Irish American Heritage Center will host a unique art exhibit this spring. "A Different Land: Irish Boglands" will be on display May 16 through June 14. Exhibit hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a free opening night reception on Friday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The aim of the exhibit is to increase international awareness of the beauty and uniqueness of Ireland’s bog landscapes. Bog landscapes are one of Ireland’s defining features and are now attracting increased interest from the scientific and artistic communities. They are becoming a major selling point to attract tourists into the country.

The result is a collection of outstanding works from artists currently living in County Kerry, Ireland. The exhibition is a testament to the beauty and magic of this often hidden landscape.

For more information on A Different Land: Irish Boglands, contact the IAHC at 773-282-7035.

Programming at the Irish American Heritage Center is supported, in part, by generous grants from The Illinois Arts Council, CityArts grants, from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Humanities Council.

The Irish American Heritage Center, which occupies an 86,000 square foot building on the City's northwest side, near Wilson Avenue and the Edens Expressway, at 4626 North Knox, fosters the practice, study, and celebration of Irish, Celtic, and Irish-American cultural traditions. Membership in the Center is open to anyone with an interest in these traditions. The IAHC houses a 650-seat theatre/concert hall, auditorium, a library, an authentic Irish pub, a Social Center, a museum, dance/music studios and meeting rooms. For more information, call 773-282-7035, or visit www.irishamhc.com.