Mary McCarthy, who takes up the role as Director of the Crawford Art Gallery in February. Taking over the helm of Cork’s cultural catalystWEST CORK native, Mary McCarthy, who has been appointed as the new director of the Crawford Art Gallery, reckons it’s not just one of the best jobs in the visual arts in this country, but also in Europe. And it was a time when artists were just beginning to be profiled and appreciated more in Ireland.”Mary McCarthy, incoming Director, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, pictured in front of the Crawford Art Gallery. It’s a real cultural catalyst in Cork.”But Mary points out that there is a demographic who might think the gallery is not for them. “People are really affectionate towards it.”The Crawford Gallery is currently closed on Sundays.

Source: Evening echo January 05, 2018 10:52 UTC