O'Dwyer will teach a master calss at Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle from March 6th to March 9th. On March 6th, the artist will present a public lecture on his work, influences and adventures throughout the past 28 years. An exhibition of his work will open at Pratt Fine Arts on March 14th and will run until April 7th.

Kevin O’Dwyer has been awarded an MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from University College Dublin. O’Dwyer’s research thesis Sculpture Parks - A Modern Phenomenon, focused on the policies and practices that define the modern phenomenon of the sculpture park. The objectives of the study were to identify the distinctive policies and management practices currently in place, to identify the role of the sculpture park in the wider community and to identify the key components that make the sculpture park unique in terms of visitor experience. For further information on arts management services including recent projects in curation and project management please visit Arts Management CV. more info >

Crafts Council of Ireland will feature O'Dwyer's silverware at SOFA Chicago from November 1st to November 4th. The exhibition will feature a sterling silver Coffee service, Rocking teapot, architectural vessels and a new series of glass and silver scent bottles. SOFA Chicago will be held at Festival Hall, Navy Pier.

The winner of the 2007 Crafts Council of Ireland Bursary is internationally renowned silversmith Kevin O’Dwyer. O’Dwyer’s handcrafted silverware is instantly recognisable for its textural surfaces, flowing lines and lyrical decorations. Each beautifully handcrafted piece defies convention. Indeed ,their ambiguity blurs the boundaries between function, fashion and pure sculpture. His playful curling teapots and art deco coffee services are in some of the world’s most important permanent collections, including the Racine Museum of Art (USA), National Museum of Ireland, High Museum (USA), Sparta Teapot Museum (USA) and the Victoria & Albert Museum (London). O’Dwyer’s silverware has also been presented to luminaries such as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Nelson Mandela, King Juan Carlos of Spain and the Japanese Imperial Family. See News section for further information

Sculpture in the Parklands was presented with the prestigious Best Art/Sculpture Award for 2007 at the Local, City and Council Awards (LAMA) ceremony held in Dublin. Minister for Environment Dick Roche presented the Award to Kevin O'Dwyer.

Kevin O'Dwyer has been named to " Irish America's Top 100 for 2007 ". The Irish America Magazine honours people in the filelds of arts and entertainment, education, medicine and science, politics and public service. O'Dwyer will be honoured for his contributions to the Arts both as an artist and his involvement in arts and heritage projects in Ireland and the USA. A gala event will be held at Broadways Hilton Threatre (NYC) on March 11th.

Sculpture in the Parklands have been short listed for the Local Government, City and County Council Awards. The awards were created to honour exemplary projects within the community, they seek to generate recognition of the efforts, accomplishments, and positive contributions of the individuals, companies and local government authorities who make these happen. Kevin O'Dwyer, director of the sculpture project, says " It is a great honour to be shortlisted to the final 3 of 33 nominations in our category. The artists, Bord na Mona employees and the community believe in this project and that's what makes it so special."

Sculpture in the Parklands have launched a dedicated website at www.sculptureintheparklands.com . The artist in residency programme will feature Caroline Madden (USA) and David Kinane (Ireland) from September 4th until September 22nd. Kevin O'Dwyer, director of the parklands project, continues to provide opportunities for artists to respond to this unique landscape. Please visit the website for further information.

Crafts Council of Ireland will feature O'Dwyer's silverware at SOFA Chicago from November 9th to November 12th. The exhibition will feature a new series of candlesticks and functional tableware. O'Dwyers sculptural teapots will be featured at SOFA as part of the international touring exhibition " Forty Shades of Green ". SOFA Chicago will be held at Festival Hall, Navy Pier.

Eblana Gallery will open it's doors on June 1st as Dublin's premier applied arts gallery. The Gallery will feature the sculptural and functional silverware of Kevin O'Dwyer as well as his jewellery. Many of the pieces have never been exhibited in Ireland before. Eblana Gallery will provide an opportunity for collectors to purchase or commission unique works of art from the artist. Eblana Gallery is located at 8 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Please contact Rachael Naughton at 353-1-6788941, rachael@eblanagallery.ie or visit www.eblanagallery.ie .

