Since the recent Covid 19 lockdown, most of us have a new appreciation of the old saying ‘Home is where the hearth is’. Home is now where it’s at – free from social distancing, we can safely do home-schooling, home baking, keep fit and work from home if our job allows.
My adult and children’s art classes have momentarily stopped. However, in the current climate, drawing and painting can be creative and therapeutic activities. In that spirit, this year’s Midleton Arts Festival (MAF) will be an online event to be enjoyed at home. The work of artists, musicians and various performers can be viewed on the MAF Facebook page, YouTube and website on May 15th and 16th.
In past years, I usually do a drawing demonstration and exhibit artwork from some of my classes for the festival. However, this year I too have embraced technology and have submitted slideshows of artwork from my St. Colman’s night class students (see photos), children’s art classes and the mural I did last year in Glounthaune railway station.
There will also be an online event called ‘Art in my Home’ where MAF have asked the public to send in photos of artwork from their home – favourite pictures hanging on the wall, fridge or their own creations. This online Arts Festival will be a new experience and I can’t wait to view it from the comfort of home!
For more information on my upcoming art classes, see FB: www.facebook.com/frazzledmammycork
© Maeve O’Keeffe
