Artist Thomas showcases remarkable work

Thomas Higgins, a talented local artist from Drumalee Cross, in Cavan Town proudly exhibited his remarkable artwork at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin as part of the Connecting Artists 2023 programme.

One of ten artists carefully selected from across the country, Thomas overcame a brain haemorrhage and left leg paralysis eleven years ago before finding solace and acceptance in art.

The national exhibition, which took place from Sunday-Tuesday, July 16-18, was the culmination of a 10-week online programme designed by Miriam Spollen, founder of Connections Arts Centre (CAC), an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to connecting the disability community through the arts.

Miriam’s inspiring vision includes supporting up to 50 artists and hosting three national exhibitions, with plans to expand the programme in Europe and develop a junior programme. The exhibition’s success has paved the way for further showcases, with the exhibit set to be featured at the University of Atypical in Belfast from Friday, July 28 until Friday, August 25, and further plans to be hosted in Cavan in the near future.