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house at Main Street, Roscommon, which local artist and businesswoman Rita Oates hopes to transform into “the artistic soul of the midlands”.

It’s hoped the gallery will become a new home for Irish creative talent, as well as providing a space for young artists to showcase their work, with a youth exhibition to take place annually.

The building in which Anam Gallery is located is at the rear of Rita Oates’ family retail outlet, ETL Craft & Giftware, which is connected to the civic square and new parking facilities, and links the castle, town park, old jail and abbey to the commercial centre of the town.

The Anam Gallery will be officially opened this Saturday, July 8th at 5.30 pm. The official opening will include a ‘Meet the Maker’ experience, and all are welcome to attend.

For updates and further details on the opening event, follow Anam Gallery on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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