BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/dublin-ie/arts.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - dublin-ie (arts) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IMMA Collection: Art as Agency | Group Exhibition at IMMA DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:214@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:IMMA Collection: Art as Agency is a major three-year display celebrating IMMA’s Permanent Collection as a source of agency and knowle dge. Featuring over 100 artists\, from the 1960s to the present\, it highl ights key works\, including many recent acquisitions. This ambitious exhi bition invites engagement and research over time\, allowing for a rich dur ational experience of Ireland’s Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.\ n\nThrough thematic\, chronological\, geographical\, and media-based appro aches\, the exhibition examines how artworks connect across time and conte xts\, fostering new interpretations and relevance. Works from the 1960s to the 1980s evoke the foundational story of the Irish art world. While ackn owledging the context of the modernist\, predominantly male dominance of t hat era\, the exhibition also spotlights the material innovation and socia lly engaged practices of others who persisted despite the relatively conse rvative status quo.\n\nThe exhibition also presents more recent practice t hat explores urgent global themes such as gender\, hybridity\, cultural hi stories\, de-colonialism\, diaspora\, migration\, food injustice\, climate \, and ecological change. Memory\, imagination\, and storytelling play piv otal roles in these works\, offering generative ways to process fragmentat ion\, dislocation\, and survival in unfamiliar spaces. New and existing wo rks in the IMMA grounds will extend these themes.\n\nThe exhibition includ es a specially created ‘white cube’ gallery space inspired by Brian O ’Doherty’s renowned series of essays Inside the White Cube – The Id eology of the Gallery Space (1976)\, that critiques the auratic\, market- driven effects of the white cube gallery format. Likewise the choice of w orks curated for this space pushes back by highlighting works by Post-War American women\, pioneering conceptualist artworks by Marcel Duchamp and B rian O’Doherty as well as a contemporary feminist response by Andrea Gey er.\n\nBy interweaving historical and contemporary narratives\, Art as Ag ency invites audiences to reflect on the evolving meanings and possibilit ies of art in shaping our understanding of and action in the world.\n\nOng oing through February 6\, 2028. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:IMMA\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/imma-collection-art-as-agency-group-ex hibition-at-imma X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats- A Painted Universe | The Nilend Collection at The M odel DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:4093@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues from 15/11/25 until 27/09/26.\n\nJack But ler Yeats (1871–1957) is one of Ireland’s most celebrated twentieth-ce ntury artists. The Niland Collection\, housed at The Model\, holds an exte nsive body of his work spanning the full arc of his career – from early pen-and-ink illustrations and lively watercolours\, to the expressive oil paintings that define his mature style.\n\nOngoing through September 27\, 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:The Model\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Co. Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Connaught\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/jack-b-yeats-a-painted-universe-the-ni lend-collection-at-the-model X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harmony in Diversity | Group Exhibition at Walters Bar Cafe DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:3849@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition selected by the Art Riddler and curated by Louise N eiland. Artwork by members of ArtNetdlr. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:Walters Bar Cafe\, Georges Street Dun Laoghaire\, Dun Laoghaire\, Dublin\, A96Y981\, Dun Laoghaire \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/harmony-in-diversity-group-exhibition- at-walters-bar-cafe X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Sense of Place - Liz Johnson DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z UID:360@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Concept/Overview  \n\nLiz Johnson’s art pract ice is project-based. Her recent work explores themes of transience an d impermanence\, and presence and memory. \n\nIn this series of landscap e paintings\, she approaches presence and memory from the periphery\, as a space of fragility and quiet tension. Where boundaries soften and shift\, and form is suggested rather than fixed. She revisits familiar landscape s to reflect on the subtle unease of being tethered to places that are co ntinually in flux – echoing Seamus Heaney’s ‘Postscript’\, whe re the landscape leaves one being “neither here nor there”.  \n\nThi s sense of being suspended in a moment that can’t be held reflects t he Buddhist concept of impermanence\, and of how all things arise and p ass away. In these moments\, the landscape becomes both presence and disa ppearance. Within these settings\, memory exists as something both hid den and tangible — traces of what has been\, are held quietly within.   \n\nA Sense of Place invites a moment of stillness and contemplation\ , to consider how places continue to shape us even as they change or disap pear. Rather than resisting transformation\, this work reflects on what it means to live alongside it\; to accept change and the passing of time as fundamental parts of human experience. \n\nTo view more projects or g et in touch with the artist:\nhttps://www.lizjohnson.ie/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202027Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/a-sense-of-place-liz-johnson/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rain Tells Us Everything | Group Exhibition at the Regional Cu ltural Centre DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:3935@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Rain Tells Us Everything \nCatherine McDonald\, Katie Nola n and Niamh Schmidtke (Gallery 2 + Foyer Gallery)\nCurated by Clara McSwee ney\, The Rain Tells Us Everything investigates the encroaching transforma tions shaping contemporary landscapes under the pressures of the climate c risis. Through trespassing\, tracking\, and collective singing\, the parti cipating artists examine these shifts across sound\, film\, fabric\, and d rawing\, each bringing a distinct material and conceptual approach to envi ronmental change. \nImage Credit: Catherine McDonald LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:Regional Cultural Centre\, Cove Hill\, Port Road\, \, Letterkenn y\, Co. Donegal\, F92 C8HD\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/the-rain-tells-us-everything-group-exh ibition-at-the-regional-cultural-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gvozdene Kapije / The Iron Gates | Barbara Knežević at The Regio nal Cultural Centre Donegal DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:4206@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues from 04/07/26.\n\n\n\nThe Regional Cultur al centre is pleased to present Gvozdene Kapije / The Iron Gates\, an exhi bition by artist Barbara Knežević\, bringing together film and sculpture to explore the histories\, stories\, and materiality of a region in easte rn Serbia. Known as Gvozdene Kapije\, this  deep gorge at Đerdap on the Danube River forms the border between Serbia and Romania and is an area th at has been contested\, occupied and celebrated throughout ancient and rec ent history LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:Regional Cultural Centre\, Cove Hill\, Port Road\, \, Letterkenn y\, Co. Donegal\, F92 C8HD\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/gvozdene-kapije-the-iron-gates-barbara -knezevic-at-the-regional-cultural-centre-donegal X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Love beyond the species and the sexual | Siobhán McGibbon at Uili nn: West Cork Arts Centre DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260730T202025Z UID:4219@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Love beyond the species and the sexual by Siobhán McGibbon op ening on Saturday 25 July at 2.00pm by Dr. Sarah Kelleher\, writer and cur ator.\nLove beyond the species and the sexual is a major solo exhibition b y Siobhán McGibbon at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre. The exhibition pres ents a chapter of McGibbon’s ongoing speculative world\, Xenophon\, a lo ng-term project that imagines more-than-human futures through fiction\, sc ience and sculpture. Told across three acts\, it moves from the artist’s unkempt garden into the ecologies\, histories and more-than-human communi ties of Myross Woods\, Leap\, Co. Cork. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202025Z LOCATION:Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre\, Skibbereen\, Ireland\, Skibberee n\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/love-beyond-the-species-and-the-sexual -siobhan-mcgibbon-at-uilinn-west-cork-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Limerick Art Society | Group Exhibition at Cultúrlann Sweeney DTSTART:20260810T090000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T120846Z UID:4226@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney is d elighted to present an exhibition by members of Limerick Art Society. Lim erick Art Society has been a major contributor to the visual arts in Limer ick City and County for over 80 years making it one of the oldest societie s of its kind in Ireland. “The aims of the society are to bring art to people of all walks of life and to help the less experienced as well as ac complished artists to achieve artistic excellence”. Its focus is on the visual arts: painting in oils\, watercolours\, acrylic and pastel and phot ography. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T120846Z LOCATION:Culturlann Sweeney\, Culturlann Sweeney\, Kilkee\, Clare\, Irelan d URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/limerick-art-society-group-exhibition- at-culturlann-sweeney X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:As it is | Jessica Callan at the Courthouse Arts Centre DTSTART:20260814T090000Z DTEND:20260905T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T122643Z UID:4343@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues from 14/08/26.\nAn exhibition of works by Jessica Callan - 'As it is'By looking at our phones\, we live our lives w ith the captured image.We live in a time\, when the individual has access to others\, and others have access to the individual. The phone has many u ses: vicarious living some of the time\, at other times for direct communi cation\, and used as a tool for visual documentation.Some of the images ha ve been altered by the artist\, embellishing the narrative. There is a pla y between the realities existing\, the reality seen by the artist\, the re ality sent as communications\, and the reality received.Opening hours Mond ay to Saturday 10am to 4pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T122643Z LOCATION:Courthouse Arts Centre\, Main Street\, Tinahely\, Tinahely\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/as-it-is-jessica-callan-at-the-courtho use-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Whorls: framed works and small objects | Eilís O'Connell at Grils e Gallery DTSTART:20260815T110000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T120846Z UID:4278@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The celebrated sculptor was born in Derry\, Northern Ireland. Her studies in Cork and Boston were followed by research fellowships in Ro me and New York. After living in London for 14 years\, Eilís returned to live in Ireland in 2002\, exhibiting at home and abroad and working on com missions for public and private locations across Europe. She is a founder director of the National Sculpture Factory in Cork\, a former member of th e Arts Council of Ireland\, a member of Aosdána\, and a member of the RHA .\nThe exhibition will be previewed by IMMA curator Seán Kissane\, 12–2 pm\, Saturday 15 August. The exhibition will be open until 13 September\, Wed–Sun 12 LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T120846Z LOCATION:Grilse Gallery\, The Fishery by the Bridge\, Killorglin\, Co. Ker ry\, V93 A2TY\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/whorls-framed-works-and-small-objects- eilis-oconnell-at-grilse-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Warrenpoint Art | Group Exhibition at Newry City Library DTSTART:20260817T083000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T122303Z UID:4254@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Group exhibition with work from local artists. Showing paintin gs\, mixed media\, milllinery and felting artworks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T122303Z LOCATION:Newry City Library\, 79 Hill Street\, Newry\, Down\, BT34 1DG\, N orthern Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/warrenpoint-art-group-exhibition-at-ne wry-city-library X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marked- Bodies\, Barcodes and Binding | Barry Wrafter at the Clare Museum DTSTART:20260817T090000Z DTEND:20260912T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T122303Z UID:4248@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Clare Museum is delighte d to present: Marked: Bodies\, Barcodes and Binding an art exhibition by B arry Wrafter.Barry Wrafter is a Clare-based artist and public sculptor. In this exhibition\, Wrafter turns his precision at sculpting toward the pai nted surface\, rendering hyper-real\, faceless figures\,  bulbous-headed and stripped of individuality\, as if poured from the same anonymous mould . What emerges is less a series of images than a ledger\, a quiet\, method ical account of what we manufacture when we decide a body is only ever mat erial. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T122303Z LOCATION:Clare Museum\, Arthur's Row\, Ennis\, CLARE\, V95EC92\, Munster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/marked-bodies-barcodes-and-binding-bar ry-wrafter-at-the-clare-museum X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:It’s not what it SEAMS | Anita Nagy at Edna O'Brien Library DTSTART:20260817T090000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T122303Z UID:4293@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Clare Arts Office in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Libra ry in Scariff is delighted to present It’s not what it SEAMS by Anita Na gy. Anita Nagy is a Hungarian-born surrealist and fantasy artist\, who al so creates commissioned portraits. This show contains a series of highly textured acrylic paintings\, full of flower motifs. With her unique techni que she creates the illusion of realistic embroidered tablecloth and lace decorations with the aim of paying tribute to her late mother\, who was an embroidered artist\, and to celebrate the beauty of embroidery art which is a very important part in her culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T122303Z LOCATION:Edna O'Brien Library\, Mountshannon Road\, Scariff\, V94 NY33\, I reland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/its-not-what-it-seams-anita-nagy-at-ed na-obrien-library X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRESENCE | Sheila Mac Nally at The Pigyard Gallery DTSTART:20260820T083000Z DTEND:20260912T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T122643Z UID:4338@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues from 20/08/26.