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The project will culminate in a public group exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the contemporary visual art exhibition Divergent Lines at Luan Gallery, it connects key moments in the town\u2019s history\u2014from the Siege of Athlone to the early twentieth century\u2014while engaging with the layered histories of the former Athlone Workhouse and the Franciscan Abbey. This project aims to widen access to visual arts and local heritage, support inclusive participation, and encourage creative engagement with Athlone\u2019s place-based histories. By interweaving contemporary drawing practice with historical narratives, it fosters social connection, learning, and well-being through shared creative activity.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sensory-led Drawing Exhibition Tours &amp; Workshops for members of St Hilda\u2019s Services and the Athlone 2nd Westmeath Scout Group.<\/li>\n<li>An adult life drawing session preceded by a short talk from a local historian on military uniforms and social life of the period.<\/li>\n<li>Plein Air Event and talk from a local historian that will explore the Workhouse, the Franciscan Abbey, and the social history of the sites. This event is open to artists, studios, collectives and the public. 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