Sculpture Exhibition at The Montenotte Hotel
To continue our ongoing commitment to support Irish arts and culture, we are delighted to host the third year of the annual sculpture exhibition, in association with prestigious The Kildare Gallery. A spectacular collection of over 43 sculptures with contemporary designs from leading Irish artists has been installed in the Victorian gardens of The Montenotte Hotel, running until the end of October. This collection has attributes of imagination and positivity with many figurative sculptures. The theme this year is of “Reawakening”
43 sculptures by 18 Irish artists will adorn the gardens, which also boast a wildflower meadow, a woodland walk, and a picturesque fountain. The works range in themes, scale and materials including ceramic, bronze, bog oak and copper steel.
THE EXHIBITION
Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to visit the Sculpture Exhibition and wander around the wonder of our Victorian sunken gardens, which were rediscovered and restored to their former glory of 100 years ago in 2018. The exhibition is open daily from 10am. Please note, public health & safety guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Pre-bookings is not required, however we ask guests to check in at the hotel reception to be directed to the exhibition.
Commenting at the exhibition, General Manager at The Montenotte Hotel, Brian Bowler said, “As a hotel that has an ongoing connection to the arts, this exhibition is very special for us and something we look forward to every year. Our Victorian gardens have been transformed into an enchanting sculpture garden that is a wonder for the eye and a feast for the soul! There is nothing quite like art in this form to intrigue and excite the imagination…so hats off to all the artists for creating such a spectacular juxtaposition of truly wonderful art that works together beautifully. We would like to thank each artist and The Kildare Gallery for bringing this striking showcase to life and we hope our visitors enjoy the chance to view some of the best sculptures in the country over the next few weeks!”.
THE KILDARE GALLERY
Ruth Liddle from the Kildare Gallery said, “We are so delighted to be back in Cork showcasing contemporary designs from leading sculptors in The Montenotte Hotel. The elegant Victorian sunken garden is a beautiful backdrop to this unique collection of vibrant artwork by our family of contemporary artists at The Kildare Gallery. The collection is one of imagination and positivity and we are so appreciative that The Montenotte Hotel also has these attributes. We are so grateful for their continued and real support.”
CONTACTING THE KILDARE GALLERY
The Sculpture Exhibition at The Montenotte will run until the end of October. Many pieces are available to purchase and more information can be found online at The Kildare Gallery or you can send a request for more information via email.
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LET THE GOOD TIMES BE-GIN IN THE GLASSHOUSE
LET THE GOOD TIMES BE-GIN
With lockdowns a thing of the past (here’s hoping), it is time to let the good times be-gin. Whilst we were closed during the lockdown at the start of the year, our amazing Food & Beverage team worked tirelessly behind the scenes with Blackwater Distillery to create our very own Montenotte Gin inspired by our Victorian gardens.
Having our own gin was an idea our team has spoken about for a long time, but with the reopening of the hotel on the horizon as well as opening of our new stylish rooftop bar, The Glasshouse in August, it was possible to plan again and the Montenotte Gin was born…
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
WE ARE THRILLED TO INTRODUCE THE LATEST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 'CHECKING IN' TO THE MONTENOTTE HOTEL
Continuing with our long-standing heritage and commitment to supporting the arts and creating memorable experiences for our guests, we are delighted to announce that the latest Artist in Residence ‘checking in’ at the hotel, is a collection by the renowned contemporary artist Peter Dee who is showcasing his first ever solo exhibition here at The Montenotte Hotel.
The exhibition will take place in the hotel until January 2022 as part of our Artist in Residence programme, in association with The Gallery Kinsale which is now in its fourth year running. The programme aims to support local Irish artists by offering a six month tenure to showcase at the hotel, where guests and visitors can peruse and enjoy at their leisure.
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THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER TO US
The Numbers That Matter to Us
Well hello 2021, 6 months in……………as we reflect back on a the first 6 months of a year like no other, which will in time be a “moment in history”… we had a look at the NUMBERS THAT MATTERED to us. As the old gameshow was 15 to 1, we have gone with 20,000 to 1 in our look back on the first 6 months of 2021 for all things The Montenotte Hotel as we prepared to reopen the hotel again to the our valued guests on the 2nd June.
So…
We refurbished..
We introduced new services..
We welcomed new team members..
We won awards..
We continued to innovate and engage..
We prepared and planned..
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