\nPRESENCE: An exhibition o f original oil paintings made directly from the source of inspiration.Work ing directly from life brings an immediacy and freshness to my paintings. The title refers both to the physical presence of my subject matter and to my need to be fully present and engaged in that moment of creative flow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T122643Z LOCATION:The Pigyard Gallery\, 13 Selskar Street\, Wexford\, Wexford\, Sou theast\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/presence-sheila-mac-nally-at-the-pigya rd-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:At Night the Hens Stand and Dream | Niamh Coffey at GOMA Waterford DTSTART:20260820T100000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T122303Z UID:4285@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:GOMA Waterford is delighted to invite you to 'At Night the Hen s Stand and Dream'\, an art exhibition by Niamh Coffey.Official opening: 2 0th of August\, 6-8PM. Free Entry\, all welcome!\nIn this exhibition\, for ms of flesh\, fur\, flower and feather mingle and merge. Subjects create s ymbiotic and antagonistic relationships\, exhibit absurd actions and explo re neoteric habits together. This work is guided by the concept of queer e cology\, which asks us to abandon ideas of human exceptionalism and anthro pomorphism and instead asks us to see humans as part of a complex and inte rwoven system\, whose patterns and processes are different from our own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T122303Z LOCATION:GOMA Waterford\, 6 Lombard Street\, Waterford City\, Waterford\, X91 F2XP\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/at-night-the-hens-stand-and-dream-niam h-coffey-at-goma-waterford X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Earthly Basin of Attraction | Rebecca Jobson at Hamilton Gallery DTSTART:20260822T090000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T122303Z UID:4284@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Earthly Basin of Attraction is a solo exhibition by Irish arti st Rebecca Jobson commissioned for Sligo's Tread Softly Festival. She expl ores the geographical and metaphysical layers of County Sligo’s 6\,000-y ear-old passage tomb landscape through painting\, print\, textile\, and in stallation. Jobson frames this ancient region as a literal and spiritual b asin that draws in and cradles life. Her work capturing themes of deep tim e\, lore and life rooted in the land for millennia. An internationally exh ibiting artist\, her work is held in public and private collections in Eur ope and the USA. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T122303Z LOCATION:Hamilton Gallery\, 4 Castle Street\, Sligo\, F91P863\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/earthly-basin-of-attraction-rebecca-jo bson-at-hamilton-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Search of Light | Karen Hamilton at the Georgian Gallery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260821T122643Z UID:4349@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This exhibition\, by visual artist\, Karen Hamilton\, translat es the intangible phenomenon of light—the force that enables us to see a nd engage with our environment—into tangible woven textiles. Showcasing work developed throughout the artist’s undergraduate degree and new expe rimental weaving\, Hamilton explores the characteristics of light\, both a rtistically through colour and form\, and scientifically. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T122643Z LOCATION:Georgian Gallery at Ards Arts Centre\, Ards Arts Centre\, Newtown ards\, Co. Down\, BT23 4NP\, Northern Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/in-search-of-light-karen-hamilton-at-t he-georgian-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Surface Matters | Claire French at the Sunburst Gallery DTSTART:20260827T080000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T122643Z UID:4350@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and su rface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy\, enabling ex ploration of human memory and experience. While the surface encompasses ar tistic expression\, it also acts as a canvas extending the narrative withi n the form. Eroded\, scraped surfaces will metaphorically reflect how time wears down body and mind\, transforming alluring\, smooth textures into d ry\, skins that are not what they seem. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T122643Z LOCATION:Sunburst Gallery at Ards Arts Centre\, Ards Arts Centre\, Newtown ards\, Co. Down\, BT23 4NP\, Northern Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/surface-matters-claire-french-at-the-s unburst-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:No Mirrors Left in Gaza - Miriam McConnon DTSTART:20260830T090000Z DTEND:20260927T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T181557Z UID:116414-1788087600-1790528400@www.totallydublin.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Miriam McConnon’s new series of work has been informed by he r correspondence with families in Gaza over the last two years. \nThe work is focused on locating the soft space within domestic life in a time of w ar. A space that is resilient and counteracts the hardness of the conflict beyond its fabric walls. The artist examines the dichotic co-existence of these two opposing realities in her paintings. In her paintings she depic ts temporary shelters that strive to remain a home.  She elevates the las t remaining domestic objects that these families in Gaza possess\, to pric eless commodities. Each domestic scene is adorned in patterns from the fam ilies’ personal possessions allowing their presence to be felt in the wo rk. \nTwo garments of children’s clothing hang in the sash windows of th e gallery. The small jackets are made from medical gauze\, a fabric which originated in Gaza\, hence its name. This fragile fabric gains its strengt h as a medical bandage for the wounded. These ‘Baby Armours’ are a hom age to the tens of thousands of children who have been killed in the genoc ide in Gaza. \nMiriam also references the archeological documentation of w ar in her series of ancient pots which carry images of displaced Palestini an families. History is more often narrated through a series of battles\, won and lost. Miriam McConnon’s work aims to document and to archive for future generations\, the overlooked side of this war\, the survival of th e domestic living space and its function as a gate keeper of everyday secu rity. \nThis exhibition recognizes the unassuming power of the domestic sp ace to facilitate security and dignity in a time of famine and genocide. \ n \n2026 is a milestone year for the artist who\, back in March\, had a so lo show at the Europa Gallery\, Dublin\, to mark the Cypriot Presidency of the European Council. We had the pleasure of coordinating the exhibition\ , titled Common Fractures\, by invitation of and in collaboration with the  European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland. We should also congratula te the artist for featuring on the website of the Irish Department of Fore ign Affairs and in Irish art in Cyprus: Meet Miriam McConnon\, a wonderful film about her practice and work in Cyprus. \nThe official opening takes place at 3pm on Sunday August 30th 2026\, at Olivier Cornet Gallery\, 3 Gr eat Denmark Street\, Dublin 1. The Guest speaker is Alaa Alqaisi\, a Pale stinian translator\, writer\, and researcher from Gaza. She holds an MA in Translation Studies and is a PhD candidate at Trinity College Dublin. \nA special musical event will also take place on Culture Night 2026\, Septem ber 18th 2026. \nThe exhibition runs until September 27th 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181557Z LOCATION:Olivier Cornet Gallery\, 3 Great Denmark Street\, Dublin 1\, Irel and URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/event/no-mirrors-left-in-gaza-miriam-mcco nnon/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Totally Dublin X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/more/the-rise-of-gaming-as-a-spe ctator-and-lifestyle-hobby-in-ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meascán | Lucy Lambe at LSAD DTSTART:20260831T080000Z DTEND:20260908T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4318@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meascán — Fine Art Master’s Show\nLSAD\, Clare Street\, L imerick | 31 August – 8 September 2026\nThe Fine Art Master’s group at Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) presents Meascán\, the final ex hibition of their Master’s programme\, opening to the public on 31 Augus t 2026. Opening reception 3pm 03/09/26. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:LSAD\, Clare Street\, Limerick\, Limerick\, Munster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/meascan-lucy-lambe-at-lsad X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unfamiliar Landscape | Lorraine Parker at the Lavit Gallery DTSTART:20260831T093000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4360@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 27/08/26-19/09/26.\nThe work for this exhibiti on looks at the female body as it collides with institutional policies and procedures. The sculptures reflect the traumatised birth with its intrusi ve procedures resulting in the loss of bodily autonomy. \nWomen’s bo dies are a landscape\, a site of contention and control. It is within ma ternity institutions where interventions\, policy\, procedure and tole rances dominate and leave women outside of decisions made about their bodi es. \nLorraine Parker is an emerging visual artist based in Cork. In 202 1 she graduated from MTU Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD) with a BA First Class Hons in Contemporary Applied Art LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Lavit Gallery\, Wandesford Quay\, Clarke's Bridge\, Cork\, Cork\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/unfamiliar-landscape-lorraine-parker-a t-the-lavit-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychogeography | Group Exhibition at the Laneway Gallery DTSTART:20260831T100000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4387@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 27/08/26-19/09/26.\nPsychogeography features p aintings by Michaela McCann\, Sarah Vandemeer and James Wellwood.Psychogeo graphy explores how places and spaces shape our mood and our behavior as w e experience them. The term was first coined by the Marxist theorist Guy D ebord in 1955\, a founding member of the Situationist movement who were a group of revolutionary minded artists that aimed to make radical culture a direct part of daily life. Debord\, and others influenced by him\, concen trated on urban environments but for this exhibition we have turned our at tention to the rural environment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Laneway Gallery\, 120A Shandon Street\, Cork\, Cork\, T23 NA46\, Munster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/psychogeography-group-exhibition-at-th e-laneway-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emerging Artists 2026 | Group Exhibition at the ArtisAnn Gallery DTSTART:20260902T100000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4344@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Future Stars of the Arts World to Exhibit at ArtisAnn Gallery in Belfast.\nA group exhibition featuring recent graduates:\nÁine Crawfor dHolly HooksHayley McGinnisWinifred Otowa\nLate Night Opening Wednesday 2n d September 6pm to 8pm.\nAll Welcome and No Booking Necessary.\nWed – Sa t: 11am to 5.30pm\nArtisAnn is proud to present this exceptional group sho w featuring exciting artists from this year’s art college graduates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:ArtisAnn Gallery\, 70 Bloomfield Avenue\, Belfast\, County Antrim \, BT5 5AE\, United Kingdom URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/emerging-artists-2026-group-exhibition -at-the-artisann-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Do It Together Phase I| Group Exhibition at Pallas Projects DTSTART:20260902T230000Z DTEND:20260926T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4402@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This major exhibition features work by artists representing si gnificant moments in Pallas's 30 year history\, from its early days in Fol ey Street to the present day\, with new or restaged works by Katie Holten\ , Brendan Earley\, Jesse Jones\, Brian Duggan\, Sarah Browne & Gareth Kenn edy\, John Smith\, Ruth Clinton & Niamh Moriarty\, E.S.P. TV (Scott Kierna n and Victoria Keddie)\, Robert Dunne\, Venus Patel\, and Paul O’Neill\, alongside invited contributions by artist-run projects and spaces over 2 phases.\nPhase I shares the work of PUBLICS (a curatorial and contemporary art commissioning agency with a dedicated library\, and exhibition space in Vallila\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Pallas Projects/Studio\, 115–117 The Coombe\, Dublin 8\, Dublin \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/do-it-together-phase-i-group-exhibitio n-at-pallas-projects X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:To Not Design Is To Cost The Earth | Group Exhibition at The Build ing Centre\, London DTSTART:20260903T080000Z DTEND:20260925T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4397@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This September\, the IAF brings an expanded version of our exh ibition\, To Not Design Is To Cost The Earth\, to The Building Centre\, Lo ndon\, showcasing the ideas and work of architects working across the isla nd of Ireland to an international audience. Through drawings\, photographs and films\, the exhibition champions the value of architecture\, demonstr ating how architects and their design thinking can offer innovative\, radi cal and useful responses to the social\, spatial and climate challenges sh aping our shared future. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:The Building Centre\, 26 Store Street \, London\, United Kingdom\ , WC1E 7BT\, United Kingdom URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/to-not-design-is-to-cost-the-earth-gro up-exhibition-at-the-building-centre-london X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Time-Lapse | Maria Noonan-McDermott at Strule Arts Centre DTSTART:20260903T090000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4238@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Irish artist and poet Maria Noonan-McDermott brings her tourin g solo exhibition Time-lapse to Strule Arts Centre\, Omagh.