CHANDLER, Ariz. – “Ceangal/Connections” will be showcased at the Chandler Museum from March 15-July 20. This collaborative exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists and writers from Chandler and Tullamore, Ireland, reflecting on the unique cultural exchange between the two sister cities. Ceangal (pronounced KANG-ul) means "connections" in Irish.
The exhibition features a range of media, including visual art, photography, writing, and film, with each work exploring the landscapes, landmarks and shared experiences of both communities.
The artists represented are:
• Laurie Fagen, fiber artist, Chandler
• Devon Hancock, filmmaker, Chandler
• Lynne Hartke, writer, Chandler
• Siobhan McCormack, painter, Tullamore
• Paul Moore, photographer, Tullamore
• Geraldine O'Neill, writer, Tullamore
• Evin O'Toole, filmmaker, Tullamore
• Robert Rice, photographer, Chandler
“Ceangal/Connections” not only celebrates the artistic talent from both cities but also deepens the bond between Chandler and Tullamore, which have been sister cities for 15 years. Through this exhibition, the artists explore themes of cultural exchange, shared heritage, and the ways in which art can bridge distances. The exhibit will be a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the beauty and history of both cities through the eyes of talented local artists.
"We're very excited to see the ‘Ceangal/Connections’ art exhibition come full circle at the Chandler Museum, after our premiere at the Esker Arts Center in Tullamore, Ireland last summer,” says Laurie Fagen, who chairs the Chandler Tullamore Sister Cities (CTSC) organization. "The artwork, photography, writing and films provide a look into the similarities and differences between the two cities, and we believe it will pique the interest of all ages into the Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities organization."
Join the Chandler Museum for the following public programs related to the exhibition:
Opening Reception
Friday, March 14, 5-7 p.m.
Reserve a spot on Eventbrite.
History Bites
Tuesday, June 3, 12-12:30 p.m.
“One Connection at a Time: Chandler's 15-year Relationship with Tullamore, Ireland” presented by Lynne Hartke and Ellen Harrington
In the Exhibits
Sunday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.
“Connections: Tullamore & Chandler”
“Ceangal/Connections” opens March 15 and will be on view through July 20 at Chandler Museum. The Chandler Museum is located at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. It is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
Find more information on the exhibitions and programming online at Chandler Museum or call 480-782-2717.
Media contact:
Rebecca Vega
Chandler Museum Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator
480-782-2879
Chandler Museum is an innovative learning environment where the community comes together to share our stories, store our cultural heritage, and experience Chandler as a people and place. The vision of the Museum is to be the community’s principal resource to explore its people’s history, culture, and place in a rapidly changing world of today – within and without the walls of a building. Find more information online at Chandler Museum.
About Sister Cities
It is the mission of the Chandler, AZ - Tullamore, Ireland Sister Cities to cultivate and maintain a strong reciprocal relationship between the cities of Chandler, Arizona and Tullamore, Ireland to encourage cultural understanding, community involvement, economic development and educational exchanges. Learn more at Chandler Sister Cities.