The exhibition is a result of the Science+Art Project, where the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) at MTU Kerry has collaborated with Tralee Art Group to create original artworks inspired by cell biology research at CABR.

Tralee Art Group’s artists have transformed scientific imagery from CABR’s research into paintings and visual art.

Event Details:

• When: Tuesday, 6 May 2026, 2:00 PM
• Where: MTU Kerry, An Cuan STEM Building, Tralee, Co. Kerry
• Register here: scienceandartproject.eventbrite.ie

About the Project:

CABR provided artists from Tralee Art Group with images and descriptions from scientific research. Artists used these materials as inspiration to create original paintings, transforming scientific imagery into works of visual art.

Caitriona Foley, Tralee Art Group Chairperson, is leading the collaboration between the group and CABR and said that members were delighted to be given the opportunity to collaborate on such a unique project.

“This has pushed many of us to think outside of our comfort zone and get insights into the incredible research that the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) is doing.” – Caitriona Foley, Tralee Art Group Chairperson

“We are delighted to collaborate with Tralee Art Group on this project to represent our research work in the form of artwork, and we are grateful to MTU Arts Office for their support for the project.” – Damian Gornik, Communications Officer (CABR)

About CABR:

The Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) is a commercially focused research centre that helps businesses solve real-world challenges using science and technology. CABR is a collaboration between Munster Technological University (MTU) and Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS:MM).

CABR works with companies across the Biotech, Food, Life Science and related sectors to develop viable, cost-effective processes and products from natural bio-resources. CABR collaborates with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across sectors including Agriculture, Food and Drink, Cosmetics, Marine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Environmental and Health.

About Tralee Art Group:

Tralee Art Group (TAG) is a community-based group of over 50 visual artists from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The group provides a meeting point for artists and arranges various events, exhibitions, painting and sketching workshops, and outings for members.

Funding:

This project is supported by MTU Arts Office CREATE Le Chéile Arts Project Awards.