In December 2018 Hyde Bridge ran the first secret postcard exhibition, Rún. This curated fundraiser showcased unique, small-scale works in a variety of media from emerging and established local and national artists. Featuring up to 200 artists, and roughly 450 works the show was a great success.
Artists can enter up to three artworks and are invited to be as creative as they please. Artwork is accepted in most forms including sculpture, craft or textile, provided they do not exceed standard postcard size.
There is no exhibition fee for RÚN artists.
Artworks will sell for €50, with €25 going towards the Hyde Bridge Gallery Fund. All monies raised by the selling of works go towards the Emerging Artist Fund that will provide financial assistance to future artists showing at Hyde Bridge Gallery.
Specifically, a portion of money will fund two IT Sligo Graduates to exhibit at the 9 Walls exhibition.
The open call for RÚN will be announced in September annually, details will be posted on social media and the Yeats Society website.