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Rua Red is a contemporary art space housing two galleries, a theatre/cinema, a dance studio, a conference room, recording facilities, music rooms, workshop areas, artist’s studios, office spaces and a café. Rua Red exhibit the work of established Irish and International artists who are committed to producing work within a socio political framework. The education programme reflects the organisations interests with place, politics and people through a challenging programme of events, workshops, screenings and performances that allow audiences and visitors to engage with the exhibitions through the mediums of music, dance, theatre and visual art. In addition to Rua Red’s artistic programme the organisation also houses and works alongside a number of independent creative organisations and individuals through the provision of office spaces. Rua Red also provide subsidised artist studios which are awarded on a competitive basis to practicing artists for 1-3 years.

27/10/2026

Time Well Spent continues in our galleries until 14 November—an exhibition of artworks created across fourteen prisons, and in three post-release centres in Ireland.

Join us this Thursday evening for a painting masterclass with exhibiting artist and former political prisoner James Murphy as part of Rua Red’s Learning and Engagement Programme.

📆 29 October at 18:00—20:00
🔗 Tickets cost €4 and are available at the link in our bio
🎨 This masterclass is beginner friendly. All materials are provided.

Guiding you through his processes and techniques, James will share his practice and demonstrate different approaches to working with acrylic paints and drawing materials.

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25/10/2026

Do you have a child aged 7—11 who likes to explore exhibitions and enjoys arts and crafts? Rua Red welcomes them for Childrens’ Gallery Workshops where they can explore our exhibitions through creative responses! 🎨 🖌️

Each session is led by an artist facilitator who designs child-focused activities from painting, drawing and crafts to printmaking and sculpture.

Saturday sessions will run at various dates throughout the run of each exhibition at Rua Red Galleries.

The next workshop will take place Nov 7 at 13:00—14:30 in response to our current exhibition Time Well Spent—book tickets at the link in our bio now.

All children aged 7-11 are welcome to sign up and give the gallery workshops a try, get in touch for further details.

22/10/2026

Join us for a painting masterclass with exhibiting artist and former political prisoner James Murphy who’s work is currently on show in Rua Red’s galleries as part of Time Well Spent—an exhibition of artworks created across fourteen prisons, and in three post-release centres in Ireland.

📆 29 October at 18:00—20:00
🔗 Tickets cost €4 and are available at the link in our bio
🎨 This masterclass is beginner friendly. All materials are provided.

Guiding you through his processes and techniques, James will share his practice and demonstrate different approaches to working with acrylic paints and drawing materials.

This event forms part of the Learning & Engagement Programme for Time Well Spent, an exhibition in collaboration with Irish Prison Services at Rua Red.

Photography by .

20/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the launch of Time Well Spent—the third national exhibition of artworks created by People In Custody curated by Órla McGovern ().

A collaboration between Rua Red and the Irish Prison Education Service (), this exhibition explores how the practice of making art can transform lives, build self-esteem and encourage positive change.

Time Well Spent is open in Rua Red’s galleries until 14 November with more details on weekly events as part of our Learning & Engagement Programme to come!

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All welcome. Admission free.

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18/10/2026

🎥 RUARUM Film Club Presents: Fréwaka (2024), directed by Aislinn Clarke 🎥

Join us on Tuesday 27 October at 17:30 to celebrate Samhain with a screening of Irish horror Fréwaka. 👻 🎃

Tickets cost €3 with popcorn provided—book through the link in our bio. This film is rated 15+

Haunted by personal tragedy, home care worker, Shoo, is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman who fears the neighbours as much as she fears Na Sidhe—sinister entities who she believes abducted her decades before. As the two develop a strangely deep connection, Shoo is consumed by the old woman’s paranoia, rituals, and superstitions, eventually confronting the horrors from her own past.

RUARUM is a monthly film club that takes place at Rua Red. Our goal is to bring new and exciting screenings to anyone who love movies and cinema. After all screenings, you are welcome to join us for a friendly chat to share your thoughts and debrief together!

Images: Fréwaka (2024), film stills, directed by Aislinn Clarke ().

16/10/2026

Time Well Spent launches today at 17:00 in Rua Red’s Galleries!

Time Well Spent is an exhibition of artworks created by People In Custody across fourteen prisons, and in three post-release centres in Ireland. The work has been selected and curated by Órla McGovern (). The exhibition explores how the practice of making art can transform lives, build self-esteem and encourage positive change.

Time Well Spent is a collaboration between Rua Red and the Irish Prison Education Service (). Delivered in partnership with the Education and Training Boards, the Prison Education Service shares a joint vision of “A prison education service based on self-respect and respect for others, within a safe, supportive learning environment”.

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The exhibition will run from 16 October—14 November, with events throughout as part of the Learning & Engagement Programme.

🔗 RSVP to the launch at the link in our bio.

All welcome. Admission free.

15/10/2026

A sneak peak at our upcoming exhibition Time Well Spent—opening this Friday at 17:00!

Time Well Spent is the third national exhibition of artwork created by people in custody held in collaboration with Irish Prison Services (). Curator Órla McGovern and Irish Prison Service Arts Officer Tom Shortt have travelled throughout Ireland to the prisons meeting with prisoner artists to discuss and select work.

🔗 RSVP to the launch at the link in our bio.

Time Well Spent continues until 14 November 2026 with events programmed throughout as part of the Learning and Engagement Programme.

Rua Red’s galleries are open Mon—Sat, 10:00—18:00.

All welcome. Admission free.

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14/10/2026

Join us for 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀, a presentation by Time Well Spent curator Órla McGovern on 22 Oct at 17:30.

🔗 Tickets are free, book your place at the link in our bio.

Órla McGovern () is a folklorist, researcher and curator whose work explores art, culture and creativity within Irish Prisons. In this presentation, McGovern shares some of her research into artistic practices emerging from Irish Prisons, drawing on interviews with artists from Cloverhill, Cork and Wheatfield. She explores how creativity develops within the restrictions of prison life, looking at stories, symbols, materials and shared practices found within the artwork, offering a closer look at the people, experiences and cultural worlds behind the work.

Time Well Spent is an exhibition of artwork created by People in Custody and is a collaboration between Rua Red and the Irish Prison Education Service (). This event forms part of the exhibitions Learning & Engagement Programme.

Join us for the launch of Time Well Spent, opening this Friday 16 Oct at 17:00—RSVP at the link in our bio.

13/10/2026

We were blown away by the turn out for FORUM–Intercultural Arts Festival that took place at Rua Red 25—26 September!

Many thanks to all the artists and participants that contributed to the festival, everyone who joined us throughout and to our Intercultural Artist Network Coordinator Subhashini Goda who put together an extensive programme celebrating the diverse artistic voices of South County Dublin!

The South Dublin Intercultural Artists' Network is an initiative of South Dublin County Council Arts Office (), and is hosted and developed by Rua Red. We extend our gratitude to the South Dublin County Council Arts Office for their partnership.

Photography by Aarif Amod ().

11/10/2026

Join us this Samhain for a Mask Making workshop led by Renata Pekowska () 👻 🎃

📆 Saturday 31 October, 11:00—12:30
🔗 Tickets cost €5 per family and are available through the link in our bio. Suitable for ages 8+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Using paper, card and natural materials, you and your family will make Samhain masks to get ready for Halloween night and celebrate the beginning of winter, taking inspiration from festive motifs including carved turnips and mummer hats, as well as playful animals and characters.

All materials are provided, but please feel free to bring along any natural objects you would like to use!

Image: Haunted Air, Ossian Brown, 2005.

Address

Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre, D24
Tallaght
D24KV8N

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://www.ruared.ie/

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