Morley, Hilary
Hilary Morley is an experienced mixed media, and fine artist, specialising in drawing, painting, and collage living in Galway.
Her artistic practice delves into the intricate themes of landscape and suburbia, interwoven with local heritage and proximity to the sea.
As a versatile curator, Hilary has collaborated with prestigious organisations such as The Galway International Arts Festival, Ceramics Ireland, and the Design & Crafts Council Ireland.
Additionally, she is the editor of MAKING.IE, a platform dedicated to archiving Irish craftsmanship. In recognition of this important work, she was honored with the title of one of the 50 Irish Craft Champions in 2022.
Exhibitions
2025 Islands, Oughterard Courthouse
Annual Members' Exhibition Interface Inagh, Connemara
Kenmare Windows Exhibition, Co. Kerry
Corrundulla Arts Trail Co. Galway
2024 Tarraingt na Farraige / The Pull of the Sea, Working Artist Studios, West Cork
OXO, Outset Gallery, Galway
Bucolica, Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford
2023 Into the Sea, Daróg Wine Bar, Galway
The Feeling of Place, Joint Exhibition with Fiona Cawley in Oughterard Courthouse
Christmas Exhibition Wexford, Arts Centre, Wexford
St. Brigid's Well,Hamilton Gallery, Sligo
2022 'Galway Emerges', The Kenny Gallery, Galway
2021 Clifden Arts Trail, Clifden Arts Festival, Co. Galway
2019 Knocknacarra : Sale Agreed, Saolta Arts, Galway University Hospital
Benchmark Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Brittle - Fragile Westival 2019, Westport, Co. Mayo
Small Town Decline: Rural Patterns of Decay, Glór, Ennis, Co. Clare
2018 Earth, Sea & Sky, Etain Hickey Gallery, West Cork
2017 Knocknacarra : Living on the Edge, Murray's Galway
2015 Galway Design Week Exhibition, GMIT Galway
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