Press Releases

  1. Sketchy line drawing of uniformed soldiers shooting into a crowd of people

    New exhibition explores the Decade of Centenaries through the lives of six artists

    17/10/2022: Roller Skates & Ruins is now open in Room 11
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    Twelve schools selected for Your Gallery at School programme

    26/10/2022: A nationwide education initiative proudly sponsored by leading global aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital
  3. An atmospheric painting of boats on water with city buildings in the distance.

    National Gallery of Ireland launches new JMW Turner exhibition in cooperation with Tate

    06/10/2022: Once in a lifetime exhibition comprises 89 artworks by famed Romantic artist
  4. Fergal Keane smiling in front of his portrait by artist Enda Bowe in the National Gallery of Ireland

    Portrait of Fergal Keane by Irish photographer Enda Bowe unveiled at National Gallery of Ireland

    02/09/2022: Commission by winner of Zurich Portrait Prize added to national portrait collection
  5. Gallery staff show Grant Thornton representative a watercolour by J.M.W. Turner

    National Gallery of Ireland is proud to announce Grant Thornton as new Corporate Partner

    31/08/2022: Industry leader to collaborate with the Gallery over a three-year period.
  6. An oil portrait of a man in three quarters profile.

    Rebel Woman: Exhibition of works by Estella Solomons opens at the National Gallery of Ireland

    29/08/2022: Portraits created during a turbulent period in Ireland’s history.
  7. An artist drawing with three school students in a Your Gallery at School workshop

    Call out for schools across the country to participate in the ‘Your Gallery at School’ outreach programme

    25/08/2022: National Gallery of Ireland - Your Gallery at School
  8. Merrion Square facade of the National Gallery of Ireland building with an Impressionistic landscape projected on to the facade and two images overlayed - one of a pastel drawing by Degas and a photo of a landscape

    A chance for the public to display art on the historic façade of the National Gallery of Ireland on Culture Night

    22/08/2022: Special installation in association with the French Embassy in Ireland
  9. Logos of the Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize

    National Gallery of Ireland announces shortlists for Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize competitions

    19/08/2022: Exhibitions run in Dublin and Letterkenny in 2022 and 2023.
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    National Gallery of Ireland announces appointment of new Director 

    04/08/2022: Dr Caroline Campbell appointed as first female Director in Gallery’s 158 year history