Press Releases

  1. Press Release: AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 shortlists announced

    19/08/2026: The shortlisted portraits in the 2026 competitions have been revealed
  2. In the foreground, ladies in white dresses and children recline on the beach, some under sun parasols. Further out, people are swimming in the blue water.

    Press Release: Two new artworks acquired

    19/06/2026: Paintings by John Lavery and William Orpen join the collection.
  3. Photo of a woman drawing a human figure on paper.

    Press Release - Celebrate National Drawing Day on Saturday, 16 May 2026

    Celebrate National Drawing Day on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland and over 50 partner venues with free events across Ireland

  4. Press Release - Applications open for AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize

    Applications now open for AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland
  5. A woman sits crosslegged on the ground, her hand pointing to an open book. She turns to the side, looking at the creatures near her, including a donkey and an owl. Two other figures hide behind her. Overhead, two bat-like creatures fly.

    Press Release - William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy

    On show from 16 April – 19 July 2026
  6. Black and white photograph of Samuel Beckett in later years, sitting at a marble table outside a cafe in Paris with two teacups on the table.

    Press Release - Visual Poetry: The Photography of John Minihan

    Opens on 14 March 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland

  7. Press Release - National Gallery of Ireland Welcomes Over One Million Visitors in 2025

    Exhibition highlights of the year include ‘Picasso: From the Studio’, ‘Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone. The Art of Friendship’ and ‘Turner’s Watercolours: Scotland’s Vaughan Bequest’.
  8. A watercolour painting of a sunset

    Press Release - Turner as Inspiration opens 1 January 2026 at National Gallery of Ireland

    29/12/2025: Annual cultural pilgrimage a new-year highlight for art lovers across the country
  9. A painting of a young woman wearing a grey jumper, leaning her head on her arm

    Winners of AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize announced at National Gallery of Ireland

    25/11/2025: Daniel Nelis wins AIB Portrait Prize; Guorui Sui wins AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025
  10. A figure stands at a window, holding a framed certificate.

    Deirdre Kelly wins the National Gallery of Ireland's Sarah Cecilia Harrison Essay Prize

    20/11/2025