Led by Gallery Assistant Nela Hadija, leave the Christmas trimmings at home, and join her for an informal family workshop, where adults and children are invited to view the current exhibition Cultural Reflections from the Water’s Edge, exploring how artists through three centuries explore Drogheda and the Boyne Valley, from the pen and ink work […]

Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session, its ambition to create inclusive discussion around artwork.   Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion in what is going on in the artwork.   No prior knowledge or experience is needed […]

Tuesday 5th December, 11-12.30pm   A gallery-based workshop led by artists Caoimhe O’Dwyer and Jennifer Slater, who will bring you through our current exhibitions, this time, Micheál O’Connell’s System Interference, and immerse you in the ideas that he is exploring, followed by an informal practical workshop.   These activities are especially designed to go at […]

System Interference: Micheál O’Connell Art, Misuse and Technology   Exhibition opening talk, from 3.15pm, Saturday 25th November   Tea, coffee, biscuits and Prosecco will be served.   The exhibition opening will take the form of an informal talk between artist, Micheál O’Connell, and philosopher of aesthetics, John Roberts. The exhibition continues until Saturday 27th January […]

Art & Science + the work of Martina O’Brien: Lunchtime closing event – 1.30-3pm, Saturday 18th November   1.30pm – 2pm Join us for an afternoon where art and science connect in two talks, the first with Martina O’Brien and Ocean Law & Policy Researcher of the TBA21 Academy, Mekhala Dave.   2pm-2.15pm break to view the […]

Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session, its ambition to create inclusive discussion around artwork.   Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion in what is going on in the artwork.   No prior knowledge or experience is needed […]

Ekow Eshun In the Black Fantastic Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence/Lecture 4 Wednesday 8th November 7pm Tea, Coffee, Prosecco Reception 7.45pm Lecture, 8.30pm Q + A After Hours at the Museum   Join us this October and November to hear some of the most interesting voices in the visual arts sphere in Ireland and […]

Returning again now in 2023, Jean Ryan brings you closer to the ideas, thoughts, processes and theory considering our temporary exhibitions.   Our fifth and final talk of 2023 sees Jean focusing on Martina O’Brien’s exhibition, Midnight Zone, running to the 18th of November.   Please note places are limited and are charged €5 per person. […]

Children’s Midterm Workshop – Friday 3rd November, 1.30pm-3pm   Shells, stones and sand, oh my!   Taking inspiration from the diversity of colours and textures of the deep ocean and Martina O’Brien’s exhibition, midnight zone, children will deep dive into the depths of the Ocean floor using memory and their imaginations, and some of the exhibition’s […]

Luke Gibbons The Language of Vision: Irish and American Art in the Work of Brian O’Doherty Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence/Lecture 3 – Wednesday 1st November 7pm Tea, Coffee, Prosecco Reception 7.45pm – Lecture, 8.30pm Q + A After Hours at the Museum   Join us this October and November to hear some of […]