New Public Art Commission
Public Art
Current Percent for Art Commission:
The Library and Arthouse Studios, Stradbally
More information on Percent for Art Projects
Laois County Council has commissioned some major public art projects for the county including
The most recently completed James Fintan Lalor Commemorative Sculpture sited at Áras an Chontae Portlaoise. The sculpture is a figurative piece in bronze with a limestone plinth. This project was funded by Laois County Council and the Department of the Environment under the Percent for Art Scheme. The James Fintan Lalor Commemorative Committee raised a significant contribution from local sponsors.
The Percent for Art sculpture for the Ballyroan Waste Water Improvement Scheme entitled “Autumn” is by local sculptor Angela Delaney. The sculpture is made from limestone and is in the form of a horse chestnut; the fruit bursting open as it reaches its full potential. The work can be viewed at the Green, Ballyroan. Kildare County Council and Laois County Council in a partnership project commissioned a permanent artwork entitled "The Hitchhicker" for the Heath Mayfield Motorway Project under the Percent for Art Scheme.
Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery
More details from: The Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Telephone: 057 8674342/44
Leisure and Culture
Heritage Officer
Catherine Casey
057 86 74348
Arts Officer
Muireann Ni Chonaill
057 86 74344
Tourism Officer
Honor Deevy
057 86 74324