\nInspired by h er mother\, Maisie\, who lived with Alzheimer’s\, the exhibition explore s time\, memory\, loss and enduring love. Paintings and original poetry ar e presented alongside personal archival items\, including sketchbooks and clothing from Maisie’s fashion design studies at the Paris Academy in Lo ndon around 1959. Since first touring in 2022\, Time-lapse has grown from a deeply personal tribute into a shared reflection on identity\, legacy an d the enduring threads that connect us through time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Strule Arts Centre\, Townhall Square\, Omagh\, Tyrone\, BT78 1BL\ , Northern Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/time-lapse-maria-noonan-mcdermott-at-s trule-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GURU GURU MEGURU -ぐるぐる めぐる | Teruri Yamawaki at Fumb ally Stables DTSTART:20260903T090000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4377@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:GURU GURU MEGURU — ぐるぐる めぐるWorks by Teruri Yam awaki\nExhibition Details\nOpening Reception:Thursday 3 September\, 6–9 PM\nExhibition:Thursday 3 – Friday 4 September\, 10 AM–6 PMSaturday 5 September\, 10 AM–1 PM\nThe exhibition is presented with Throwing Shapes \, staycity\, ÓL Irish Cocktails and The Fumbally. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Fumbally Stables\, Fumbally Stables\, Fumbally Lane\, Dublin 8\, Dublin\, D08CP27\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/guru-guru-meguru-%e3%81%90%e3%82%8b%e3 %81%90%e3%82%8b-%e3%82%81%e3%81%90%e3%82%8b-teruri-yamawaki-at-fumbally-st ables X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Irish Art | Group Exhibition at the Lavit Gallery DTSTART:20260903T093000Z DTEND:20260926T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4358@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In Autumn 2026 Lavit Gallery continues its new group exhibitio n format focusing on a selection of new work by artists working across the Island of Ireland. Lavit Gallery is very loyal to its Cork artists but ha ving a national reach is also important so that we can continue to stimula te and inspire our audience and customers with a variety of talent. \nCo nfirmed artists participating in the 2026 edition of New Irish Art include Collin Crotty\, Róisín de Buitléar\, Stephen Doyle\, Gabhann Dunne\, V anessa Jones\, Vera Klute RHA\, Michael Quane RHA\, Michael Kobuladze\, Ai lbhe Ní Bhriain\, Bennie Reilly\, John O’Reilly and Charles Tyrrell. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Lavit Gallery\, Wandesford Quay\, Clarke's Bridge\, Cork\, Cork\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/new-irish-art-group-exhibition-at-the- lavit-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Close to Home | Tetiana Tsarenko at Reds Gallery Dublin DTSTART:20260903T110000Z DTEND:20260909T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4372@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Opening reception Thursday 3rd September. 6pm. Opening speaker Artem Nedostup\, Ukrainian Action in Ireland.\nExhibition continues Frida y 4th - Wednesday 9th September. 12 - 7pm.\nUkrainian artist Tetiana Tsare nko embarks on her first Irish solo exhibition at Reds Gallery Dublin in S eptember. The works in Close to Home explore a sense of belonging and our connection to nature\, animals and the places around us. Tetiana explores landscapes\, architectural rhythms\, animal portraits and everyday encount ers\, using painting as a means of processing displacement and resettlemen t. Curated by Tony Strickland. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Reds Gallery Dublin\, 21 Dawson Street \, Dublin \, Dublin \, D02 TK33\, Dublin \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/close-to-home-tetiana-tsarenko-at-reds -gallery-dublin X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Satellite Salon |Group Exhibition at the Library Project DTSTART:20260903T170000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4339@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Black Church Print Studio is pleased to present Satellite Salo n\, a group exhibition curated by Colin Martin at the Library Project in T emple Bar. The works in Satellite Salon represent a fully inclusive repres entation of members work and embraces the medium specificity of the printm aking process\, the exhibition contains approximately 60 works in a formal uniformity offset with a choreographed scatter hang that accommodates the diverse print languages that comprise the artistic community of the Black Church Print Studio. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:The Library Project\, 4 Temple Bar\, Dublin 2\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/satellite-salon-group-exhibition-at-th e-library-project X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Not Just a Park | Linda McCann at Signal Arts Bray DTSTART:20260903T180000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4392@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Signal Arts Centre is hosting a solo exhibition by Linda McCan n showing a new collection of paintings and textile constructs looking at public green spaces in Ireland. The work is not a direct representation of the landscape but a series of abstracted images paying attention to the s easonal colours of nature clashing with neon colour of human machinery. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Signal Arts Bray\, 1a Albert Ave\, \, Bray\, Wicklow\, A98 Y229\, Leinster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/not-just-a-park-linda-mccann-at-signal -arts-bray X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Print Museum: The BIG Type Festival DTSTART:20260904T080000Z DTEND:20260906T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182432Z UID:115896-1788516000-1788714000@www.totallydublin.ie CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The National Print Museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary this September with The BIG Type Festival\, a three-day celebration of pr int\, typography\, design and creativity. \nTaking place from 4–6 Septem ber\, the festival features a packed programme of talks\, workshops\, demo nstrations\, music and family-friendly events\, bringing together artists\ , designers\, writers and printmakers to celebrate the enduring power of p rint in all its forms. \nThe BIG Type Festival – Anthony Burrill – Pic Mark Henderson \nHighlights include talks and workshops with Maser\, Anth ony Burrill\, Annie Atkins and others\, an evening Print Party\, and a fre e Community Day with live printing demonstrations\, calligraphy\, papermak ing and hands-on activities for all ages. \nThe BIG Type Festival takes pl ace at the National Print Museum from September 4th –6th 2026. Full prog ramme details and ticket information are available at nationalprintmuseum. ie \nImages: Mark Henderson LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182432Z LOCATION:National Print Museum\, Haddington Road\, D4\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/event/national-print-museum-the-big-type- festival-4-6-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Totally Dublin X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/more/the-rise-of-gaming-as-a-spe ctator-and-lifestyle-hobby-in-ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Satellite Salon DTSTART:20260904T090000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T181644Z UID:116457-1788519600-1790445600@www.totallydublin.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Black Church Print Studio presents Satellite Salon\, a group e xhibition curated by Colin Martin at The Library Project\, Temple Bar. The exhibition brings together two primary conceptual ideas: the print studio as a dynamic site of collective artistic production\, and the salon as a forum for inclusive presentation. \nThe print studio as a site of artistic production is one that facilitates and supports modes of production in pr intmaking. Print studios are factorial communal spaces that are both inclu sive and accessible. They are sustaining spaces that are hands-on and hapt ic and filled with specialist materials and technical knowledge. Printmake rs and artists orbit these spaces supported by their gravitational pull an d benefit from the mutual support and opportunity that arises. \n\n\nThe t erm Salone derives from the French term for a reception space. These space s contradictorily create an elite space for specialism\, while simultaneou sly creating a bounded inclusivity within that envelope. The salon typical ly created a formal device to create commonality between disparate element s. Inevitably hierarchies between genres developed\, the humility of still lives were skyed while history paintings were hung on the privileged eye level. On balance the salon space is an egalitarian one that corresponds t o the social nature of spaces such as the Black Church Print Studio. The l eveling nature of the print studio is both an intergenerational workspace that accommodates artists working at various levels of experience in a spe cialist field. \nSatellite Salon is conceived as the inaugural pilot in a series of biennials focused exclusively on printmaking\, this exhibition h ighlights the essential medium and core discipline underpinning the Black Church Print Studio members’ diverse artistic practices. \n\nSatellite S alon\, curated by Colin Martin\, commissioned by Black Church Print Studio is at The Library Project\, 4 Temple Bar\, Dublin from September 4th–26 th 2026.  Opening takes place on Thursday\, September 3rd. Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–6pm\; Sat 12pm–6pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T181644Z LOCATION:The Library Project\, 2 Temple Bar\, Dublin 2\, D02 YK53\, Irel and URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/event/satellite-salon/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Totally Dublin X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/more/the-rise-of-gaming-as-a-spe ctator-and-lifestyle-hobby-in-ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wild Things | Catriona Coogan at Oughterard Courthouse DTSTART:20260904T090000Z DTEND:20260906T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4309@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Catriona Coogan is a contemporary Irish artist based in Oughte rard\, Co. Galway. Working primarily in gouache\, watercolour\, ink and fi ne pen\, she creates highly detailed works inspired by Irish wildlife\, la ndscape\, folklore and mythology. Her work moves between realism and symbo lism\, exploring the connections between nature\, human experience and the stories held within the Irish landscape. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Oughterard Courthouse\, Main Street\, Oughterard\, Co Galway\, H9 1 XWH9\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/the-wild-things-catriona-coogan-at-oug hterard-courthouse X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:dove passages | Aleana Egan at Kerlin Gallery DTSTART:20260904T090000Z DTEND:20261003T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4401@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“Criticism is one artist discerning the secrets of another a rtist\, who understood that something was decided perhaps by the passage o f a bird\, or a color.” - from Hèléne Cixous interview in The Paris Re view\, Issue 254\nThe sculptures and paintings in dove passages are initia ted by a sense of touch and movement alongside a sense of sight. For Alean a Egan\, painting is imagined as an activity of passage and continuum\; an internal language that permeates the artists‘ practice in indirect and associative ways. In this exhibition the compositional power of dreaming i s given focus. It’s ephemeral nature\, the having and then losing of an area of a pa LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Kerlin Gallery\, Anne’s Lane\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/dove-passages-aleana-egan-at-kerlin-ga llery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Antarctic Journey | Martina McDonald at Riverbank Arts Centre DTSTART:20260905T090000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4385@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Inspired by artist Martina McDonald’s journey to Antarctica\ , this exhibition invites visitors to discover the icy landscapes and rema rkable wildlife that she encountered over 17\,000km from her home in Co. K ildare. Featuring original photography and hands-on creative activities\, the exhibition celebrates the beauty and wonder of the frozen continent. V isitors of all ages are encouraged to explore\, create\, and let their ima ginations wander.\nOne of the exhibition highlights is Martina’s recent engagement project with the Shackleton Experience and Riverbank Arts Centr e – 120+ original prints created by school children from across the coun ty. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Riverbank Arts Centre\, Main Street\, Newbridge\, Kildare\, W12D9 62\, Kildare \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/an-antarctic-journey-martina-mcdonald- at-riverbank-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260905T110000Z DTEND:20260905T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T122646Z UID:event_316138652@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T122646Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316138652/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flower Pot Painting DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T185842Z UID:event_316280754@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events\n**[GET YOUR TI CKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flower-pot-painting-tickets-19 98743683161?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**\n\nPaint a flower pot in ou r brand new art studio in Smithfield!\nIt will be an open studio session w here you can come paint a flower pot in our studio.\nListen to music and u nwind while enjoying tea or coffee with us.\n\n**WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR TICKET?**\n\n* Flower Pot\n* All paints included\n* 2 hour experience\n* Instructor to help guide you\n* Private venue\n* Unlimited tea or coffee & biscuits included for everyone attending\n\n**WHAT TO EXPECT?**\n\n* An a rtist to guide you along as\n* Music and a fun\, creative atmosphere\n\n** WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE WORKSHOP? DO WE HAVE TO FOLLOW ALONG?**\nOur work shops are super informal\, this is not a strict class\, we have an instruc tor to guide you along but this is a very basic beginner event for you to experiment and have fun. We reward creativity and encourage everyone to cr eate something different.\n\n**I'M GOING TO BE LATE\, CAN I STILL COME?**\ nYes we don't usually start exactly on time. Due to a large volume of peop le arriving at once it usually starts at least 10 minutes after the time o f the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry!\n\n**CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?**\nWe don't have capacity to keep the pieces as our studio is open 7 days a week so everybody has to take their works of art home and proudly display them!