What information do you need to cast a shadow?
In the absence of sunlight is it time to cast a vote?
Can you create a cast using just a long piece of string?
Can you catch a fish by casting it in a starring role?

Cast is a free exhibition at the Riverbank Arts Centre which features the work of Kildare Art Collective members exploring the multiple meanings of ‘cast’, whether it’s casting away, casting a shadow, a doubt, a line or a glance. These works encompass an enchantment of interpretations in form, texture and expression and every piece casts a spell. This exhibition includes an array of media such as print, textile, photography, paintings and sculpture.

Join us as we cast as crew on this exploration!

Official opening Saturday 1st June, 6pm – all welcome!

To coincide with this exhibition Holly Delaney will host two simple casting workshops, one for adults on Wednesday, 12th June at 7pm (€10 to participate) and one for children (aged 8-12) and their adults on Saturday 29th June at 10.30am (€10 to participate).

Main image: Cast Aside Shadow Line by Caoimhe McGuckin

Mad as a Box of Frogs

Kindly sponsored by Life Credit Union

Hop down to the Linear Park for a morning, afternoon or evening of frog spotting!

The Kildare Yarn Bombers bring us a FROGTASTIC display featuring colourful woolly frogs, each one made with love by local knitting and crochet enthusiasts.

Founded in 2016 the Kildare Yarn Bomb engages volunteers from Newbridge and further afield. Thousands of people contribute to this huge installation in the Liffey Linear Park each year.

This year working with schools, Women’s Sheds, KARE, Newbridge Family Resource Centre, The Holy Family sisters, volunteers have been busy since February. The yarn bombers always welcome new makers so give them a follow @ Kildare Yarn Bombers.

‘What Newbridge Means To Me’ 30th May - June 30th

As part of ‘Who Is Newbridge?’ and in conjunction with Whitewater, visit a very special exhibition upstairs in the shopping centre in the shop windows at the cinema end next to Starbicks.

In this thought-provoking display of 500 postcards, each one written by someone who calls Newbridge their home, read personal messages to our town. 

Discover in their own words ‘What Newbridge Means to Me’.

‘Who is Newbridge?’ Photography Exhibition

Showcasing photography from the South Kildare Photography Club, this exhibition will feature pictures in George’s Street Newbridge as well as an exhibition throughout June in the Whitewater Shopping Centre.

The exhibition aims to capture the faces of the many diverse groups and people who make up Newbridge today, and the it will open in conjunction with the grand opening of June Fest ‘24.