About Us, Our Shop and Our Studio
“Our vision was to build a space where creativity feels like home: open, vibrant, and welcoming. A place for everyone, where artists and makers, beginners or experts, can find the quality materials we trust and use ourselves. A shop to discover original artwork and to find unique gifts for art lovers and creative souls alike.”
Just Art It is a retail shop, art gallery, and workshop space, ideally located in Galway City Centre, in the heart of Galway’s Westend. Following our guiding principle ‘Lig le do chruthaitheacht linn’, Just Art It provides a beautiful space where people can slow down, feel inspired, and find what they need to connect to their own creativity.
Lig le do chruthaitheacht linn
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Everyone is Creative
We believe creativity lives in all of us- no experience needed, just the curiosity to try.
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Create Together, Grow Together
Art is better when shared. We learn, teach, and inspire one another as a community.
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Make Space for Creativity
Find time, slow down, explore, and reconnect with your creative self.
What We Do
Just Art It is a creative space where you can learn, shop, and discover Artwork from artists based in the West of Ireland, in our shop and here online!
Art Classes & Courses - Ranganna & Cúrsai
From first-timers to lifelong learners.
We offer a wide range of art classes for children and teenagers, and evening courses for adults. Whether you're exploring drawing, oil painting, printmaking, or drumming, our fully equipped studio is a space to slow down, learn new skills, and enjoy the creative process. Join a course, book a workshop, or sign up for one of our popular seasonal camps.
Art Materials & Supplies Shop - Siopa Soláthairtí Ealaíne
Curated, Crafted & Conscious.
Our shop is stocked with a carefully curated selection of artist-quality materials, from brushes and paints to sketchbooks and printmaking supplies.
We work with trusted European independent producers to supply you with materials we use and trust ourselves.
Original Artworks & Limited Editions - Saothair Ealaíne Bhunaidh agus Eagráin Theoranta
Prints with soul - from Galway and beyond.
A gallery devoted to original multiple artworks on paper by professional local artists and printmakers from the West of Ireland.
Created by artists, in support of artists.
Meet Our Team
The creative force behind it all! As the founder and heart of Just Art It, she brings vision and ingenuity to everything we do.
Elena Santos
Our in-house artist, graphic designer, and screen printer, she turns ideas into reality and inspires creativity every day. She shares her passion and expertise as our art teacher, inspiring others to explore and connect with their own creativity. Her work defines the identity of our space and the sense of community that thrives within it.
She's the friendly face you’ll meet at our siopa!
Meet Rachel!
Rachel is a Galway native, retired celebrity and runway makeup artist, a well-versed painter, printmaking enthusiast, and our resident Gaeilgeoir. She welcomes everyone with warmth and is always ready to help.
Don’t be shy to say Dia dhuit, Labhair Gaeilge liom!
Our dedicated drumming teacher at our sister business next door, Soundtrack & Podcast.
Alan Preims
He combines a passion for music, performance, and composition with expertise in sound and recording. Elena and Alan are the artists behind this business duo, partners in crime and in life! Working shoulder to shoulder, they are the perfect team to bring a wealth of creativity to our community.