\n\n**THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT\, CAN I BRI NG SOMEBODY ELSE?**\nUnfortunately not\, if an event is sold out it means there are no seats left.\n\n**LOCATION:**\nThis Must Be The Place 42 Arran Quay\, Smithfield\, Dublin 7\n\n**IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?**\nThe venue is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately but do get in touch as we host e vents in various locations that are accessible for wheelchair users.\n\n** DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?**\nYes\, we host private events\, brand events\, hen parties\, and work parties.\nContact us on bookings@alternativeexperi ences.ie\n\n**HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?**\nSignup to our weekly news letter[ here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "ht tps://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/")\n\n**ARE YOU ON I NSTAGRAM?**\nYes find our page [here](https://www.instagram.com/thismustbe theplacedublin/ "https://www.instagram.com/thismustbetheplacedublin/") LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T185842Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/arteventsdublin/events/316280754/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Energy Made Visible Closing at Ormston House DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4394@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, 5 September there will be a special closing even t for 'Energy Made Visible' from 4-5pm at Ormston House. Admission is free and no ticket is required.\nThe celestial and scientific qualities of Mic hael Ashur’s work resonate with developments in electronic music\, parti cularly the Berlin School of the 1970s. Jürgen Simpson and Neil O’Conno r will respond to this exhibition with a live performance that explores th e timbral and rhythmic qualities of that era\, using custom sequencing sys tems and modular synthesis. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Ormston House\, 9-10 Patrick Street\, Limerick\, Limerick\, V94 V 089 \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-energy-made-visible-closing-at-o rmston-house X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neon Painting: Paint your Pet DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T185842Z UID:event_316280796@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events\n**[GET YOUR TI CKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-painting-paint-your-pet-t ickets-1995906301476?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*eo48bd*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzgyNDE0M TEzLjE3ODc2NjM2MjU.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODc2NjM2MjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODc2NjM2MjQ kajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true)**\n\nPaint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. P rizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.\nPaint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes!\nOur team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary.\nCreate a paint ing under UV Lights and do something very different.\n\n**WHAT TO EXPECT?* *\n\n* Artist (to help you paint)\n* Themed Painting\n* Prizes\n* Music\n* UV Lights\n\n**DO YOU HOST PRIVATE EVENTS?**\nYes\, we host private event s\, brand events\, hen parties\, and work parties.\nContact us on bookings @alternativeexperiences.ie\n\n**WHERE IS THE VENUE LOCATED?**\nThe new spa ce is located in Pawn Shop on Dame Street.\n\n**IS THERE ALCOHOL?**\nYes\, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option.\n\n**IS IT WHEELCH AIR ACCESSIBLE?**\nUnfortunately not\, this venue is not wheelchair access ible but we do events in other venues which are.\n\n**HOW DO I FIND OUT AB OUT EVENTS?**\nSignup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternat ivedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.co m/newsletter-signup/")\n\n**LOCATION:**\nPawn Shop\, 15 Dame St\, Dublin 2 \, D02 KD74 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T185842Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/arteventsdublin/events/316280796/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Events | Buried with the Machine Programme at Courthouse Arts Cent re DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4368@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,film DESCRIPTION:'Buried with the Machine' co-curated by Vaari Claffey and Todd Sekuler\, is a programme of screenings and performances featuring Rebecca Barten\, Matt Calderwood\, Jem Cohen\, Megan Conery\, David Crowley\, Ame lia Durac\, Brian Dillon\, Mikala Dwyer\, Liss Fenwick\, Barbara Hammer\, Brian Hand\, Bea McMahon\, Jasmine Parsley\, Elizabeth Price\, Elisabeth S ubrin\, Nathan Truesdell\, and Yuyan Wang\, at the Courthouse Arts Centre\ , Tinahely\, Wicklow\, from 7–10pm on Saturday 5 September 2026. Booking is free via Eventbrite with optional return minibus from Bray Dart Statio n. Everyone welcome!\nFor more information\, click here.\nTo book a free t icket\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Courthouse Arts Centre\, Main Street\, Tinahely\, Tinahely\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/events-buried-with-the-machine-program me-at-courthouse-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Share this event Neon Painting: Pitbull Night DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T131125Z UID:event_316280798@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events\n**[GET YOUR TI CKETS HERE NOW!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-painting-pitbull-night- tickets-1995906538184?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**\n\nPaint A Neon C anvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.\nPaint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes!\nOur team will tak e each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary.\nCreate a painting under UV Lights and do something very differ ent. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T131125Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/arteventsdublin/events/316280798/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twist and Shout | Roísín Lewis at dlr LexIcon DTSTART:20260906T090000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4310@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“We do not care for what we do not know\, and on the whole w e do not know what we cannot name.” Robert Mcfarlane\, 2015 \n\n\n\nThe works in this exhibition are inspired by Róisín Lewis’s bicycle journ eys through the Irish landscape. During the summer\, she is struck by the diversity of wildflowers she encounters.\n\n\n\nOn her travels\, Lewis wea rs a small field recorder. To distract herself from the effort of cycling\ , she tests her botanical knowledge by naming out-loud each species that s he passes. The breathless determination captured in her voice recordings\, highlights the physical effort of climbing hills. The mental effort of re calling the names of flowers as she comes back downhill at speed is also c lear.\n\n\n\nAs she listens back to her recordings\, what appears in her m ind’s eye are not intricate botanical forms\, but sequences of bright co lours unfolding like a woven cloth. Lewis has experimented with ways of ma king textiles from plant fibres using traditional techniques such as twist ing\, looping and weaving. These slow\, repetitive processes are comparabl e to the rhythms of the body moving through the landscape.\n\n\n\nOpening times:\n\n\n\nMonday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday: 10 am - 5pm\n\n\n\nSunday : 12 noon - 4pm \n\n\n\nGallery closed from Saturd ay to Monday on Bank Holidays. \n\n\n\nImage credit: Steps\, 2025\, Róis ín Lewis. Photo: Lee Welch LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:The Studio\, dlr Lexicon\, Haigh Terrace\, Moran Park\, Dún Laog haire\, County Dublin\, Dún Laoghaire\, Dublin\, A96 H283\, Dublin\, Irel and URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/twist-and-shout-roisin-lewis-at-dlr-le xicon X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neon Painting: Kids Morning DTSTART:20260906T110000Z DTEND:20260906T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T011120Z UID:event_316280759@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events\n[GET YOUR TICK ETS HERE NOW!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-painting-kids-morning-tic kets-1998415225736?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)\n\nCome join us for a fun morning of neon painting for kids in the centre of Dublin\, with free tea\, coffee and biscuits!\nGet creative with paint and have fun. This isn 't an art class it's an art party!\nIn under 90 minutes participants you w ill create a masterpiece!\nThis event is designed for complete beginners w ith no experience necessary.\nPlease note\, all children must be accompani ed by an adult\, all adults and children must purchase a ticket. **This is for children ages 4 and up. Children must be supervised as all times.** LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T011120Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/arteventsdublin/events/316280759/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neon Painting: Space Painting DTSTART:20260906T160000Z DTEND:20260906T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011050Z UID:event_316280676@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events\n[GET YOUR TICK ETS HERE NOW!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-painting-space-painting-t ickets-1995906607391?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*x0evt9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQyMDY3N DEzOS4xNzg3NjY0MTA5*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODc2NjQxMDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODc2NjQxMDg kajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true)\n\nPaint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Pri zes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.\nPaint A Canvas Using Florescent P aint With Music And Prizes!\nOur team will take each person step by step i nto creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary.\nCreate a paintin g under UV Lights and do something very different. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011050Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/arteventsdublin/events/316280676/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts/Crafts + Drink & Draw : Social Art Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coalescence | Group Exhibition at Wicklow Town Library DTSTART:20260907T083000Z DTEND:20260928T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4406@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Wicklow Creative Cooperative is hosting 'Coalescence'\, its in augural exhibition\, in Wicklow Town Library. It will be launched on Thurs day 10th September at 6pm\, by local artist\, Sahoko Kasuga Blake\, ARHA. 38 pieces of work by 19 Wicklow artists\, will be on show from September 7 th to September 28th. Wicklow Creative Cooperative was established in 2025 to make a space for artists to meet and explore their practice together. The group meets monthly at the County Council library in Wicklow Town. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Wicklow Library\, The Mall \, Wicklow\, Wicklow\, A67 X504\, Len ster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/coalescence-group-exhibition-at-wicklo w-town-library X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Odysseys of Self | Tina O'Connell at Custom House Studios + Galler y DTSTART:20260907T090000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4417@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues 13/08/26-13/09/26.\nOdysseys of Self is a solo exhibition by North Clare artist Tina O'Connell. The exhibition expl ores motherhood\, memory\, identity and everyday life. Rooted in family tr aditions of making\, she works primarily with wood\, combining carving\, c onstruction\, motors and simple electronics to bring tactile sculptures to life. Humour\, movement and familiar objects create playful yet poignant stories about care\, connection and the evolving self.\nTina is currently completing an MA in Fine Art (Research and Practice). LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Custom House Studios + Gallery\, The Quay\, Westport\, Mayo\, F28 CD39\, Connaught\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/odysseys-of-self-tina-oconnell-at-cust om-house-studios-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BIND- bear witness | Elize de Beer at Cork Printmakers Studio Gall ery DTSTART:20260907T090000Z DTEND:20261001T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4437@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 02/09/26-01/10/26.\nBIND is a programme of exh ibitions of individual artist books as part of Cork Printmakers artist boo k library\, activating the existing library and celebrating the new and in novative approaches to artists books as a both social and intimate duratio nal art object.The second edition of BIND presents bear witness\, a limite d-edition artist book by Elize de Beer containing a series of photo etchin gs\, writings and drawings\, enclosed within a clamshell box. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Cork Printmakers Studio Gallery\, Wandesford Quay Clarke’s Brid ge\, Cork\, Cork\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/bind-bear-witness-elize-de-beer-at-cor k-printmakers-studio-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The World Outside | John Fitzsimons at SO Fine Art Editions DTSTART:20260907T100000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4436@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues 05/09/26-26/09/26.\nThe World Outside is a new exhibition of paintings by Dublin-based contemporary artist John Fit zsimons\, drawn from a close attention to the natural world’s persistent will to endure. Across the exhibition\, Fitzsimons turns his focus outwar d\, to the instinctive drive of living things to grow\, to reach toward li ght\, to propagate and to connect with one another. At the heart of the wo rk is a sense of vitality and hope. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:SO Fine Art Editions\, 2nd Floor Powerscourt Townhouse Centre\, 5 9 South William Street\, Dublin 2\, D02 DC83\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/the-world-outside-john-fitzsimons-at-s o-fine-art-editions X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Exhibition : Wonderful World - Paula Lemuire Jennings DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTSTAMP:20260824T191438Z UID:378@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Concept:\n\nThe beauty of the world around Lemuire\ , be it land\, sea or sky\, or the play of light on still life\, has inspi red this artist to take up her brush to create these paintings on view at the dlr Mill Theatre Gallery. \n\nLemuire is a painter who loves the med ium of paint\, be it oil\, pastel or acrylic.   Over the years\, many teachers have guided Lemuire’s technique of bringing the feeling of nat ural light into her work. \n\nAs is true of many artists\, Plein Air paint ing plays an essential part in the evolution and growth of Lemuire’s art . The unpredictability of the constantly changing landscape\, especially i n Ireland\, calls on her bold\, energetic approach to the subject.  