Art lovers in the area will have been delighted to notice recently the opening of the Spiller Art Gallery on Sandymount Green in the premises where Mapothers shop used to be. The gallery, which was originally located in Harcourt Terrace for a year, has been open for a few weeks already and is run by Kevin Spillane and Fidelma O’Sullivan who say they have received a warm welcome to the area with many people from all walks of life dropping by to have a look at the art on display.

The gallery is on two floors with over 100 paintings on display from watercolours and oil paintings to modern abstract as well as sculptures and tapestries. The gallery caters for all tastes and price ranges so you are bound to see something you like. The gallery mainly features Irish artists but also features some international works. Some of the artists of interest on display include Tony O’Malley, Graham Knuttel, Darren Paul, Marie Carrol, Phelim Egan, Thomas Lindsay, Brian Quinn and Rory Harron.

The gallery’s opening hours are 11 till 7 Monday to Friday with a later opening on Thursdays till 9. They are also open from 11 till 5 on Saturdays and 12 till 4 on Sundays.
There will be an official opening on the 6th of October and all are welcome to attend. So if you are a serious collector or feel like getting something to brighten up your house you should get yourself along to see some fine pieces of art.