A new art gallery in Roscommon will help show off the artistic talent of the region according to it's founder.
Anam Gallery based on the Square in Roscommon Town will be officially opened on the 8th of July.
Set up by local artist Rita Oates, the new creative space is based in the former coach house will host local, national and international artists from a range of disciplines.
The opening exhibition will feature works worn by some of Hollywood's biggest names including Rihanna, Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Lawrence.
Speaking to Shannonside FM News, Rita says it will be a gallery for the people:
'I just feel the need to shout out where it is and make it a destination.
To tell people about the castle and tell them about Lady Betty's story and the Gallery then is part of the commercial centre.
There's a reason to come and walk Moate Park when they're here.
The Gallery came about because I had this beautiful space and I decided it is a Gallery for the people.
It's not just paintings, it's going to be woodwork, glass and textiles. It's a gallery about professional creators; local, national and international.'