Winte r months\, in their turn\,  present the opportunity for still life painti ng.    Lemuire captures not only the mood and atmosphere of her subject but also her emotional reaction to it. \n\nPresent in this collection is a strong affinity for Post-Impressionism.  We see distinct nods to Cézan ne’s structured landscapes\, Van Gogh’s rhythmic brushwork\, and Monet ’s light awareness. Lemuire demonstrates an excellent understanding of atmospheric light and spatial rhythm while thick\, confident brushwork gi ves the oil paintings a wonderful tactile and engaging quality. Lemuire ’s colour palette is vibrant - deep blues\, luminous greens\, purples blue shadows\, the late-afternoon golds and pops of red abound. \n\nTo view more projects or get in touch with the artist: \n\npjennings12@gma il.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191438Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/wonderful-life-paula-lemuire-jenning s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260908T173000Z DTEND:20260908T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T183349Z UID:event_316185367@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183349Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316185367/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20260908T173000Z DTEND:20260908T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T184225Z UID:event_316185354@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184225Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316185354/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | New Life Old Buildings 2026 at The Hunt Museum DTSTART:20260909T130000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4316@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Limerick 9 & 16 September\nOnline 22 & 23 October\nFree\, regi stration required.\nWe are delighted to announce the return of New Life Ol d Buildings\, our national programme exploring how caring for the building s we already have can help shape more connected\, sustainable and resilien t places.\nNew Life Old Buildings brings people together to rethink vacant and underused buildings as spaces for connection\, creativity and everyda y life. Through shared learning and local action\, the programme is helpin g to build a culture of care that values existing places as vital foundati ons for thriving\, sustainable communities.\nFor more information and to r egister\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Limerick\, The Hunt Museum\, The Custom House\, Rutland Street\, Limerick\, V94 EV8A\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-new-life-old-buildings-2026-at-t he-hunt-museum X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | After Session with Hettie Judah at Ballycatteen Studios DTSTART:20260909T173000Z DTEND:20260909T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4257@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:The session will open with short presentations from four local artists\, Anne Ffrench\, Julia Pallone\, Sarah O'Brien and Susan Montgome ry\, each of whom will share their experience and current work.\nHettie Ju dah then takes a seat at the centre for an open\, hour-long conversation\, taking questions about the art world\, about her work\, about navigating a creative life. Bring whatever's on your mind.\nAfterwards\, stay for ref reshments and a chat. Hettie will also be selling and signing copies of he r new book\, How to Enter the Art World After — a myth-busting guide for artists whose lives are complicated and human. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Ballycatteen Studios\, Ballycatteen\, Ballinspittle\, Cork\, P17T 932\, Munster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-after-session-with-hettie-judah- at-ballycatteen-studios X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Artist Talk Nour Jaouda in Conversation with Georgina Jack son at the Douglas Hyde DTSTART:20260909T173000Z DTEND:20260909T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4422@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Artist Nour Jaouda is joined in conversation by Gallery Direct or Georgina Jackson to discuss her solo exhibition Matters of time.\nJaoud a’s multi-layered textile works traverse the languages of painting\, scu lpture and installation to produce ‘landscapes of memory’\, drawing on her experiences in Cairo\, London\, and Libya.\nImage courtesy of Spike I sland.\nThe event is free to attend\, but booking is required through the link below.\nFor more information and to book\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:The Douglas Hyde Gallery\, Trinity College\, Dublin 2\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-artist-talk-nour-jaouda-in-conve rsation-with-georgina-jackson-at-the-douglas-hyde X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Dinnseanchas on Tour from Hometree at Inishbofin DTSTART:20260909T230000Z DTEND:20260911T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4286@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,film DESCRIPTION:Following a year-long creative journey through upland communit ies from Donegal to West Cork\, Hometree's acclaimed arts project Dinnsean chas embarks on its first national tour\, including Inishbofin: 10-12 Sept ember. Inspired by the Irish word dinnseanchas—the stories a place is te lling—the Arts Council-supported programme brings together exhibitions\, film\, performance\, workshops\, walks and conversations that explore our relationship with landscape\, culture and nature restoration.\nCreated by Hometree\, the west of Ireland based charity dedicated to restoring and p rotecting Ireland's native temperate rainforests. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Inishbofin\, Inishbofin\, Inishbofin\, Galway\, Galway\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-dinnseanchas-on-tour-from-hometr ee-at-inishbofin X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artaud x Feminism Exhibition | Nancy Spero at Ranelagh Arts Centre DTSTART:20260910T093000Z DTEND:20260927T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4429@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:As part of Artaud in Ireland\, Ranelagh Arts is delighted to p resent Nancy Spero\, Artaud x Feminism\, celebrating the work of American artist Nancy Spero (1926–2009)\, opening on 10 September 2026 and runnin g until 27 September.\nThe exhibition will feature Spero’s original artw ork 'Artaud Head'\, generously loaned by Jon Bird\, a personal friend to N ancy Spero\, with the help & support of the Frith Street Gallery London. S pero’s engagement with French writer and theatre-maker Antonin Artaud wa s an important strand of her practice\, and the work offers a rare opportu nity to encounter her distinctive visual language firsthand. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Ranelagh Arts Centre\, 6 Ranelagh\, Dublin 6\, D06 X7W9\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/artaud-x-feminism-exhibition-nancy-spe ro-at-ranelagh-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Will I Touch the Sky? | William Kwaku Amo at Reds Gallery Dublin DTSTART:20260910T110000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4418@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Opening reception Thursday September 10th. 6pm. Opening speake r Kwanele Nomoyi. Exhibition Fri 11th - Weds 16th Sept. 11am - 5pm. Closed Sunday. Artist William Kwaku Amo showcases a body of new paintings at Red s Gallery Dublin in September . These works were created during his month long residency at Reds Gallery in August 2026. The exhibition reflects the emotional pull between ascent and collapse\, hope and fear\, expansion an d disappearance. Curated by Tony Strickland. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Reds Gallery Dublin\, 21 Dawson Street \, Dublin \, Dublin \, D02 TK33\, Dublin \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/will-i-touch-the-sky-william-kwaku-amo -at-reds-gallery-dublin X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Talks | Danny Foley in Conversation with Dr Collette Nolan at Stud io 12 DTSTART:20260910T163000Z DTEND:20260910T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4320@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Join Danny Foley in conversation with artist\, educator and Fo ley’s mother Dr. Collette Nolan.In this event\, they will discuss some o f the concepts in his solo show Room Innate and the archival footage in th e show that Nolan recorded of Foley as a child as part of her MA and PhD r esearch.Through both Nolan’s perspective as well as Foley’s response t o her recordings of his early embodied gestures\, the discussion will expl ore the relationship between Foley’s approach to making art and how his reinterpretation of Nolan’s recordings has influenced his practice.\nFor more information and to book\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Studio 12\, First Floor\, Backwater Artists Group\, Wandesford Qu ay\, Cork\, Cork\, T12 E26D\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/talks-danny-foley-in-conversation-with -dr-collette-nolan-at-studio-12 X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Substance to Shadows | Kyrre Mogster at Tøn Gallery DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260930T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4347@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Kyrre Mogster presents ‘Substance to Shadows’\, a body of paintings depicting a kind of hedonism and human folly. Made with ink and oil stick on canvas\, the series uses excess\, indulgence\, and collapse a s an allegory for what results from dogmatic thinking — when ideas harde n and refuse to be questioned.\nThe inspiration for the work comes from a series of books by American sociologist Alvin Gouldner that addresses the dangers of failing to confront and interrogate our\nideological biases. Fo r Mogster\, Gouldner’s warning becomes visual. The work asks what happe ns when we stop testing our beliefs against the world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Tøn Gallery\, 25a Temple Lane South\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/substance-to-shadows-kyrre-mogster-at- ton-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Exhibition Launch- Rhi-Entry at the International Centre f or the Image DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4379@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:PhotoIreland presents the Irish premiere of 'Rhi-Entry' by art ist Rhiannon Adam at the International Centre for the Image.\nIn 2018\, Ja panese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced a global search for eight arti sts to join him on a week-long lunar mission aboard SpaceX’s Starship. A dam was chosen as the only female crew member from a million applicants\, with the chance to achieve the seemingly impossible\, to become the first out queer woman to venture beyond the Karman line. However\, the mission w as abruptly canceled. This presentation stands as a shrine to lost dreams and an urgent call for alternative voices in the space industry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:International Centre for the Image\, Coopers Cross\, Mayor Street Upper\, North Wall\, Dublin\, D01 E5Y8\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-exhibition-launch-rhi-entry-at-t he-international-centre-for-the-image X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Exhibition Launch- An Infinitely Dark Legacy at the Intern ational Centre for the Image DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4380@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:PhotoIreland presents the Irish premiere of An Infinitely Dark Legacy by artist Lewis Bush at the International Centre for the Image.\nT he exhibition An Infinitely Dark Legacy is based on Lewis Bush’s photogr aphic project and book Depravity’s Rainbow (2018-2023). The work examine s the dark origins of modern rocketry during the Second World War and Holo caust\, and charts the ways that this history continued to influence Cold War era space programs in the United States\, projects on which much prese nt day space exploration is in turn founded. Through these ideas\, it exam ines the moral vacuum at the heart of contemporary space travel. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:International Centre for the Image\, Coopers Cross\, Mayor Street Upper\, North Wall\, Dublin\, D01 E5Y8\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-exhibition-launch-an-infinitely- dark-legacy-at-the-international-centre-for-the-image X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Exhibition Launch- Female in Focus - On the Cusp at the In ternational Centre for the Image DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4381@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the British Journal of Photography and Nik on\, PhotoIreland presents the Female in Focus exhibition at the Internati onal Centre for the Image.\nThe exhibition brings together the two series winners\, Laetitia Vançon’s The Other Battlefields and Giya Makondo-Wil ls’ New Scramble\, alongside 21 single-image winners responding to this year’s theme\, On the Cusp. Together\, the works explore lives and lands capes at moments of change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:International Centre for the Image\, Coopers Cross\, Mayor Street Upper\, North Wall\, Dublin\, D01 E5Y8\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-exhibition-launch-female-in-focu s-on-the-cusp-at-the-international-centre-for-the-image X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water is Life | Group Exhibition at St.Flannan's Cathedral DTSTART:20260911T090000Z DTEND:20260913T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4373@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:'Water is Life' is the 5th annual LUA exhibition by local arti sts.