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In the early 1980s, an organisation of artists rented
a disused shirt factory from CIE and established Temple
Bar Gallery and Studios. Their bohemian energy contributed
to the alternative 'left bank' ambience that has made
Temple Bar famous. Although it was a wonderful place
in which to create, the condition of the building was
hazardous.
The building underwent extensive refurbishment under
the framework plan and a new extension was added to
a gap site on the corner, providing, in total, 30 artists'
studios of varying size, a gallery, offices, a kitchen
area on the top floor and storage space in the basement.
The gallery is now twice its previous size and has a
'shop window' fronting onto Temple Bar, which draws
people in.
A top-lit atrium links the old and new parts of the
building and each studio has been given the maximum
amount of light through generous sized windows.
See interview with Patricia
Hurl , an artist who has had a studio in TBGS for
17 years.
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