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  1. Drawing Live, with artists Mick O'Dea RHA at Drawing Day 2017

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Artists Drawing Live

    18 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Three invited artists will be drawing live in spaces throughout the Gallery.

    Free
  2. Photo of a child sitting on the floor taking part in an art workshop.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Quiet Space for Drawing

    18 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Drop by our Education Studio for some quiet drawing time

    Free
  3. Artists painting musicians in the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Life Drawing Session

    18 May 11.00 - 12.30

    A free life-drawing session, beginners welcome

    Free
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    Special event

    National Drawing Day 2024

    18 May 11.00 - 16.00

    Grab your pencils and get drawing on 18 May!

    Free
  5. Details of the Merrion Square building. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Architecture

    18 May 11.30 - 12.30

    A free guided tour looking at the Gallery's buildings and architectural details.

    Free
  6. Tour guide speaking to a group in front of a painting by Monet

    Tour

    Public Tour: Highlights

    18 May 11.30 - 12.30

    Join us for a free guided tour of some of the highlights of the collection.

    Free
  7. Special event

    National Drawing Day: Sketching 101 Tour with ISL

    18 May 11.30 - 12.30

    Explore and sketch the collection and architecture on this free tour.

    Free
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    Tour

    Public Tour: Audio Described Tour

    18 May 13.00 - 14.00

    An audio described exploration of the national collection and temporary exhibitions

    Free
  9. A family drawing together on the floor of the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland on National Drawing Day 2018.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Family Drawing Session

    18 May 14.00 - 15.30

    Free, led by Mags Harnett

    Free
  10. Two women passing each other in a doorway in a gallery room with gilt-framed paintings on the walls.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Highlights

    18 May 14.30 - 15.30

    Join us for a free guided tour of some of the highlights of the collection.

    Free