\n\n\n\nOfficial opening: 11th September 6pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Killaloe\, Co. Clare\, St. Flannan's Cathedral\, Killaloe\, Clare \, V94 FD36\, County Clare\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/water-if-life-group-exhibition-at-st-f lannans-cathedral X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Coracle Exhibition Launch at South Tipperary Arts Centre DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4399@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of 'Coracle' on Friday 11th September\, celebrating Coracle\, a small publishing press directed by writer and art ist Erica Van Horn and poet\, artist and editor Simon Cutts\, based in rur al South Tipperary since 1996. Opening remarks will be given by Dr. Julie Bates. Additionally\, this exhibition will be accompanied by a newly commi ssioned text by Dr. Bates\, as well as a series of talks related to Coracl e’s work and artist-led-publishing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:South Tipperary Arts Centre\, Nelson Street\, Clonmel\, Tipperary \, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-coracle-exhibition-launch-at-sou th-tipperary-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Afterimage: Photography in the Digital Age Opening at The Dock DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4424@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Please join us at The Dock for the opening reception of Afteri mage: Photography in the Digital Age at 6pm\, Friday 11 September. Followi ng an introduction to the exhibition by Darren Campion\, curator at Photo Museum Ireland\, the evening will continue with artist Alan Butler in conv ersation with Mary Conlon\, Director of The Dock. Admission is free and al l are welcome. Exhibition runs from 11 September — 14 November 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:The Dock\, St. George's Terrace\, Carrick-on-Shannon\, Leitrim\, N41T2X2\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-afterimage-photography-in-the-di gital-age-opening-at-the-dock X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T184251Z UID:event_316230086@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T184251Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316230086/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Into the Aphotic - an underworld | Suzanne Carroll at Droichead Ar ts Centre DTSTART:20260911T230000Z DTEND:20260912T225900Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4411@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The aphotic is the dark where no light reaches. Carlingford Lo ugh has its own kind of dark\; sediment-thick\, tidal\, closing over quick ly. Drawing on the lough’s marine science\, Suzanne Carroll paints its u nseen depths in oil and encaustic\, makes her own pigment from its shore\, and catalogues what the tide leaves behind. Gathered and cared for\, then catalogued and classified with AI\, each object asks the same question: w hat did this cost\, and how did it get here? LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Droichead Arts Centre\, Stockwell Street\, Drogheda\, Co. Louth\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/into-the-aphotic-an-underworld-suzanne -carroll-at-droichead-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Between Cloud and Ground | Ciara Campbell-Crawford at Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre DTSTART:20260912T083000Z DTEND:20260912T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4419@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Between Cloud and Ground marks a new body of work from ceramic artist Ciara Campbell-Crawford\, introducing new forms that reach beyond the vessel into open space. Inspired by the vast\, dramatic skies of Irela nd\, where light shifts in an instant and clouds gather with dramatic inte nsity\, these pieces capture a landscape in constant motion.\nAt the heart of the work are birds in flight: fleeting\, purposeful\, free. Rendered i n clay\, they carry the weight of longing and the lightness of escape in e qual measure. The Irish landscape below is felt rather than mapped\, eleme ntal\, abstract\, and intimately familiar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre\, Market St\, Armagh\, Armag h\, Northern Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/between-cloud-and-ground-ciara-campbel l-crawford-at-market-place-theatre-and-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cornucopia? | Martin Lyttle at O'Connell Gallery\, Clonakilty DTSTART:20260912T090000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4382@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For this new body of work\, stone sculptor Martin Lyttle draws on the ancient image of the cornucopia — the horn of plenty — as a st arting point for exploring abundance\, consumption and our relationship wi th the natural world.\nWorking in local stone and most usually from off-cu ts and waste material\, Lyttle has created a series of elegant hand-carved sculptures inspired by seeds\, fruits\, nuts and pods. These familiar for ms\, gathered from the natural world\, are transformed through stone into objects of contemplation and touch. \nOpening 3 pm Saturday 12 Sept\, 2026 - All Welcome\nGallery is open Tuesday - Saturday\, 10am - 5pm (or by app ointment ) LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:O'Connell Gallery Clonakilty\, 29 Ashe Street\, Clonakilty\, Co C ork\, P85CK65\, West Cork\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/cornucopia-martin-lyttle-at-oconnell-g allery-clonakilty X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:After the the After | Karl Burke and Lucy Gunning at Lismore Castl e Arts DTSTART:20260912T100000Z DTEND:20261011T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4323@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:After the the After by Karl Burke & Lucy Gunning\nHow do we su stain artistic practice at a time when cultural space is becoming increasi nglyprecarious and privatised?Do we move outside?Can we move outside?Brigh t-eyed and eager\, we examined a number of alternative outdoor sites at Li smore guided byPaul\, mainly within the castle grounds and gardens\, in se arch of zones for Karl and Lucy. Thevisit took place on the hottest day of the year.\nImage courtesy Lucy Gunning LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Lismore Castle Arts\, Lismore Castle\, Lismore\, Co Waterford\, P 51 F859\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/after-the-the-after-karl-burke-and-luc y-gunning-at-lismore-castle-arts X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The First Frontier Was the Horizon | Group Exhibition at Solstice Arts Centre DTSTART:20260912T100000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4326@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Solstice Arts Centre\, The First Frontier was the Horizon showcases the work of many eme rging and established contemporary artists originating from County Meath. This expansive group exhibition includes a wide range of artists with a pr evious connection to Solstice Arts Centre and demonstrates the evolving mu lti-disciplinary practices emerging from the region\, reflecting the bread th of visual inquiry through a selection of painting\, photography and scu lptural installation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Solstice Arts Centre\, Railway street\, Navan\, Meath\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/the-first-frontier-was-the-horizon-gro up-exhibition-at-solstice-arts-centre X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sectarian Murder Series | Paul Seawright at Golden Thread Gall ery DTSTART:20260912T100000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4390@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Paul Seawright revisited and photographed the sites of Sectari an attacks during the 1970’s close to where the artist grew up in Belfas t. The texts accompanying each photograph are from newspaper reports at th e time and document the murders of innocent civilians\, killed for their p erceived religion. Reference to Protestant or Catholic background was remo ved from the text.Seawright is best known for his alternative visual analy sis of locations and subjects dominated by mainstream media. His photograp hs are devoid of obvious drama but loaded with implicit tension. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Golden Thread Gallery\, 23-29 Queen Street\, Belfast\, BT1 6EA\, United Kingdom URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/the-sectarian-murder-series-paul-seawr ight-at-golden-thread-gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEW WORK | John Carson at Golden Thread Gallery DTSTART:20260912T100000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4391@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Golden Thread Gallery presents NEW WORK\, a major new exhibiti on by internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist John Carson.\nOri ginally from Northern Ireland and now based in Pittsburgh\, USA\, Carson's practice spans film\, sound\, installation and public art. Combining humo ur\, research and personal narrative\, his work explores themes of history \, identity\, place and belonging.\nThe exhibition brings together three n ew film projects that examine cultural connections between Ireland and the United States through Carson's distinctive blend of storytelling\, histor ical inquiry and wit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Golden Thread Gallery\, 23-29 Queen Street\, Belfast\, BT1 6EA\, United Kingdom URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/new-work-john-carson-at-golden-thread- gallery X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Fabric & Figure at United Arts Club DTSTART:20260912T103000Z DTEND:20260912T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4396@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A Fashion and Life Drawing event by Stephanie Johnson as part of Dublin Independent Fashion Week 2026 \nCelebrate the intersection of Fa shion and Life Drawing in this unique event. Experience live a presentatio n of original garments by Stephanie Johnson\, brought to life through a se ries of dynamic\, timed poses. The audience are invited to observe and dra w the designs\, exploring the relationship between fabric\, form and the f igure in an engaging\, creative setting. Whether you're an artist\, illust rator\, fashion enthusiast or simply curious to try\, all are welcome!\nTh is event is divided into two time slots 11:30 AM - 13:00 PM & 14:00 PM - 1 5:30 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:United Arts Club\, 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper\, Dublin 2\, D02 RR 50\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D02 RR50\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-fabric-figure-at-united-arts-clu b X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260912T110000Z DTEND:20260912T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T122808Z UID:event_316237804@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T122808Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316237804/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:It’s not what it SEAMS | Anita Nagy at Edna O'Brien Library DTSTART:20260914T090000Z DTEND:20260914T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T122625Z UID:4293@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Opening day: Saturday 19th September 11am. \nClare Arts Offic e in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scariff is delighted t o present It’s not what it SEAMS by Anita Nagy. Anita Nagy is a Hungaria n-born surrealist and fantasy artist\, who also creates commissioned portr aits. This show contains a series of highly textured acrylic paintings\, f ull of flower motifs. With her unique technique she creates the illusion o f realistic embroidered tablecloth and lace decorations with the aim of pa ying tribute to her late mother\, who was an embroidered artist\, and to c elebrate the beauty of embroidery art which is a very important part in he r culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T122625Z LOCATION:Edna O'Brien Library\, Mountshannon Road\, Scariff\, V94 NY33\, I reland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/its-not-what-it-seams-anita-nagy-at-ed na-obrien-library X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260915T173000Z DTEND:20260915T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T183213Z UID:event_316284948@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T183213Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316284948/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20260915T173000Z DTEND:20260915T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T184519Z UID:event_316284935@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T184519Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316284935/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:England Tour 2026 - The National Motor Museum - 18 Sep 26 00:00 DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260925T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T215402Z UID:352@irishjagclub.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join this three centre driving tour\, starting with a two nigh t stay in the Cotswold's where you will discover the rolling green hills\, white limestone villages and cosy country pubs paired with a trip to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon\, home to over 400 iconic vehicles. After y our stay in the Cotswold's\, you will then venture south to the New Forest \, where you will enjoy a two night stay in the heart of the beautiful Nat ional Park. During your time here you will visit the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu with exclusive reserved parking and tickets to the museum\, a rranged by us.\n\nFrom here\, you will then venture north towards Holyhead for your return ferry home\, but before this\, en route\, you will enjoy an evening in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons. The following day you will take on the final leg of your trip where you can take on the twist and tur ns of the mountain roads or the stunning coastal roads of Wales\, the choi ce is yours! Your final night will be in the heart of Eryri National Park\ , Snowdonia before taking the short drive to the ferry port the following morning.\n\n \n\nWHAT'S INCLUDED?\n\n6 night/7 day tour departing on 18th September 2026\n\n* Return Stena Line Ferry crossing\n\n* 2 nights' accom modation in the Cotswold's\n\n* 2 nights' accommodation at in the heart of the New Forest\n\n* 1 night accommodation at in the Brecon Beacons\n\n* 1 night accommodation in Eryri National Park\, Snowdonia\n\nEntry to Nation al Motor Museum in Beaulieu with reserved museum parking\n\nBreakfast inc luded each morning at the hotels\n\n4 dinners included\n\nEach car will re ceive a comprehensive Road Book\, which will feature details and maps on a ttractions and places of interest throughout your tour.\n\nBespoke rally plate for each car that will be tailored to the group's specifications.\n\ nFull financial protection via ABTOT\n\n24 hour on call tour support\n\nCo st is £1099 per person sharing and the single cost is £1549.\n \n\nMore information is in the current IJDC Growler magazine.\nThe tour is limted to 20 cars so please Contact Us if interested. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T215402Z LOCATION:The National Motor Museum\, Beaulieu\, Brockenhurst\, SO42 7ZN\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.irishjagclub.ie/events/england-tour-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Irish Jaguar and Daimler Club CLASSIC CAR EVENTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.irishjagclub.ie/other-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebrate Culture Night: Art\, Music & Creativity at dlr Mill Thea tre DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260904T122945Z UID:383@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:arts,education,music,theater DESCRIPTION:Join us at the dlr Mill Theatre! \nProgramme: \n\nAuditorium \n\n5.30pm – 6.00pm A sample of Shakespeare with actors from the 2026 pr oduction of Othello\, Auditorium\n\n6.15pm-6.45pm\, A rehearsed reading of SLICE\, by Astrid Linnie\, followed by Q&A\n\n7.00pm-7.30pm Musical Theat re performance with guests from the Mill’s Youth Musical Company\n\n8pm- 8.20pm The Elders Theatre Group present an extract from The Conference of Birds\n\nBar\n\n6.00pm-7.00pm Music from the 2nd Frets\n\nStudio\n\n6.00p m-6.45\, Drama Workshop for young people aged 13-18\n\nExhibition Space\n\ n5.30pm-8.30pm – enjoy a wander around our exhibition\, Wonderful World\ , by artist Paula Jennings\n\n \n\nOne ticket admits you to all performan ces in the auditorium at any time from 5:30pm.   