Soon our book will be reviewed in the US. The People’s Gallery it is called, the only authorized book on our work and lives in existence.

It includes photos from our own archives and we are mighty proud of it. 

As for Travels with Li P0………

Find out for yourselves; http://www.bogsideartists.com

Our new exhibition was wonderfully launched on Saturday 15th March by Jim Roddy, Chief Executive, Derry City Centre Initiative. It show-cases the work of four yound Derry artists who are in the enviable position of having their work seen by a great many tourists. Not bad for a gallery that is pissed upon from a great height by local funding bodies and all dem dudes up at the Arts Council in Belfast. Tom Kelly, spokesman for The Bogside Artists said: “We no longer waste time wondering what crime we have committed on these people to be left out in the cold when it comes to funding. Nobody has done more for their community than The Bogside Artists. I state that as a simple fact. We motor on under our own steam as we have been doing for years. What is wrong with Northern Ireland is what is wrong with most places in the world – THE WRONG PEOPLE ARE IN THE WRONG JOBS AND USUALLY FOR THE WRONG REASONS. End of story.”

PRESS RELEASE

The Bogside Artists unveil amazing art work

The Bogside Artists launched the work of four local painters and photographers today in The Peoples Gallery, which is situated on the corner of Rossville Street and William Street. The event was launched by Jim Roddy, Chief Executive, City Centre Initiative.

The work of Patrick Brennan, Michael Walker, Paul Kelly and Neil Carrigan is a welcome addition to the existing artistry which is on display in The Peoples Gallery. The exhibition will be running for the next three weeks and The Bogside Artists would like to offer an open invitation to everyone in the city to ensure they do not miss out on this wonderful display of local talent.

Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative said “What an amazing way of showcasing all that is positive in our city. Through the hard work and dedication of local people such as The Bogside Artists we are making great progress towards attaining the recognition that the city deserves as a hub for creativity and talent”

Tom Kelly, The Bogside Artists said “We are very proud to be able to provide local artists with a forum from which they can display and promote the great work that they do. It is our intention to make art accessible to everyone; we hope that people will feel free to call in anytime. We would like to thank everyone who was involved in the setting up of the gallery and we are looking forward to seeing The Peoples Gallery progress”

The new exhibition further compliments the existing work of The Bogside Artists indeed the array of pictures has something for everyone, from amazing stills of the city to vibrant oil paintings. There is a seamless integration of the past present and future.

For further information please contact Tom Kelly at The Peoples Gallery.