Spring Preview with Sibyl Montague

Kunstverein Aughrim is a curatorial production office for contemporary art projects, founded by curator Kate Strain,  located in the village of Aughrim, County Wicklow, Ireland.

Kunstverein Aughrim

Artist in-conversation at The Cartoon Inn, Rathdrum, followed by exhibition view of SON OF HONEY-BAG at Kunstverein Aughrim.

The Cartoon Inn

Kunstverein Aughrim's Spring Preview with artist Sibyl Montague takes place on Saturday 23 May from 11am–2pm.Meeting at 11am at The Cartoon Inn in Rathdrum, the event begins with a conversation with artist Sibyl Montague, diviner Joe Cassidy, and curator Kate Strain. Following tea we’ll relocate to Aughrim for a viewing of the exhibition <a href="https://kunstverein.ie/Son-of-honey-bag" title="https://kunstverein.ie/Son-of-honey-bag" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SON OF HONEY-BAG</a>. The event ends in Aughrim around 2pm. The Spring Preview is designed to share insight into the thinking, material experimentation and working processes behind Montague's approach to making new work. Through conversation and discussion we'll tease out some of the ideas that Montague is exploring within and beyond her studio practice, from thinking about inter-species relationships, and agricultural products &amp; by-products, to human connections to land and resources in the Irish landscape. Schedule 11am meet at The Cartoon Inn, Rathdrum 11:30am in-conversation with artist Sibyl Montague, diviner Joe Cassidy and curator Kate Strain 12:30pm drive in convoy to Aughrim (minibus available) 1pm light refreshments and exhibition view at Kunstverein Aughrim 2pm minibus returning to Rathdrum Locations The Cartoon Inn, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4867be55dee38a35:0x303aa70248d04f59?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:8290&amp;ictx=111" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4867be55dee38a35:0x303aa70248d04f59?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:8290&amp;ictx=111" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">28 Main St, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 YK61</a> Kunstverein Aughrim, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3fdspLnF7GEWC7k6" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3fdspLnF7GEWC7k6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Main Street, Aughrim Lower, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, Y14 K120</a> Information for attendeesThis event begins in Rathdrum (a twenty minute drive from Aughrim)The event location is a 10 minute walk from Rathdrum Train StationA minibus is available to take attendees between Rathdrum and AughrimIf you have specific dietary requirements and/or support or access requests, please let us know by emailing office@kunstverein.ie Access The Cartoon Inn is located off Main Street in the town of Rathdrum. There is limited on-street parking around the town, with car-parking options in the Londis carpark and library carpark. The Cartoon Inn is not step free, it has a series of internal steps and a stepped entrance threshold. It has one inaccessible bathroom.Kunstverein Aughrim is located off Main Street in the village of Aughrim. There is limited on-street parking around the town, with one accessible parking spot outside Day Break. Kunstverein Aughrim is not step free, it has five steps at the entrance, with no handrails. Kunstverein Aughrim is located in the centre of the village, with busy roads either side. The footpaths are wide and uneven. There is a curb cut 40 meters from the entrance. Kunstverein Aughrim has one inaccessible bathroom. There is an accessible bathroom next door at First Batch bakery. Getting to/from Rathdrum/Aughrim Rathdrum is around 75km and Aughrim is around 90km from Dublin City Centre. There are limited public transport options to this part of County Wicklow. If coming from Dublin by public transport for this event we recommend taking the 9am <a href="https://bookings.wexfordbus.com/Timetable/TimetableHome?route=wexford_dublin_route740" title="https://bookings.wexfordbus.com/Timetable/TimetableHome?route=wexford_dublin_route740" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wexford Bus</a> from Dublin Lr Merrion St (Clare St dropoff northbound), arriving to Arklow for 10:05am. Or the 7:55am <a href="https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/" title="https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rosslare Europort Train</a> from Connolly Station, arriving to Rathdrum Train Station at 9:21am. In the case of arriving to Arklow for shortly after 10am, a member of our team can meet you on arrival and drive you to Rathdrum, subject to prior arrangement by email. BiographiesSibyl Montague works across sculpture, moving image, drawing and textiles. Her practice explores counter narratives that deconstruct popular iconography and language, making work that reflects on inter-species relationships and human connections to land and resources.Joe Cassidy is a diviner and healer originally from County Kildare. He practises an ancient and mysterious craft, working up and down the country with people, animals, houses and land. His enigmatic gifts of insight and healing have led him to work on over 5,000 cases over the past decade or more. His book The Diviner was published by Penguin in 2012. SON OF HONEY-BAG is on view throughout Spring, closing on 23 May 2026. The exhibition may be visited during our opening hours 11–3pm Thursday–Sunday and by appointment. Please email office@kunstverein.ie to schedule your visit.Kunstverein Aughrim’s collaboration with <a href="Sibyl-Montague" title="Sibyl-Montague" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sibyl Montague</a> is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Spring Preview with Sibyl Montague

More events from Kunstverein Aughrim

Discover more events from Kunstverein Aughrim, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

Spring Preview with Sibyl Montague

More events from Kunstverein Aughrim

Discover more events from Kunstverein Aughrim, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.