Frederick Douglass Civil Rights Festival — Opening Art Exhibition 2026
Launching our festival has been a tradition with our art exhibition! Catch us on Friday 6th November 2026, starting 6PM at the Billy Colfer Gallery, Wexford Arts Centre.
Wexford's very own Tom Mooney will open proceedings and guide us through the artistry on display in the southeast.
Featuring works by Gemma Barlow, Harry E. Bergin, Agnes Moloney, Padraig Sinnott, Úna Murphy, Dimitry Atvin, Anne Martin Walsh, Richard Walsh, Andi McGarry, Mandy Galvin, Kate Murphy, Pip Firman, and Ita Grattan.
Performances from the High C's Choir to open— we are very happy to welcome them back once again.
Our exhibition runs until the 21st November.
Free entry. All welcome.
Ita Grattan is a visual artist, curator and published poet who resides in Wexford Town. In her art practice, Ita focuses on the theme of healing and promoting positivity, freedom and civil rights. She believes that healing is necessary in these times, and as artists we are in a good position to aid and assist.
