About The Dock - Facilities

The Dock is a multi purpose arts centre in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim with an extensive performing and visual arts programme and a vibrant community workshop programme.

Housed in a beautifully renovated 19th Century courthouse building overlooking the river Shannon, The Dock houses an intimate theatre space with regular performances of music, theatre, comedy and more; three art galleries with monthly exhibitions showcasing the best of local, national and international work; artists' studios, workshop spaces, a coffee shop and theatre bar and The Leitrim Design House, a unique retail gallery with work from a wide array of local artists and designers.

The building was completely refurbished and re-opened as an arts centre, The Dock, in August 2005.

The Dock	The Dock from the River Shannon

 

BLACK BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE
The performance space at The Dock presents regular performances of theatre, music, comedy and more. It is a flexible space with retractable seating and a maximum fixed seating capacity of 117. It is available for workshops, classes, conferences, launches or rehearsals.
To check availability, contact Ciara McCormac email admin [at] thedock [ dot] ie
For technical specifications of the theatre please click here...

 

GALLERIES There are three contemporary galleries at The Dock, featuring painting, photography, prints, sculpture and installations. Exhibitions to date have ranged from architecture to portraits, to landscapes and abstract work, featuring artists such as Nick Miller, Joe Hanly, Ruby Wallis, Mark Garry and Tracy Hanna.
	Gallery 2 at The Dock
Gallery 1 at The Dock

 

WORKSHOP SPACES
There are two spaces for community education and activities, one for visual arts and one for music/theatre. These are used for art and music classes, rehearsal space and for meetings. Each space can seat a group of up to 20 people.

 

ARTISTS STUDIOS
The Dock has 3 studio spaces for artists. The current artists in residence are: Painters Laura Gallagher and kate Wilson and Musican and composer Cathal Roache

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STUDIOS SPACES

TO RENT €30 per week (Light + Heat incl.)

The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim has one studio space suitable for painters, film-makers, or other professional arts practitioners, available for immediate rent at €30 per week. Dimensions: 2.9m x 6m and 5.35 x 4m. All studio spaces have water and 13A power. Some have data points and broadband access is available at additional €5 per week.

The studio is available for period of six months to 12 months (with a possible 12-month extension at the discretion of The Dock).

If you would like to rent a studio, please submit the following:

1. A CV / Resume / Biog / history of your work to date.
2. A description of the work / project / programme you propose to work on while renting the studio.
3. A letter of interest indicating any additional benefits / potential of your period of residency for The Dock.
4. Preferred start dates.

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Claire Mc Aree
Visual Art Co-ordinator
The Dock
Carrick on Shannon
Co Leitrim 
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  THE JURY ROOM CAFÉ
The Jury Room Café is open from 10.30am - 3pm Tuesday to Saturday, serving a selection of speciality teas, coffees and cakes. The theatre bar is open from 7.45pm on evenings of performances, with a full bar service. 

 

THE LEITRIM DESIGN HOUSE -
The Leitrim Design House is a craft and design outlet which strives to represent a positive cultural image of Leitrim, synonymous with quality craft, visual art and design. Their retail gallery is located on the ground floor of The Dock.
See www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie and also see http://www.intoleitrim.com