Arts Club

Local Dundonald Arts Club meets regularly in St Molua’s parish hall. Its programme includes a balance of talks and demonstrations to suit a wide range of artistic interests.

You don’t have to be an artist to join, just have an interest in art. Members meet from September to May at 7.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month and occasional Saturday mornings. Check out the Club’s programme for the 2025/26 year:

Guests and new members are very welcome. For more information see the club’s Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Dundonald-Arts-Club/100004345909032

News from Dundonald Arts Club

• Hi Everyone, Just to remind you that today, Wednesday 18th February, evening at St. Molua’s we have John McMahon at DAC. John is going to demo an abstract in oils and intends to talk about a recent solo exhibition and where the theme for that arose. He will also discuss his drawing practice and where it leads. He’ll also be talking about a new solo exhibition he is currently working towards. He last demonstrated for us a couple of years ago when he recounted a very amusing story about his experiences when studying in France. He brought with him one of his works from the period, which consisted of a drawing on paper, approx. 1.5m x 20m long which he rolled across the floor. I hope you can manage to attend. Best regards, Jeff

• On Wednesday 4 February DAC had its Founders Trophy Evening, where members are invited to bring along an item of their own work for a very gentle critique. This year it was conducted by Mark Chambers, and we would like to thank Mark for a very enjoyable and memorable evening. This year’s winner of the Founders Trophy was Libby Mulqueeny with an outstanding painting. Jeff Monaghan won the Previous Winner prize with his wonderful fishing boat scene.

• Hi Everyone, On Wednesday evening 14 January we are very pleased to have Jason Gonzalez demonstrate for us at Dundonald Arts Club. He will be using Oil PENCIL (not oil pastel), a medium few use in their art so expect an interesting presentation. As usual it all takes place at St. Molua’s Church Hall, demonstration starting at 7.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you there.

• This Wednesday 19 November we have a demonstration in Pastels by Jacque McNeill. Doors are open at 7.00pm as usual and the demonstration will start at 7.30pm. Come along early and have a cuppa and a word with your fellow artists prior to the demonstration. You will notice quite a few new members, so please make them feel welcome as I know you always do. It takes time for people to find their feet and to settle in. Hope to see you at the meeting.

• On Wednesday 15th October we have something different to our usual programme, in that we are showing a presentation of African Art “Visions of Africa” and featuring a live demonstration by one of Kojo Art artists, B. Mahmood. The venue is St. Molua’s Church Hall and doors are open at 7pm. as usual. Tea and coffee will be available until ten minutes before the start of the demonstration.

• This Wednesday 1 October DAC welcomes Grahame Booth as our demonstration artist. Needless to say Grahame is very well known as a member of Dundonald Arts Club but if you are new to his work he is someone not to be missed. It is at our usual venue of St. Molua’s Church Hall and the doors open at 7pm, with the demonstration starting at 7.30pm. Come along early enough to start the evening with a cup of tea or coffee.

• Getting ready for an exciting new season at Dundonald Art Club, packed with thrilling demos that will inspire and delight! It was fantastic to see some new faces joining our community on the opening night, and we’re thrilled to see so many enthusiastic art lovers coming together to share their passion. A huge congratulations to Libby Mulqueeny our talented winner of the prestigious DAC 2025 Summer Trophy, which was presented by the esteemed Club Chairperson Judith Loader. We’re looking forward to a fantastic season ahead, filled with creativity, learning, and fun!

• Hello Everyone, DAC would like to welcome new and current members, back to St. Molua’s for the opening night of our new season of talks and demonstrations. The new programme of DAC events will start Wednesday 17 September at St. Molua’s. As usual the doors will be open at 7.00pm and members will be made very welcome. We will look forward to seeing you all.