Festival fun: Savour art and food at Butler Gallery in Kilkenny

Butler Gallery is host Savour(ing) Art — a trailblazing programme that mingles the realms of culinary expertise and artistic expression — as part of this year’s Savour Kilkenny festival.

Designed to entice both tourists and locals alike, events will offer audiences an innovative perspective on art through the lens of food and drink.

‘Imbibing Art - Art Tour, Mixology, and Tasting’ will open a vibrant world of art with an exhilarating tour peppered with tailored cocktails and libations. Guided by Food Designer Clare Anne O’Keefe and Colin Hession of L Mulligan Grocer, participants will embark on a sensorial exploration, as art is translated and activated through thoughtfully crafted beverages. It promises a fun-filled immersion into the gallery’s treasured exhibitions.

‘Wild Milsean - A Children’s Food and Art Workshop’ offers young culinary enthusiasts a chance to craft a delightful Hallowe’en treat using Irish Dairy Milk. Alongside this, participants will gain insights into the global history of milk candy, the enchanting process of turning milk into paint, and the intriguing narrative of rewilding that threads through Colman’s art.

‘Wild Art and Food | A Conversation’ shows a world where food speaks the language of art. Food Designer Clare Anne O’Keefe joins forces with acclaimed artist Eamon Colman to lead a captivating conversation and live demonstration. This event heralds the resurrection of dishes first conceptualised by Colman at Noma, Copenhagen.

‘Wild Samhain Cheese Workshop’ promises to be a tactile and gastronomic adventure as participants craft their very own soft cheese masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons and age-old traditions of Samhain.

Each cheese creation is meticulously coloured with organic food paints and adorned with handpicked wild herbs. The workshop is more than just a culinary lesson — it’s an artistic experience that intertwines with the rich tapestry of our environmental heritage.

Seeking to entice new local visitors and to showcase Butler Gallery as an outstanding destination to the Savour Kilkenny audience, Savour(ing) Art is set to be more than an event — it’s an experience.

Events run throughout the Savour Kilkenny 2023 festival. Specific event timings and ticket prices vary.  Booking: Tickets are available at butlergallery.ie. For a deeper dive into the events, visit savourkilkenny.com.