The workshop should be booked separately. \n\nAuditorium performances and the workshop are tic keted but the tickets are free - they can be booked online or by calling us at Box Office or by dropping in on the night. \n\nBooking is recomme nded for the workshop however as spaces are strictly limited. \n\nOur bar is open throughout the evening for trad sessions with local musician s. \n\nPLEASE FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO BOOK ALL EVENTS LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122945Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/celebrate-culture-night-art-music-cr eativity-at-dlr-mill-theatre/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Culture Night at DIAS Dunsink Observatory DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T120728Z UID:5462-1789754400-1789767000@www.dunsink.dias.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Culture Night will take place on Friday 18 September 2025.\nJo in us for a night among the stars and expand your mind with cosmic insight s from the astronomers of DIAS Dunsink Observatory! Dunsink is Ireland’s oldest astronomical observatory and was once the home of one of Ireland ’s greatest mathematicians\, Sir William Rowan Hamilton. Nowadays\, DIAS astrophysicists study explosions on the Sun\, search for new stars and pl anets\, and search the universe for exotic astronomical objects. \nThe pro gramme includes a self-guided tour of the 18th century observatory and the Victorian engineering of the South Telescope built by Grubb of Dublin. \n Advanced booking is required through Eventbrite. Tickets are valid for one -hour tours starting at either 18:00 or 20:00. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T120728Z URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/events/culture-night-at-dias-dunsink-obser vatory/ X-SOURCE-NAME:DIAS Dunsink Observatory X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T184759Z UID:event_316296272@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T184759Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316296272/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T124855Z UID:event_316336680@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T124855Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316336680/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Open Studio Day at Patrick Street Studios DTSTART:20260920T130000Z DTEND:20260920T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183225Z UID:4420@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Patrick Street Studios are launching in Dun Laoghaire with an Open Studio event on Sunday 20th September 2-4pm.\nPlease come along and s ee behind the doors of our artists private work spaces. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183225Z LOCATION:Patrick Street Studios\, 64 Patrick Street\, Dun Laoghaire\, Dubl in\, A96 P5X9\, Leinster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-open-studio-day-at-patrick-stree t-studios X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260922T173000Z DTEND:20260922T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T184821Z UID:event_316389213@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184821Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316389213/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20260922T173000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T191121Z UID:event_316389192@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191121Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316389192/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Events | Palestinian Cultural Days 2026 at The Digital Hub DTSTART:20260925T130000Z DTEND:20260927T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183116Z UID:4426@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,festival,film,literary,music DESCRIPTION:The second edition of Palestinian Cultural Days\, taking place in Dublin from 25–27 September 2026.\nOver three days\, we will explore Palestine’s geography\, identity\, memory\, belonging\, displacement an d resilience through Palestinian art\, literature\, photography\, film\, c onversations\, workshops and music.\nThe programme centres Palestinian voi ces and lived experiences\, reflecting on occupation\, restricted movement and separation\, while celebrating the enduring connection between Palest inians.\nFor more information and to book a ticket\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183116Z LOCATION:Digital Depot at The Digital Hub\, Thomas Street - Roe Lane\, Dub lin 8\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D08 TCV4\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/events-palestinian-cultural-days-2026- at-the-digital-hub X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20260925T173000Z DTEND:20260925T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T004241Z UID:event_swpgztyjcmbhc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T004241Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcmbhc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260926T110000Z DTEND:20260926T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182816Z UID:event_vpcvzsyjcmbjc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182816Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/vpcvzsyjcmbjc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20260929T173000Z DTEND:20260929T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T003114Z UID:event_dbwswryjcmbmc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T003114Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/dbwswryjcmbmc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20260929T173000Z DTEND:20260929T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T004516Z UID:event_sszmztyjcmbmc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T004516Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/sszmztyjcmbmc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261002T173000Z DTEND:20261002T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T005923Z UID:event_swpgztyjcnbdb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T005923Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcnbdb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Blind Artists’ Professional Network’ Panel and Network ing Event at the University of ATypical DTSTART:20261003T100000Z DTEND:20261003T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183225Z UID:4421@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This project is funded by the Four Nations International Fund through Arts Council England\, Arts Council Northern Ireland\, Arts Counci l Wales\, Creative Scotland and Wales Arts International.\n\nFor more info rmation\, and to book your ticket for the event\, please see The MAC's web site.\n\nTickets can be purchased online\, over the phone or at The MAC's box office.\n\nFor more information and to book\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183225Z LOCATION:Metropolitan Arts Centre\, 10 Exchange St West\, Belfast\, Antrim \, BT1 2NJ\, Ulster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-blind-artists-professional-netwo rk-panel-and-networking-event-at-the-university-of-atypical X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261003T110000Z DTEND:20261003T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T183702Z UID:event_vpcvzsyjcnbfb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T183702Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/vpcvzsyjcnbfb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Through Their Eyes: A Visual Exhibition on Avoidable and Preventab le Blindness DTSTART:20261006T150000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z UID:10000718-1791302400-1791320400@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh… \n\n\nBook Your Pla ce\n\n\n\nAdmission Free\, no booking required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThrough Their Eyes: A Visual Exhibition on Avoidable and Pr eventable Blindness will be launched at the Round Room at the Rotunda on 6 October 2026. Through powerful photography\, personal stories\, and immer sive imagery\, the exhibition shines a light on the reality of avoidable a nd preventable blindness and the profound impact it has on millions of peo ple around the world. \n\n\n\nPresented by Sightsavers Ireland\, the exhib ition highlights both the challenges faced by individuals living with visi on loss and the extraordinary progress being made to prevent blindness and promote eye health. It showcases the life-changing effects of access to e ye care\, surgery\, treatment\, and inclusive support\, demonstrating that simple\, proven interventions can transform lives\, livelihoods\, and com munities. \n\n\n\nMore than an exhibition\, this is a call to awareness an d action. Visitors are invited to reflect on the human stories behind the images\, celebrate the resilience of individuals and communities\, and rec ognise that together we can help create a world where no one is needlessly blind and where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potentia l. \n\n\n\nThrough Their Eyes promotes a human rights agenda by highlighti ng access to eye health and inclusion as fundamental issues of equality\, dignity and participation. \n\n\n\nAvoidable vision impairment disproporti onately affects people experiencing poverty and exclusion\, and a lack of access to appropriate eye care can create or reinforce barriers to educati on\, employment\, independence and participation in community life. Throug h photography\, personal stories and immersive imagery\, the exhibition co nnects these global inequalities with the people whose rights and opportun ities are directly affected.The exhibition also explores disability throug h a rights-based lens\, recognising that people with visual impairments ha ve the same right to participate fully and equally in society. It highligh ts the importance of accessible and inclusive health services\, education and communities\, while demonstrating how proven interventions and stronge r\, more equitable systems can remove barriers and enable people to exerci se their rights. \n\n\n\nBy centring the experiences and perspectives of p eople and communities affected by vision impairment\, Through Their Eyes e ncourages audiences to consider preventable blindness not simply as a heal th issue\, but as an issue of social justice\, equality and human rights – and to recognise the collective responsibility to build a world in whi ch everyone can participate on an equal basis. \n\n\n\nThis event is prese nted by Sightsavers Ireland \n\n\n\nSightsavers Ireland is an internationa l charity working in more than 30 countries in Africa and Asia to train he alth workers\, provide eye operations\, support people with disabilities\, improve women’s health\, and more. \n\n\n\nAt Sightsavers\, we start wi th sight\, but we don’t stop there. \n\n\n\nWe treat eye conditions suc h as cataracts and tackle debilitating diseases\, many of which cause s ight loss. To do this\, we work with governments and local\, national and international partners to carry out eye operations and distribute treatmen ts where they’re needed. \n\n\n\nWe help to improve health services so they are sustainable and make education more inclusive for children wit h disabilities. We also advocate for the rights of women\, girls and peo ple with disabilities. \n\n\n\nWe’re proud to be a leader in our field. Our programmes consistently achieve high performance ratings from Irish Ai d. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation( s)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z LOCATION:The Pillar Room\, Parnell Street\, Dublin\, D01 P5W9 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/through-their-eyes-a-visual-exhibition- on-avoidable-and-preventable-blindness/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261006T173000Z DTEND:20261006T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T004844Z UID:event_dbwswryjcnbjb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004844Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/dbwswryjcnbjb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20261006T173000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T011055Z UID:event_sszmztyjcnbjb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T011055Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/sszmztyjcnbjb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261009T173000Z DTEND:20261009T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011030Z UID:event_swpgztyjcnbmb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011030Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcnbmb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Weight of Return DTSTART:20261010T080000Z DTEND:20261010T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z UID:10000717-1791622800-1791640800@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh… \n\n\nBook Your Pla ce\n\n\n\nAdmission free\, no booking necessary \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nCos tan Fakrian Raharusun\, Artist and Teacher \n\n\n\nSamuel Yohanes Glenn\, Artist \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nPeace Bridges International and U deido Collective present this multidisciplinary art piece featuring an ins tallation and live monologue performance as part of the Irish Arts and Hum an Rights Festival. The installation and monologue commemorate the 120\,00 0 internally displaced people in the highlands of West Papua. They have be en displaced due to the ongoing conflict between the independence movement and Indonesian government. The government does not allow humanitarian aid into the region and has refused to engage in peace talks. These internati onal displace people have no clean water\, no food\, no shelter\, no healt hcare\, no education and many have died while waiting to return home. \n\n \n\nThe installation is freely available to view on Saturday 10 October 20 26\, from 9am-2pm\, with the live monologue performance taking place at 12 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Peace Bridges International and the Udeido Collective \n\n\n\nUdeido Collective was founded in Yogyakarta in 2018 as a platform for young artists from across Papua to initiate an arti stic movement in their homeland. Udeido Collective’s works visually art iculate the situation of the West Papuan people. Their practice touches on the use of conceptual elements from socio-cultural construction that exis t in their own society. Reconstruction of these elements is placed as a me thod for analysing and discussing social issues within society caused by  prolonged social-political conflict.  Udeido takes its name from the ud e leaf\, which is used on the island to treat wounds\, and aims to heal an d reconstruct the collective memory of the Papuan people. \n\n\n\nHuman ri ghts defenders are at the heart of all we do at Peace Bridges Internationa l.  