Artist Monthly Meet at the Linenhall

What to Expect

The Linenhall runs an informal meet-up for working artists on the last Saturday of every month at 11am. It is open to all disciplines, so visual artists, writers, photographers, sculptors and musicians all turn up to the same table. The centre describes it plainly: a space to chat, share ideas and connect with other creative people over a cup of tea or coffee. Refreshments are provided.

There is no application, no membership and no booking. In the Linenhall’s own words, no sign-up, no pressure, just show up. That makes it a useful first port of call if you have moved to Mayo, come back to a practice after a break, or simply work alone most of the week and want other people who understand the work. The next session falls on Saturday 29 August 2026, then the last Saturday of each month after that. The Linenhall also runs related strands for artists including Creative Coffee talks and the Bolay mentorship programme, and the monthly meet is the easiest of the three to walk into cold.

Good to Know

• Last Saturday of every month, 11am
• Next session: Saturday 29 August 2026
• The Linenhall Arts Centre, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, F23 AN24
• Free, no booking required
• Open to artists of every discipline, established or starting out
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided
• Box office 094 902 3733, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm
• The Linenhall gallery is open on Saturdays 11am to 4pm, so you can see the current show the same morning

Getting There

Linenhall Street runs through the centre of Castlebar, a short walk from The Mall and the main square. By road, the N5 comes west from Dublin, the N84 north from Galway, the N60 from Roscommon and Claremorris, and the N58 down from Foxford and Ballina. Irish Rail operates Dublin Heuston to Castlebar services via Manulla Junction, with the station a short walk from town. Bus Eireann links Castlebar with Galway, Sligo, Westport and Ballina. Saturday parking is generally easier than midweek, with pay-and-display on the street and car parks a few minutes away on foot.