Press Releases

  1. Press Release - Applications now open for AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland

    Applications now open for AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland
  2. A female figure dressed in black stand beside a female figure wearing a brown suit, looking at artwork created by children.

    Press Release - Applications now open for youth and schools programmes at the National Gallery of Ireland

    Transition Year/Youth Work Experience Placement opportunities
    'Your Gallery at School and in your Community’ programme
    With support from the Gallery’s Schools Partner SMBC Aviation Capital

  3. Press Release - Portrait of Adam Harris by artist Amanda Dunsmore unveiled at National Gallery of Ireland

    Dunsmore was the winner of AIB Portrait Prize in 2024
    Portrait added to the National Portrait Collection at the Gallery
  4. Painting of a white swan on a black background, and a black swan on a white background. The swans beaks are touching.

    Press Release - Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary

    Major monographic exhibition of the pioneering Swedish artist
    Open from 15 October 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland
    Presented by Key Capital at 25
  5. Drawing of a small cottage, with two men fishing in the foreground. In the background you can see the skyline of old Amsterdam.

    Press Release - Rembrandt to Matisse – A Celebration of European Works on Paper

    New free exhibition explores the wealth of European artists in the Gallery’s collection
    Funded as part of the Culture Programme for Ireland’s
    Presidency of the Council of the European Union
  6. A teenage boy takes a photo on a bright orange camera in a grand gallery space. A group of five teenage girls watch on.

    Applications now open for youth and schools programmes at the National Gallery of Ireland

    Transition Year/Youth Work Experience Placement opportunities. Your Gallery at School and in your Community’ programme. With support from the Gallery’s Schools Partner SMBC Aviation Capital

  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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

  10. 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