We provide protection\, support and recognition to local human r ights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and have req uested our support.  We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot come from outside\, but must be based on the capacity and desires o f local people. We avoid imposing\, interfering or getting directly involv ed in the work of the people we accompany. Our work is effective because w e take an integrated approach\, combining a presence alongside human right s defenders on the ground with an extensive network of international supp ort. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1981\, PBI has many years of experience working a longside human rights defenders\, opening and protecting space for peace\, conflict transformation and the defence of human rights in 14 countries. We are a life-saving international presence in areas of conflict and repre ssion\, and a powerful global advocacy network protecting those on the gro und. We have worked in Nicaragua\, El Salvador\, Sri Lanka\, North America \, Haiti\, Nepal and the Balkans as well as our current field projects in Colombia\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, Indonesia\, Kenya\, Mexico and Nepal. \ n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\nCostan Fakrian Raharusun is an arti st and teacher\, working a lot with painting\, sculpture\, installations a nd also theatrical production. He is also an art teacher who challenges th e national education system by stressing the importance of indigenous know ledge. To support the preservation of West Papuan art and culture\, he is introducing Mambesak\, Black Brothers\, senior West Papuan artists\, etc i n his teaching curriculum. Through his art\, he depicts the current situat ion experienced by West Papuan’s\, from present injustice to preservatio n of culture and identity. He is part of the West Papuan art collective\, Udeido Collective and one of the founders of Labirin Art\, an art collecti ve in Fakfak. \n\n\n\nSamuel Yohanes Glenn is active in refining and revis iting the “sounds of Papua” that breathes life into his work. ‘Amids t the wave of modernization\, I have taken on a crucial role as a craftsma n and preserver of Papuan cultural artifacts—objects that might be fadin g from the interest of my generation\, but find their soul once again in m y hands. I am not merely making art\; I am preserving memories and keeping the spirit of Papua alive\, even when I am far from home.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 3 0 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sand ycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/the-weight-of-return/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Theatre for a Shared Humanity: Arts and Human Rights DTSTART:20261012T140000Z DTEND:20261012T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T121322Z UID:10000689-1791817200-1791828000@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,theater DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh… \n\n\nBook Your Pla ce\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nFrederique Lecomte\, Artistic Director\, Theatre & Reconciliation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for a ‘One Night Stand’! This is an inspiring a fternoon and evening of theatre\, creativity\, and dialogue with internati onally acclaimed theatre-maker Frédérique Lecomte\, founder and Artistic Director of Théâtre & Réconciliation. Presented by Smashing Times Inte rnational Centre for the Arts and Equality as part of the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival\, this unique event offers participants the oppo rtunity to engage directly with one of Europe’s leading socially engaged theatre practitioners. \n\n\n\nLed by Frédérique Lecomte\, Théâtre & Réconciliation is an award-winning Belgian theatre company dedicated to s ocial engagement\, artistic innovation\, and community empowerment. Throug h original theatrical creation\, the company works with diverse communitie s in both conflict zones and peaceful settings\, using theatre as a powerf ul tool for dialogue\, transformation\, and shared humanity. \n\n\n\nThe e vent begins with a practical theatre workshop (3–6pm) that Frédérique Lecomte joyfully refers to as a ‘one night stand’ where theatre is mad e in a short space of time and  where participants explore movement\, imp rovisation\, collaborative performance-making\, and socially engaged artis tic methodologies in a supportive and accessible environment.  Themes exp lored include the concept of a shared European identity and European value s of human dignity\, equality\, gender equality\, human rights\, diversity \, democracy and peace.  The workshop culminates in a live improvised pub lic performance (7.30–9.30pm)\, presented by the participants themselves and open to all audiences. The workshop is open to theatre and art studen ts and practitioners\, youth and community groups\, members of civil socie ty organisations and individual members of the public who are interested i n discovering more about the work. Please note that the workshop is open t o women or female-identifying people only. Active participation is require d. Please wear practical clothing for participation in games and exercises . \n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to work closely with an internationa lly recognised artist while exploring themes of European identity and shar ed values\, including human dignity\, equality\, gender equality\, human r ights\, diversity\, democracy\, and peace. \n\n\n\nThe improvised public p erformance  is followed by a panel discussion and Q&A featuring Frédéri que Lecomte and Mary Moynihan of Smashing Times International Centre for t he Arts and Equality. Together\, they will discuss the We Are Europe proje ct\, Frédérique Lecomte’s award-winning artistic practice\, and the ro le of the arts in fostering inclusion\, reconciliation\, and social change across Europe. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented as part of WE ARE Europe\, a collaborative European initiative between Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, Ireland\, and Théâtre & Réconciliati on\, Belgium\, supported by Erasmus+. The project promotes transnational c ollaboration\, shared creative methodologies\, and inclusive arts practice across Europe. \n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nF rédérique LeComte is the founder and main facilitator of the Theatre and Reconciliation method. She is a sociologist\, writer and stage director f rom Belgium. She is an expert in rebuilding traumatised and conflicted com munities\, organising theatre workshops and performances both with and for the community in war areas all over the world. In these areas\, Frédéri que creates a safe space where everyone is free to speak – victims of to rture\, torturers\, people displaced and prisoners alike. She aims to use theatre to discuss issues such as justice\, trauma\, elections\, land and ethnic conflicts. In Belgium\, she works with prisoners\, psychiatric pati ents\, diasporas\, illegal migrants and asylum seekers. Frédérique also offers training and conferences about Theatre and Reconciliation for NGOs\ , associations and individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T121322Z LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 3 0 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sand ycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/theatre-for-a-shared-humanity-arts-and- human-rights/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pesta Babi: Colonialism in our Time DTSTART:20261012T180000Z DTEND:20261012T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z UID:10000716-1791831600-1791840600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh… \n\n\nBook Your Pla ce\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nDorthea Wabiser\, Campaign M anager\, Yayasan Pusaka Bentala Rakyat\, and indigenous Women Human Rights Defender \n\n\n\nAida Ulim\, journalist at Jubi Media\, and indigenous Wo men Human Rights Defender \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nPesta Babi is a documentary about Indigenous communities in South Papua and the impact o f the Proyek Strategis Nasional (PSN) or National Strategic Project on the ir life and land. The film follows five indigenous people as forests are c leared for plantations\, food-estate programs\, and other industrial proje cts. It explores concerns about environmental damage\, loss of traditional livelihoods\, and threats to Indigenous culture. The filmmakers argue tha t these developments resemble a modern form of colonialism because local c ommunities often have limited control over decisions affecting their land. Overall\, the documentary raises questions about the balance between econ omic development and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The screening will be followed by Q&A with defenders from West Papua. \n\n\n\nThis event is p resented by Peace Bridges International \n\n\n\nHuman rights defenders are at the heart of all we do at Peace Bridges International.  We provide p rotection\, support and recognition to local human rights defenders w ho work in areas of repression and conflict and have requested our support .  We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot come from o utside\, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. We avoid imposing\, interfering or getting directly involved in the work of the people we accompany. Our work is effective because we take an integrat ed approach\, combining a presence alongside human rights defenders on the ground with an extensive network of international support. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z LOCATION:Pearse Centre\, 27 Pearse Street\, Dublin\, D02 K037\, Ireland URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/pesta-babi-colonialism-in-our-time/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Queer Portrait Project with Kiz Rutherford DTSTART:20261018T090000Z DTEND:20261018T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z UID:10000714-1792317600-1792346400@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh… \n\n\nBook Your Pla ce\n\n\n\nExhibition – Admission free\, no booking required \n\n\n\nTalk – Tickets €5\, book below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nKiz Ruth erford\, artist \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThe Queer Portr ait Project comes to the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery + Centre for th e Arts and Human Rights on Sunday 18 October from 10am to 6pm\, for the 20 26 Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. Enjoy a visual art exhibition\, a rtist talk and live\, on-site portraiture sittings presented by artist Kiz Rutherford as part of The Queer Portrait Project\, an ongoing\, grassroot s project creating a series of intimate\, affirming portraits depicting me mbers of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community. \n\n\n\nSince the start of 2026 art ist Kiz Rutherford has been creating a series of portraits of members of I relands queer community in response to the rising anti-LGBTQIA + violence and rhetoric\, and the simultaneous reduction in rights and systemic oppre ssion of our global community. This project is for the community by the co mmunity and serves as a vital artistic response to the alarming global ris e in anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric\, systemic policy shifts\, and targeted violen ce—from political rollbacks in the US and UK\, to local struggles like I reland’s gender-affirming care waitlists\, and recent tragedies like Ber lin Pride. Standing firmly on the principle that trans and queer rights ar e human rights\, The Queer Portrait Project showcases and illustrates the profound diversity\, strength\, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in the face of growing oppression and hate. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 Irish Arts and H uman Rights festival offering of The Queer Portrait Project is presented t hrough multiple interactive formats. Come to the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery and view an exhibition of portrait artworks created to date\, enj oy an artist talk with artist Kiz Rutherford in conversation with Smashing Times festival producer Ciara Hayes talking about The Queer Portrait proj ect and take part in live on-site portraiture sittings. \n\n\n\n\nExhibiti on: A collection of complete portrait paintings by visual artist Kiz Ruthe rford presented on site as a pop-up exhibition at the Smashing Times Visua l Art Gallery on 18 October 2026\, from 10am to 6pm\n\n\n\nArtist Talk wit h Kiz Rutherford: An engaging discussion between Smashing Times festival p roducer Ciara Hayes and artist Kiz Rutherford\, exploring the origins\, po litical context\, and community-building goals of The Queer Portrait Proje ct\, taking place at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery on 18 October 2 026 from 1 to 1.30pm\n\n\n\nLive Sittings: Live 1-to-2-hour sessions where festival-goers sit for a conversation\, preliminary sketch\, and referenc e photos with the artist\, adding to the creation of intimate\, affirming portraits of LGBTQ+ individuals\, taking place at the Smashing Times Visua l Art Gallery on 18 October 2026 from 2-6pm\n\n\n\n\nArtist Kiz Rutherford writes \n\n\n\n\nThere is undoubtedly a massive recent shift towards homo phobia and transphobia on a global scale at a policy level that has encour aged and enabled hatred at all levels of society to be seen as acceptable. In my lifetime we saw an increase in rights and acceptance for the queer community but things have dramatically shifted recently from the systemic erasure of the communities history and rights to the oppression on a daily basis. This is clearly seen at a policy level in the US and UK and elsewh ere while the Irish continues to fights its own battles with the huge wait ing lists for gender affirming care. Trans rights and queer rights are hum an rights\, I write this in the aftermath of the tragedy at Berlin pride\, feeling more fiercely than ever that we must continue to fight. \n\n\n\n\ nArtist Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased in Dublin\, Kiz Rutherfo rd creates figurative paintings and drawings exploring the interplay betwe en light and darkness. Their work\, particularly the “We’re Losing the Light” series\, captures the emotional resonance found in fleeting mome nts of illumination against shadow. Through portraiture and life drawing\, Kiz examines how light shapes our perception of form and feeling\, reveal ing both vulnerability and strength in human subjects. Their project\, the Queer Portrait Project\, recently previewed at Rua Red\, extends their pr actice to create intimate\, affirming portraits of LGBTQ+ individuals. Com mitted to fostering artistic community\, Kiz also runs weekly life drawing sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 3 0 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sand ycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/the-queer-portrait-project-with-kiz-rut herford/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR