RHA Gallery

Looking to give inspiration to any budding artists this Halloween 🎃 mid-term break? Join Una Sealy RHA here tomorrow (Wed) from 12 – 2pm and observe a live portrait painting session in the main gallery, where the exhibition Una Sealy, Time Lines: Selected Works 2016-2026 continues until 20 Dec.

🗣️ Applications close this Friday! The Tony and Jane O’Malley Residency, administered by the RHA School, is awarded on an annual basis to an artist who wishes to work primarily in the medium of paint. Apply at rhagallery.ie/residencies-awards/studio/tony-omalley-residency2026 #RHAResidency

In case you missed it – last weekend’s Irish Times Ticket supplement featured a conversation between Gemma Tipton and Alice Maher RHA. Read the piece in full at irishtimes.com/culture/art/2026/10/17/the-life-changing-work-of-alice-maher-an-artist-to-her-bones

RHA President Sínead Ní Mhaonaigh will give a tour and informal discussion with exhibiting artists exhibiting artists Joanne Boyle and Jason Gubbioti of Cunasach, the group show she has curated, this Wednesday at 5.30pm. Free admission, all welcome, please assemble in the foyer of the building.

The RHA is seeking an enthusiastic Curator to contribute to the development and delivery of its exhibition programme, with a focus on contemporary art in Ireland and internationally. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 15th Nov. Details at rhagallery.ie/news/rha-seeks-curator

The Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts seeks a full-time Lead Technician to support the technical needs of the RHA’s programme and facilities. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 8th November. Full details at https://rhagallery.ie/news/rha-seeks-lead-technician/ #RHA #JobOpportunity

Join us on Sunday for a tour with artist and guide Mags Harnett that encourages participants to look at art for longer, allowing us to not only see more but to familiarise ourselves with the works in detail. Book here (€5) - https://rhagallery.ie/events/public-events/slow-looking-art-tour-5/

Lunchtime today - DO join us!

Join Una Sealy RHA here tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12 – 2pm and observe a live portrait painting session in the main gallery, where the exhibition Una Sealy, Time Lines: Selected Works 2106-2026 continues until the 20th December. #RHA #RHAGallery #UnaSealy #TimeLines #ArtsCouncilSupported

Join Una Sealy RHA here tomorrow from 12-2pm for a live portrait demonstration - free, all welcome. More on Una's show: rhagallery.ie/events/exhibitions/una-sealy-time-lines-selected-works-2016-2026 #RHA #RHAGallery #UnaSealy #TimeLines #ArtsIreland #ArtsCouncilSupported #AlwaysFreeAdmission

Join us next Thursday lunchtime from 1-2pm for a conversation between Adrian Duncan and Davey Moor about Buildings from a Novel, Duncan's exhibition currently showing in our Corner Gallery. Read more at https://rhagallery.ie/events/public-events/adrian-duncan-davey-moor-in-conversation/

Are you curious to know a bit more about the ins and outs and workings of the RHA? Our First Day at the RHA tour this Saturday will bring you through the building as well as showing highlights of our current exhibitions. Sat 10th Oct, 1-2pm. The tour is free and there is no booking required.

The Tony and Jane O’Malley Residency, administered by the RHA School, is awarded on an annual basis to an artist who wishes to work primarily in the medium of paint. The studio is not suitable for sculptors. Closing date for applications: 4pm, 30th October. Apply at rhagallery.ie/residencies-...

Una Sealy – Time Lines: Selected Works 2016-2026 RHA Gallagher Gallery, until 20 December Video: Barry Lynch #RHA #RHAGallery #UnaSealy #TimeLines #ArtsIreland #ArtsCouncilSupported #AlwaysFreeAdmission

Join us this Friday evening at the RHA for a screening of Maïa Nunes’ Lake Burst short film accompanied by a live performance of the original soundtrack by Maïa on vocals with Brendan Jenkinson on clarinet. Book tickets at rhagallery.ie/events/publi... #RHA #RHAGallery #MaïaNunes #LakeBurst

RHA President Sínead Ní Mhaonaigh will provide a free tour and informal discussion with exhibiting artists Tamsin Snow and John Bensons of Cunasach, the group show she has curated, tomorrow at 1pm. Cnuasach Walk & Talk Tour Saturday 3 October, 1pm Installation images: Ros Kavanagh Photography.

The RHA is seeking a dynamic, highly organised Head of Operations to help lead the organisation’s day-to-day operations and create the conditions for its artistic, public and organisational ambitions to thrive. See rhagallery.ie/news/rha-seeks-head-of-operations for details.

To coincide with her exhibition Time Lines: Selected Works 2016-2026, Una Sealy RHA will give a two day workshop in painting the figure in context. Una Sealy Masterclass - Figure in Context RHA School, 31 Oct/1 Nov Cost: €240 Details: rhagallery.ie/events/masterclasses/una-sealy-figure-in-context

Join us at the RHA this Sunday for a slow looking tour with artist and guide Mags Harnett encouraging participants to look at art for a little longer. Sun 27 Sept, 1pm €5 per person - please book a place at rhagallery.ie/events/public-events/slow-looking-art-tour-5

Would you like to know a bit more about the RHA? Our First Day at the RHA tour tomorrow will bring you through the building as well as showing highlights of our brand new exhibitions. First Day at the RHA Saturday 26th September, 1-2pm Meet your guide Jonathan Carroll at the reception desk.

Thanks to all who turned out on Wednesday evening for our in-conversation with Fionn McCann and Brían Sparks, where they discussed Fionn’s practice and his exhibition, Deconstructing a Mountain, now showing at the RHA. Visit rhagallery.ie/whats-on to learn more about upcoming talks and tours.

𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗻 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿í𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 Join artist Fionn McCann next Wednesday evening, in-conversation with fellow photographer Brían Sparks, as they discuss Fionn’s practice and his RHA exhibition, Deconstructing a Mountain. Wed 23 Sept, 5.30pm. Free, all welcome.

Join Academician Una Sealy this evening as she does a live portrait painting for Culture Night 2026, from 6-9pm in the main gallery upstairs. Una Sealy – Time Lines: Selected Works 2016 - 2026 Until 20 Dec Culture Night 2026 at the RHA – open until 9pm this evening. #CultureNight #RHAGallery

Culture Night returns TONIGHT and the RHA will be open until 9pm with five new exhibitions, live portrait painting and amazing vertical dance performances on the outside of our building 💥 Details at rhagallery.ie/events/family/culture-night-at-the-rha-2026 #CultureNight #OícheChultúir

Join Aerial Cirque’s Ria Murphy for two incredible vertical dance performances (6pm & 8.30pm) on the outside of our building for Culture Night 2026 tonight! Culture Night 2026 at the RHA – open until 9pm rhagallery.ie/events/famil... #CultureNight #OícheChultúir #CultureNightDublin

✨ Culture Night Dublin lands tomorrow! ✨ Thousands are expected to fill the capital this Friday as Culture Night marks 21 years in Dublin. From landmark heritage sites to off-beat venues, over 300 events are free and open to all ages, from 4pm until late.

It’s almost time for Culture Night 2026 this Friday at the RHA; we’ll have plenty to see inside but do join us outside for two incredible vertical dance performances (6pm & 8.30pm) on the RHA building itself! Full details ➡️ rhagallery.ie/events/famil... #CultureNightDublin2026 #CultureNight2026

Are you curious to know a bit more about the ins and outs and workings of the gallery? Our First Day at the RHA tour tomorrow will bring you around the building and show highlights of our brand new exhibitions First Day at the RHA Sat 12th Sept, 1-2pm More info: rhagallery.ie/events/publi...