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Joy Fahey
Artist &Teacher
BIOGRAPHY
Joy Fahey
Born in Manchester, UK. Joy trained in all areas of the arts from an early age specialising in dance, drama and art.
After graduating from college she worked professionally in film and theatre for five years. Joy then taught dance for 10 years.
She decided to pursue her interest in art and studied as a mature student to the Manchester School of Art. She also worked underthe supervision of Eugene Halliday exploring the psychology of art and art therapy.
In 1988 moved to Hong Kong for two years where she continued her painting.
Joy travelled to many countries and spent long periods of time in the USA, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand . This had a great impact and influence on the development of her work.
2000 Moved to Spain . Setting up an Art Studio and School in Marbella (Málaga), teaching and painting.
The BBC TV 'Living in the Sun' programme filmed one of Joy's workshops in 2005.
Joy now presents teaching workshops in all forms of art and works with specialist clinics and individuals in art therapy
Education
1963 - 1970 The Arts Education Trust, Hertford and London . School of Dance , Drama and Art.
1975 - 1984 Student of the artist Golda Rose for painting and ceramics and continuous study with Eugene Halliday in psychology of art and art therapy.
Exhibitions
Solo Shows
1980 Manchester Public Library
1982 Altrincham Art Gallery , Manchester
1989 Cultural Centre, Hong Kong
1994 Bayswater Gallery, London
2003 Manolo Santana Club, Marbella
2004 Los Naranjos Country Club, Marbella
2005 Ronda Art Gallery , Ronda
2008 Gallery Gaudi, Madrid
Group Shows
1983 Ginnel Gallery, Manchester
1984 Cultural Centre, Liverpool
1986 Whitworth Gallery, Manchester
1992 Bayswater Gallery, London
1995 Fulham Gallery, London
1998 Hale Art Gallery , Manchester
2002 D&B Gallery, Marbella
2003 Terra Sana Gallery, Marbella
2006 Marina Banus, Marbella
2008 Innsbruk Art Fair,Innsbruk
2009 Marbella Arts Festival, Marbella
2009 Outlet Gallery, San Pedro de Alcantara
Awards
1967 1st prize London Council Competition
1983 1st Prize Laing Competition
2004 European Business Women of the Year Award
Joy Fahey
Born in Manchester, UK. Joy trained in all areas of the arts from an early age specialising in dance, drama and art.
After graduating from college she worked professionally in film and theatre for five years. Joy then taught dance for 10 years.
She decided to pursue her interest in art and studied as a mature student to the Manchester School of Art. She also worked underthe supervision of Eugene Halliday exploring the psychology of art and art therapy.
In 1988 moved to Hong Kong for two years where she continued her painting.
Joy travelled to many countries and spent long periods of time in the USA, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand . This had a great impact and influence on the development of her work.
2000 Moved to Spain . Setting up an Art Studio and School in Marbella (Málaga), teaching and painting.
The BBC TV 'Living in the Sun' programme filmed one of Joy's workshops in 2005.
Joy now presents teaching workshops in all forms of art and works with specialist clinics and individuals in art therapy
Education
1963 - 1970 The Arts Education Trust, Hertford and London . School of Dance , Drama and Art.
1975 - 1984 Student of the artist Golda Rose for painting and ceramics and continuous study with Eugene Halliday in psychology of art and art therapy.
Exhibitions
Solo Shows
1980 Manchester Public Library
1982 Altrincham Art Gallery , Manchester
1989 Cultural Centre, Hong Kong
1994 Bayswater Gallery, London
2003 Manolo Santana Club, Marbella
2004 Los Naranjos Country Club, Marbella
2005 Ronda Art Gallery , Ronda
2008 Gallery Gaudi, Madrid
Group Shows
1983 Ginnel Gallery, Manchester
1984 Cultural Centre, Liverpool
1986 Whitworth Gallery, Manchester
1992 Bayswater Gallery, London
1995 Fulham Gallery, London
1998 Hale Art Gallery , Manchester
2002 D&B Gallery, Marbella
2003 Terra Sana Gallery, Marbella
2006 Marina Banus, Marbella
2008 Innsbruk Art Fair,Innsbruk
2009 Marbella Arts Festival, Marbella
2009 Outlet Gallery, San Pedro de Alcantara
Awards
1967 1st prize London Council Competition
1983 1st Prize Laing Competition
2004 European Business Women of the Year Award
