What's on

  1. A woman in a red dress stands in a Gallery hung with large oil paintings.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Director's Tour

    15 May 13.15 - 14.15

    Free, but booking is required

    Free
  2. An abstract composition with blue, yellow, pink, green and cream colours

    Talk

    Artists In Conversation: Encounters with Jellett

    15 May 18.30 - 20.00

    With Susan Connolly and Brian Fay

    Free
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    Special event

    National Drawing Day 2025

    17 May 9.15 - 17.30

    Grab your pencils and get drawing on 17 May!

    Free
  4. A group of people sit outside on the ground, drawing in crayons and pastels

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Drawing on the Lawn

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Drop by and join in!

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

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Quiet Space for Drawing

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Especially for those with sensory needs

    Free
  6. Photo of a young boy sitting on the floor making a collage with a woman helping.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Drop-in Drawing

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    A drawing space for all!

    Free
  7. An artist sits in a Gallery, sketching the artworks hanging on the wall.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Artists Drawing Live

    17 May 10.00 - 15.00

    Guest artists will be drawing throughout the Gallery

    Free
  8. A large crowd of people sit facing a stage in a room with high ceilings and chandeliers. They all have a clipboard and are sketching the figures on stage.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Life Drawing Session

    17 May 11.00 - 12.30

    A free life-drawing session, beginners welcome

    Free
  9. A mid-term Halloween workshop for children. © National Gallery of Ireland

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Face Painting

    17 May 12.00 - 16.00

    Join us on the front lawn!

    Free
  10. The Voyage of Italy, 1670. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day Library and Archives Display

    17 May 12.00 - 15.00

    Drop by for a special free display this National Drawing Day

    Free