The National Museum of Ireland have purchased a sterling silver Architectural Coffee Service from Kevin O'Dwyer for their permanent collection.

Stories from a Sacred Landscape- Croghan Hill to Clonmacnoise by Caimin O'Brien will be launched on May 26th by Pat Wallace of the National Museum of Ireland. O'Brien draws on the archaeology, history, poetry, folklore and legend to create vivid portraits of twenty-three sacred places in County Offaly. O'Dwyer concieved, directed and project managed this exquiste 250 page coffee table book which features the photography of James Fraher and book design of Connie Scanlon. Full colour photographs of the treasures produced in Offaly's monasteries include exquiste gold, silver and bronze artworks and glorious illuminated manuscripts. Essential reading for anyone interested in religion, politics and the history of Ireland. Available from Mercier Press.

Galerie Tactus will feature O'Dwyer's teapots at SOFA New York from June 1st- June 4th. SOFA NY will be held at the Seventh Regiment Armory at Park Avenue and 67th Street.

Kevin O’Dwyer will be attending SOFA Chicago to launch a new series of sterling silver and bronze Party Teapots. Galerie Tactus (Denmark) will feature the new work at booth #401 from October 27th until October 30th. The artist will be available to discuss his work throughout the weekend. Further information at www.galerietactus.com.

Dona Z. Meilach features Kevin O’Dwyer’s teapots in a new coffee table publication- Teapots: Makers and Collectors published by Schiffer Books. A book signing by the author will take place at SOFA Chicago on Saturday, October 29th at del Mano gallery exhibition space from 3 to 5 pm.

The Irish Crafts Council will host a major exhibition at the National Craft Gallery which features the craftwork of Irish American makers and Irish born craftsperson’s who now live in America. The exhibition will take place in April 2007 and highlight the artwork of 20 contemporary makers in glass, metal, wood and clay. The exhibition will be curated by silversmith/sculptor Kevin O’Dwyer. more info >

Paddy Whiskey commissioned Kevin O’Dwyer to create a bronze sculpture to celebrate Pernod Ricard’s 25th anniversary. The sculpture was presented in Paris at their anniversary celebrations.

Eleanor Flegg views the work of silversmith Kevin O'Dwyer, chosen be a panel of experts on behalf of Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence more info >

An exhibition of sterling silver and bronze Party Teapots, vessels, candlesticks and jewellery will take place at Roger Billcliffe Gallery from April 22nd until May 17th. Roger Billcliffe Gallery is located at 134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow. Telephone 0141-332-4027 more info >

The National Museum of Ireland has purchased one of O'Dwyer's new series of sculptural bracelets for it's permanent collection. The work was exhibited during the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Crafts Council touring exhibition will open at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery, University College Cork on January 9th,2005. The exhibition is part of the Cork European Capital of Culture 2005 programme of events. Curator Brian Kennedy has selected 4 works of art from Kevin O'Dwyer for the exhibition.

Kevin O'Dwyer will be exhibiting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show which will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center from November 4th until November 7th. Kevin will be exhibiting new works in jewellery and silverware including his new series of Party Teapots. Please visit his booth # 515. Further information on the show at www.pmacraftshow.org

Racine Art Museum, Wisconsin have recently acquired this wonderful teapot for it's permanent collection.

A sterling silver sauceboat has been selected as part of the 14th Silver Triennal 2004 European touring exhibition organised by Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus Hanau.

A unique exhibition combining the contemporary silverware of Kevin O'Dwyer and the black and white photography of James Fraher will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center, Louisiana. more info >

A selection of silverware by Kevin O’Dwyer will be featured in Peter Harbison’s new publication: Ireland’s Treasures: 5000 years of Artistic Expression. more info >

“ From Europe to the World”: Jameson Irish Whiskey and the European Coordination of Film Festivals have commissioned Kevin O’Dwyer to create the new Jameson Short Film Awards which will be presented at 18 Film Festivals worldwide in 2004. more info >

The Fine Silver exhibition at the Slidell Cultural Center, Louisiana will mark the premiere of O’Dwyer’s Party Teapots: The Mardi Gras Series. more info >