in the Jim McNaughton/TileStyle Perpetual Award for Best Commissioning Practice category. Delighted to share with partners Fáilte Ireland. #BtoAAwards #IslandCity Cork City Council

Upcoming in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion! Our Members Summer Exhibition will open in Fitzgerald’s Park from 25 July to 7 August. Join us for the Opening Reception from 7-9pm on Thursday 25 July. More info tinyurl.com/bdzf4b4n

New Member-Led Workshop added to the Professional Development series we offer for our members. On 14 Aug, Ava Hayes will offer two workshops on Stretch your Own Canvas. Thanks Ava! More info tinyurl.com/pj84ffav

'The OBJECT Itself' MUST CLOSE on Sat 20 July. Catch it before it ends! Be sure to visit The Lord Mayor's Pavilion on Sun 21 July, too, for a FREE drop-in screen printing workshop with artist Elize de Beer as part of Joy in the Park Festival! More info tinyurl.com/3jdwj9j3

Cmon in out of the rain and join Artist Elize de Beer to screen print your own free Joy in the Park Festival tote bag or T-shirt in Fitzgerald’s Park today until 5pm. With thanks to Mike for supporting this event

Member Monday! Elize de Beer is a South African artist based in Cork who participates in our Studios of Sanctuary Programme funded by Rethink Ireland. Elize's dyslexia allows her to explore the nature of text and language in her print practice. More info tinyurl.com/3dhzcv3h

We're delighted to read such a positive response from Irish Examiner to our exhibition Cork/Brittany 'Maritime' in partnership with Triskel Arts Centre. The exhibition runs in the TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space until 2 Sep. More info tinyurl.com/jwd6sat6

Come along to Triskel Arts Centre from 11am-1pm on 23 Aug for a FREE talk by Art Historians Dr Matthew Whyte and Dr Michael Waldron and explore the historic and contemporary artistic connections between Cork & Brittany. Info & tickets tinyurl.com/3dhxy8yc

We're delighted to welcome Dr Michael Waldron, Curator of Collections & Special Projects Crawford Art Gallery, to Sample-Studiosas part of the Professional Development programme we offer to our members. Michael will view our members' work and offer individual advice. Thanks Michael!

Join Ashleigh Ellis, our first eco arts artist in residence, on 14 August from 2-4pm at the Lord Mayor's Pavilion for a FREE workshop on making art from plants. Collaborate on an eco arts piece using the photographic process of cyanotype. Details & booking tinyurl.com/5csn5zxu

Bríd Heffernan has been working with the wonderful team at Cork Printmakers to develop work for a very exciting upcoming exhibition in the Lord Mayors Pavilion. The artist is adventurous and playful in her approach to art making, incorporating textiles, embroidery, and more.

We’re delighted to welcome Valerie Byrne, Public Art Manager at Cork City Council Cork City Arts to the Studios today as part of our summer series of Curators Visits. Valerie met with members 1to1, viewed their work and offered guidance from her vast experience. Thanks Valerie!

We're delighted to announce that Sample-Studios in partnership with Triskel Arts Centre will offer 'Art History Reframed: Autumn Lecture Series' delivered by Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte, beginning 17 Sept. For more details and booking, visit tinyurl.com/2wpm5ez8

FREE public lecture with Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte & Curator Dr Michael Waldron in Triskel Arts Centre, 11am-1pm 23 Aug. Explore the artistic connections between Brittany & Ireland in history & the Crawford Art Gallery collection. Tickets & info tinyurl.com/yc7ydfj3

This week we're excited to highlight two more recipients of the Bank of Ireland's Begin Together Arts Fund, showcasing examples of the positive impact these arts organisations have on vulnerable and marginalised communities. Sample-Studios is one of Ireland’s largest artist

Welcome to over 80 art history enthusiasts today in @triskel_cork joining us for ‘The French Connection: Irish Artists in Brittany from Impressionism to Contemporary Art’, a free talk with Dr. Matthew Whyte, Business to Arts Fundraising Fellow & Michael Waldron Crawford Art Gallery

What a fabulous #HeritageWeek filled with talks and tours Crawford Art Gallery and Triskel Arts Centre / Sample-Studios, and much more besides! Just brilliant to listen in as colleagues gave of their expertise, and wonderful to see such public interest and high turn-outs!

Calling all art and history enthusiasts! Sample-Studios in partnership with Triskel Arts Centre will offer a 6-week lecture series 'Art History Reframed' commencing 17 September, delivered by Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte. For more info and booking visit tinyurl.com/mtybjt3s

Venue hire in Sample-Studios! Are you looking for a venue to host your arts workshop, class, meeting or event? The Project Room is an ideal space to host a range of arts-related activities. Contact [email protected] for booking and inquiries.

Looking for something new to do this autumn? 20% discount available for our series of 6 Art History talks in Triskel Arts Centre starting soon!