18.12.08

Viewing things - thisisnotashop

Get on down to THISISNOTASHOP! It's hosting the christmasy-est christmas fair I have been to yet. Mulled wine and mince pies, affordable art and dinky crafts, fairy lights and The Muppets Christmas movie lighting up the window space. Definitely one not to be missed if you live in Dublin. 

When: Thurs 18th & Fri 19th December from 3pm - 9pm. 
Where: Benburb street, on the left towards city from Collins Barracks Luas stop. 

The idea here is that any artist/maker can show up, grab a hammer and a nail and become part of this show. Find a space - hang a piece and sell their art without the regular cost of a sometimes exorbitant gallery commission. I was intially worried that the idea would be a disaster and one that might result in a bit of jumble sale, but this fair works a treat. Careful crafts and a strong standard of art works of varying medium (with a few garish paintings as to be expected) all share this non-restrictive platform that thisisnotashop have made available to artists (and Christmas shoppers!)

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