Jolita ART

Jolita Jarutiene - Lithuanian Artist was an Ambassador of Vilnius as the European Capital of Culture 2009
To learn about Vilnius, European Capital of Culture 2009 visit: http://culturelive.lt

Jolita was born in Kaunas, Lithuania in 1970 and now lives, works and represents Lithuanian Art in Northern Ireland. She studied at Kaunas University and finally was awarded with The Master of Arts degree. Also she has UK National Diploma in Art & Design. Jolita does art workshops all around Ireland, which showcase her artistic talents in the form of ceramics, painting and ethnic art. They give adults and children an opportunity to come together and, through the forum of art, appreciate the cultural identity and diversity of the many differing people now living in Ireland.

Since 2000 Jolita's art work has been exhibited in numerous one person and group shows in Lithuania, Ireland and United Kingdom. Private collectors in United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, France and Lithuania have commissioned and purchased Jolita's paintings and ceramics. Jolita's art woks are created from outward things, using different medias and techniques.

Jolita Jarutiene art work is represented at Lisburn Art Gallery, 46 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn http://lisburnartgallery.co.uk

Jolita Jarutiene now is offering different art workshops for childrens and adults:

Drawing workshops at the Island Arts Centre and Laganview Enterpise Centre, Lisburn

Pottery workshops at the Island Arts Centre and Laganview Enterpise Centre, Lisburn

Glass painting workshops at the Island Arts Centre and Laganview Enterpise Centre, Lisburn

Paper cutting workshops at the Island Arts Centre and Laganview Enterpise Centre, Lisburn

Lithuanian Ethnic Art workshops at the different schools and cultural events together with ArtsEkta all around Northern Ireland. More information: http://artsekta.org.uk

Any of these art workshops can be arranged in any Community Center or school across Northern Ireland

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In 2008 Jolita Jarutiene was awarded with Lisburn Mayor''s Certificate in recognition of outstanding voluntary services to the community and nomination in the category of Adult Volunteer of the Year 2008.

Also Jolita has been flying high after her artwork was chosen two years in row (2007 & 2008) as one of the winning entries for the Lisburn Historic Quarter Arts Group Postcard Competition.