Armagh artist John B. Vallely studied at the Belfast College of Art, where he was taught by Tom Carr, and went on to further studies at the Edinburgh Art College before returning to his home town where he has lived and worked since. An avid supporter of Irish heritage in terms of both sport and music, Vallely founded the Armagh Piper’s Club in the 1970s. Not only did the club allow him to actively support traditional Irish music and pass on his own knowledge, but it became the meeting point fo
r his love of music and his art. Musicians are the dominant subject of his work. In 2014 Vallely took up an appointment as artist in residence to Armagh City & District Council.
John Vallely's work was included in the 'Ulster Artists' exhibition (2010).
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