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Open circle house is developing a library of books which relate to Art and Craft, biographies of Artists and 'How to ' books as well as anything which visually stimulates us!We accept donations very very gratefully and are always adding to our collection.

The Open Circle Community Arts Collective is a community-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire interest and maximum participation in the arts both locally and nationally. We are committed to offering programs that are characterised by quality arts learning experiences and inspiring arts participatory engagements.

Open Circle Community Arts was founded in 2013, it is a small community arts organization based in Kilkenny, Ireland, which seeks to make the arts available and accessible to people of all ages and from all walks of life. The heart of the project is our community art space the Open Circle Art House.
Our focus is on
•creating opportunities for community participation through inspiring creative experiences
•inclusion and quality, giving the public a variety of creative learning opportunities
•to offer programming that is appropriate to the diverse interests and needs of our community and priced fairly to assure accessibility to all
•developing a social and supportive creative hub in Kilkenny
•innovating skill-share initiatives to stimulate peer learning
•providing an inspiring art space and maintain a warm and welcoming environment for all of our participants and guests
•creating a space where novices, enthusiasts, and artists can learn and practice together
•stimulate curiosity and interest in the local and national cultural sector