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Art Market 12th & 13th Sept

Kilkenny Animated Presents

Art Market

ART MARKET

Discover the creativity behind animation at the Kilkenny Animated Art Market.

Browse a vibrant collection of original artwork, prints, comics, zines, crafts and handmade creations from talented artists, illustrators, animators and independent makers from across Ireland and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for a unique piece of art, a special gift or simply want to meet the artists behind the work, the Art Market is the perfect place to explore, connect and support independent creativity. Open throughout the festival, it’s a welcoming space for animation fans, collectors and curious visitors of all ages.

Location

Billy Byrnes

Date & Time

12th & 13th September 2026 | 12:00- 17:00

Target Audience

Ages 18+

Cost

€17.50

Book Event
Text "Art Market Kilkenny" over a pastel pink background with large, illustrated pink flowers and green leaves.
A smiling older woman with curly white hair and glasses stands among a group of people indoors, holding a white card. Others around her are talking and interacting, with blurred artwork visible in the background.
A woman with curly blonde hair smiles whilst sitting at a craft stall displaying jewellery and art prints. Another person, seen from behind, is talking to her. The table shows colourful necklaces, drawings, and postcards.
A man with headphones round his neck talks to a woman with dreadlocks at a colourful indoor market, whilst another person browses nearby.
A woman sits behind a display of handmade earrings at a market stall. The earrings are colourful, hanging on a wire grid, with a sign reading "€12 Handmade Earrings.
A woman eats ice cream in a crowded indoor space, surrounded by people and colourful decorations. The scene appears lively and social.
A woman with long brown hair in a cream jumper speaks to another woman at a busy indoor event. People are gathered in the background, some browsing tables and displays.
Two people smile at a colourful art stall, surrounded by vibrant prints and paintings displayed on a wire rack. A stone wall is in the background, and a coffee cup is visible on the table in front of them.
A man with glasses and headphones around his neck is talking, with two people blurred in the background against a stone wall.
Three women sit at a table covered with colourful art prints and crafts. One paints a small object, another smiles at someone off-camera. A fire extinguisher sign is visible in the foreground.
A person in a striped shirt and black hat sits at a table drawing, surrounded by art prints and pink price labels at a market or convention stall.
Two women talk at a craft market stall displaying handmade toys and crafts. Other shoppers browse in the background amid a bright, indoor setting with green plants and natural light.
Two smiling women sit at a craft stall displaying art prints, crochet items, and a framed QR code. Colourful decor and artwork hang on a wire grid behind them. The background features a stone wall.
A person stands behind a display of colourful art prints at an indoor market. They wear a black jumper with dinosaur designs and appear to be talking to someone out of frame. Artworks feature vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.

Meet the contributors

A man with short dark hair and a full beard smiles softly at the camera at the Kilkenny Animated Festival. He is wearing a dark blue shirt over a grey T-shirt. The background is softly lit with pastel colours and a rainbow-coloured border frames the image.
Colm Dowling

This workshop is kindly sponsored by

RTÉ Kids logo with white text on a pink background; the "K" in "KIDS" is black whilst the other letters are white.
RTÉ Kids Jr logo with "RTÉ KIDS" in pink and orange text, and "jr" in white inside an orange star on a light background.