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<p>The Crawford Art Gallery in Cork is mostly empty in preparation for a major overhaul to begin on the building early next year. </p>

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I took one of the tours of the empty Crawford in Cork... here's what I saw

In advance of a major overhaul next year, Marc O’Sullivan Vallig joined one of the tours of the vacated Crawford Art Gallery in Cork

<p> Crawford Art Gallery on Emmet Place in Cork. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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New €93m estimate for Crawford Gallery redevelopment is less than originally forecast

<p>Gallery director Mary McCarthy, production manager Kathryn Coughlan and curator of collections Michael Waldron pictured during the removal of Crawford Art Gallery’s iconic collection of Canova casts. Photo: Joleen Cronin</p>

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Watch: Historic moment as iconic Canova Casts at Crawford Art Gallery are removed

Behind the Scenes at Crawford: 'The sound of power tools and a new energy pervades the air'

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Behind the Scenes at Crawford: 'The sound of power tools and a new energy pervades the air'

Behind the scenes at Crawford Art Gallery: 'We are as busy as ever'

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Behind the scenes at Crawford Art Gallery: 'We are as busy as ever'

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SMichael Moynihan: Is there an alternative art venue to visit in Cork while the Crawford is closed?

Watch: Last views of Crawford Art Gallery as it shuts its doors for renovations

Watch: Last views of Crawford Art Gallery as it shuts its doors for renovations

Cork's Crawford Art Gallery closed its doors on an old chapter on Sunday, as work begins on a two-and-a-half-year renovation of the iconic building.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Crawford Art Gallery shuts its doors to begin renovation works

Crawford Art Gallery shuts its doors to begin renovation works

Gallery director Mary McCarthy described Sunday's closure to facilitate the €29m project as a 'threshold moment'

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Irish artists pick their favourite piece at the Crawford Gallery in Cork

S Irish artists pick their favourite piece at the Crawford Gallery in Cork

Before the Crawford closes on September 22 for a major renovation, seven of Ireland's leading artists select the artworks of significance to them

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Behind the scenes at Crawford: 'The staff will be busier than ever'

Behind the scenes at Crawford: 'The staff will be busier than ever'

As Crawford Art Gallery prepares to close to the public for redevelopment, registrar Jean O’Donovan explains some of the work that needs to be done in the coming months

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Crawford Art Gallery in Cork announces closure date in advance of major renovation

Crawford Art Gallery in Cork announces closure date in advance of major renovation

The construction project at the Crawford will include a five-storey extension and a new restaurant

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Behind the scenes at Crawford in Cork: Moving precious casts, and relocating a huge sculpture

Behind the scenes at Crawford in Cork: Moving precious casts, and relocating a huge sculpture

As the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork gets ready for its temporary closure and major renovation, production manager Kathryn Coughlan reveals some of the latest preparations

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

In the frame: Through the city to the sea for exhibition inspired by the Lee

In the frame: Through the city to the sea for exhibition inspired by the Lee

Marc O'Sullivan Vallig hears about the latest collection of Cork paintings in the Crawford Art Gallery

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Behind the scenes at Crawford Art Gallery, Cork: Jean O’Donovan, registrar

Behind the scenes at Crawford Art Gallery, Cork: Jean O’Donovan, registrar

As the Cork gallery gets ready to embark on a major building project, we continue our a series looking at the preparations already under way

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Artworks dotted across the city — but only the one from Leeside?

S Michael Moynihan: Artworks dotted across the city — but only the one from Leeside?

The fact that money is going to artists with no apparent links to Cork is surely disappointing to local creatives

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Men of the South: A virtual reality take on iconic War of Independence painting

Men of the South: A virtual reality take on iconic War of Independence painting

David Keating - grandson of original artist Seán Keating - is one of the people involved in Sit Stand Smoke, a VR project that explores the iconic painting at Crawford Art Gallery in Cork

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Behind the Scenes at Crawford Art Gallery: Chiara Chillè, art conservator

Behind the Scenes at Crawford Art Gallery: Chiara Chillè, art conservator

As the Cork gallery gets ready to embark on a major building project, we begin a series looking at the preparations already under way

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Palestinian artist Rula Halawani on life under occupation, and bringing her pictures to Cork

Palestinian artist Rula Halawani on life under occupation, and bringing her pictures to Cork

In advance of A Matter Of Time at the Crawford, the noted photographer talks about her art, happy memories of holidays in Gaza, and how Israel has made life difficult for her students and other Palestinians

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Crawford Art Gallery in Cork acquires major Harry Clarke piece

Crawford Art Gallery in Cork acquires major Harry Clarke piece

The Colloquy of Monos and Una by Harry Clarke was purchased at auction, and will be added to the Cork facility's collection

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Ciara O’Connor: Threads of artist's life run through Crawford exhibition

Ciara O’Connor: Threads of artist's life run through Crawford exhibition

Ciara O’Connor's textile art at the Cork gallery has some deeply personal themes and references

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

The story behind six of the pieces in Bodywork, at Crawford in Cork

The story behind six of the pieces in Bodywork, at Crawford in Cork

The impressive exhibition at the Cork gallery features an eclectic mix of work. Our visual arts writer selected six of his favourites

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Planning granted for multi-million Crawford Art Gallery regeneration in Cork

Planning granted for multi-million Crawford Art Gallery regeneration in Cork

€29m investment in the Cork art gallery will increase gallery space by 45%

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023