Art on the Farm Summer 2024

The Art on the Farm summer 2024 program was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had in my life and I’ll forever cherish all the memories and different things I was able to do while I was there.
To be in an environment where I had so much time to work on my art, and was surrounded by others with the same passion for it, was an amazing opportunity that only made my love for art grow even more. I was constantly learning new things, and trying out different ways of making and thinking about art that I had not before. This would not have been the same without the incredible support we had from Rosie, Frank, and the other artists on site, who had so much experience and knowledge to pass on. I am so grateful for their incredible hard work to go out of their way to make the program truly special, and for being inspiring mentors to us all.
Not only did I grow as an artist, but as a person too. While going to a new place with no one you know can be stressful at first, CowHouse was extremely welcoming and I soon felt comfortable and excited to know everyone. The connections I built with friends while I was there will forever stay with me.
The location itself was also great, and I loved going on walks to explore the beautiful nature we were surrounded by. In the program, we were able to visit famous sites, art exhibitions of Irish artists, and get to know Dublin. These excursions were really well balanced with the calm space around Cowhouse, whose beautiful setting, and nature, further helped me to create art without the distractions of busy, everyday life, and also inspired my artworks.
I really recommend this to anyone who loves art regardless of how much or little experience they are coming in with. Even if you are worried at first about being in a new place, with new people, like I was, Cowhouse quickly begins to feel like a home and time goes by so fast that you wish you could do it all over again.