Kate Rocks

Born in Northern ireland 1953. Lived and was educated in England. Moved back to Northern Ireland in 1980.
Growing up in England, my family and I returned to Northern Ireland every summer.This instilled in me a love for Ireland and I knew one day I would return.After finishing Teacher Training , I taught for a couple of years in England, then in 1980 my husband and I returned to Ireland. I taught music for thirty years in Belfast. During this time I painted intermittently ; between working full time and rearing my family.I finally decided to give up full time teaching in order to paint full time.It has been the best decision Iever made ! I am doing now what I always dreamed of. Painting is a continuous learning process and as such it is a lesson I continuosly enjoy.

Convent educated.
Teacher Training college
Gave up teaching music to paint full time

2008, Group exhibition Cavehill Gallery Belfast
2009, Group exhibition Cavehill Gallery Belfast
Group exhibition Waterfront hall Belfast
2010 Arts Society of Ulster open exhibition Merville house
Ulster Society of Women Artists annual exhibition ,
Waterfront hall Belfast
Cavehill Christmas exhibition Nov.
2011 U.S.W.A.Exhibition Merville House. Larne
A.S.U.annual exhibition Waterfront Hall Belfast
U.S.W.A Annual Exhibition. Waterfront Hall. Belfast
Emer Art gallery open submission
Cavehill Christmas exhibition