Bernie Prendergast - Irish Artist in the West of Ireland

Bernie - Art Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

  • Claremorris Art Gallery - 2009
  • Crow Gallery, Templebar, Dublin - 2009
  • Gallery on the Green, The Mall, Castlebar - 2009
  • Bold Gallery, Galway - 2004
  • Claremorris Art Gallery - 2004
  • Zosc Wine Bar, New Ross, Co. Wexford - 2002 & 2004
  • Claremorris Art Gallery - 2000

Bernie Prendergast and Nell McCafferty at Zozimus opening, Castlebar
Bernie and Nell McCafferty having the craic

Group Exhibitions

  • RHA Unselected Show 2010, The Bad Art Gallery, Francis St, Dublin - 2010
  • Davy Portrait Exhibition - Naughton Gallery, Queens University, Belfast, Farmleigh House, Dublin & Foto House, Cork - 2010

Bernie Prendergast with Ian Cumberland - Davy Award Winner
Bernie Prendergast with Ian Cumberland - Davy Award Winner

  • Gallery Zozimus, Dublin Christmas show - 2009
  • Lyndsay Gallery, Monkstown, Dublin - 2009
  • Castlebar Hospital - 2008
  • Bold Art Gallery, Galway, Christmas Show - 2008
  • Lissadell Christmas Show - Sligo - 2008
  • Gallery Zozimus, Dublin - Christmas Show - 2008

Bernie Prendergast and Harry Crosbie
Bernie Prendergast and Harry Crosbie

  • Art Ireland - RDS, Dublin - 2007 & 2008
  • Bold Art Gallery, Galway - 2007
  • Rotary Club Castlebar - 2006
  • Galleria Design, Galway - 2003
  • Linenhall Gallery, Castlebar - 2003
  • Waterfront Gallery, Westport - 2001
  • Kenny’s Art Gallery, Galway - 2000
  • Kirk Gallery, Castlebar - 1998
  • C.O.E. (Regular exhibitor - Overall winner in 1983
  • Art Extra - Bank of Ireland, Baggot Street, Dublin - 1983

Keeping an eye on the traditional music
Keeping an eye on the Traditional Irish Music and Shannon Baynes

Permanent Exhibitions

  • The Bold Gallery - Galway
  • Gallery Zozimus - Dublin
  • Lyndsay Gallery, Monkstown, Dublin
  • Gallery on the Green, The Mall, Castlebar

Niamh, Bernie and Sinead
Niamh, Bernie and Sinead Collins

Private Collections

Bernie also has work in many private collections throughout the country. Some well known people who have acquired some of her art include:

  • Harbour Lights Restaurant & Bars - Manhatten, New York
  • The 12 Hotel - Barna, Galway
  • Mayo County Council
  • Noel Cunningham - TV3 Presenter
  • Sean Kelly - Former GAA President
  • Nickey Brennan - GAA President
  • Graham Knuttel - Artist
  • Liz Howard - President of Camogie Association
  • Patrick Murphy, former Chairperson of Arts Council of Ireland
  • Kevin Dundon, Celebrity Chef, Dunbrody House, Wexford

Michael Waldron beside portrait of hiself painted by Bernie Prendergast
Michael Waldron beside portrait of himself