‘From My Heart To Yours’ an exhibition of work by Wexford artist, Mairead Stafford

Mairead is an artist who is inspired by her homeplace Wexford. Training in ceramics with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland in Thomastown She then travelled – to Denbigh in Wales , Cambridge in England, Skopelos in Greece to further her adventure in art creativity and clay.  She has her own studio and workshop in the Old Mill, in Castlebridge for almost three decades and her paintings and ceramics have been sold around the world.

Mairead’s 27th Opera Festival exhibition draws on inspiration from fun and uplifting moments in life.  They say it’s the simple things that count and in a ever more complicated world they are right!

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault

Mairead paints to capture the colours of majestic skies and the power of vast seas.  The sculpture she creates are striking stargazers and iconic buildings that have a whimsical feel. Her ceramics are vibrant and beautiful to use.

‘The place, it’s skyline, landscape and surrounding seas

The people, filled with bravery, vision and creative expression

The purpose, our innate ability to make a little bit of magic!’

 

          – Mairead Stafford

 

 

Exhibition Run:   15th – 31st October 2026