An exhibition opened this week to showcase the artwork of talented artists from the neurodivergent community or with intellectual disabilities.
RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan officially opened the 2025 Connecting Artists Exhibition at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin.
Our pictures show them displaying their creative talents as many proud family members and friends look on in the hallowed surroundings of the RCSI’s wood-panelled College Hall, with its high decorative ceiling and Minstrel’s Gallery.
The contemporary artists’ framed works were placed on easels around the hall, their modern styles in striking contrast to the traditional portraits on the walls.
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The show marks the culmination of an intensive 10-week mentoring programme delivered by Connections Arts Centre.
Now in its fourth year, the programme supports creative development and visibility for the artists involved.
The nine artists involved this year are: Rachel Connell; Martin Carolan; Claudia Williams; Evan McLoughlin; Marta Soltysek; Pamela Kavanagh; Bearnard Durnin; Ava Lawlor and John Heavey.
