Specialties
Cow House Studios is a progressive artist-run space set in the farmland of county wexford Ireland. A productive farm to this day, the 180 acres of land provides an authentic and inspirational backdrop, while facilitating multidisciplinary practices for artists in residence and students, focusing on cross-cultural learning and creative exchange.
History
Established in 2005.
Cow House Studios is named for its practical origins on the O'Gorman family farm, where for over 200 years the family has lived and worked the land. Nestled at the foot of the scenic Blackstairs Mountains, it is located three miles from the village of Rathnure, County Wexford. The vision of two artists, Rosie O'Gorman and Frank Abruzzese, fortified by the generosity of the O'Gorman family, has transformed the function of the Cow House from a beautiful stone structure used for bedding cows into a studio committed to facilitating contemporary visual arts practice.
Meet the Business Owner: Frank A.
Originally from Philadelphia, Frank obtained his Bachelors Degree in Moving Image Arts from the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and his Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). He received the Emerging Photographer of the Year award from San Francisco Magazine. As a photographer, Frank exhibits his artwork internationally in galleries and universities. He worked as a camp counsellor, photography instructor, and initiated the education program at one of Philadelphia's premier camera stores. Frank also gained valuable teaching experience at SFAI where he developed an interest in a multidisciplinary, ideas-based approach to working with students.
