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Now on: the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald Stephen's Green, Dublin’s Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) is one of Ireland's principal public arts organisations. Exhibiting contemporary Irish and international artists the RHA has a proud history of promoting the visual arts in Ireland since 1823. Open seven days a week, with free admission.

It’s Bank Holiday Monday – and the doors of the RHA are closed today. Remember you can view the 196th RHA Annual Exhibit...
01/06/2026

It’s Bank Holiday Monday – and the doors of the RHA are closed today.

Remember you can view the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, at any time by visiting rhagallery.ie

Today’s featured work comes from Rachel Joynt RHA. It’s one of nearly 600 works on view in this year’s show, with many available for purchase.

Image: Rachel Joynt RHA, Inhale/Exhale III @ body of Lough Hyne. Marbling ink & carrageen size on watercolour paper, 47 x 36cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

We’re posting early today to wish everyone taking part in the Dublin Women’s Mini Marathon the very best of luck 🏃‍♀️‍➡️...
31/05/2026

We’re posting early today to wish everyone taking part in the Dublin Women’s Mini Marathon the very best of luck 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

We think this work from Shane Keisuke Berkery entitled Ions, Pixels and Neurons will encourage all those on the starting line at 12.30pm.

The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is open from 12–5pm today.

Image: Shane Keisuke Berkery, Ions, Pixels and Neurons. Oil on canvas, 200 x 160cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

The RHA is open from 11am–5pm today and 12–5pm Sunday - make us part of your Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin! Today’s fea...
30/05/2026

The RHA is open from 11am–5pm today and 12–5pm Sunday - make us part of your Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin!

Today’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this piece of abstract art from Christophe Baudson.

Image: Christophe Baudson, S.L.U.R.P. 301. Oil on canvas, 15 x 15cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

Congratulations to Alana Barton on winning the ESB Keating Award & Silver Medal for an outstanding art work. The award w...
29/05/2026

Congratulations to Alana Barton on winning the ESB Keating Award & Silver Medal for an outstanding art work. The award was announced at the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition awards ceremony last Saturday.

The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald continues until Sunday 9th August.

Images: I. Alana Barton (on right), pictured with the ESB’s Lucy Proctor beside her winning painting, Lull. II. RHA President Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Alana Barton and Lucy Proctor from the ESB. III. Alana Barton, Lull. Oil on canvas, 120 x 100cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

Photos: Paul Sherwood.

Friday’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this felt tip on ...
29/05/2026

Friday’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this felt tip on paper piece from Carolyn Mulholland RHA.

It’s one of almost 600 works on view in this year’s show, with many available for purchase.

See rhagallery.ie for details.

Image: Carolyn Mulholland RHA, Spring Doodle. Felt tip on paper, 20 x 26cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

Oliver Murphy was awarded the Irish Arts Review / Ireland U.S Council Portraiture Award 2026 at the 196th RHA Annual Exh...
28/05/2026

Oliver Murphy was awarded the Irish Arts Review / Ireland U.S Council Portraiture Award 2026 at the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition awards ceremony last Saturday.

Oliver is pictured receiving his award from Marie-Claire de Sachy of the Irish Arts Review and RHA President Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh.

The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald continues until Sunday 9th August.

Image: Oliver Murphy, LANA, Oil on wood panel, 24 x 18cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

This Sunday, join exhibiting artist and guide Mags Harnett for a tour of RESOLVE 26 – a major group exhibition of emergi...
28/05/2026

This Sunday, join exhibiting artist and guide Mags Harnett for a tour of RESOLVE 26 – a major group exhibition of emerging artists in the RHA School.

This exhibition brings together seventy six works developed through the School’s Resolution modules – an intensive programme designed to support artists in bringing their practice from early-stage research and experimentation through to fully realised exhibition.

The selection has been curated by Colin Martin RHA Head of School and Dorothy Smith ARHA.

Participating artists include:

Drawing Resolution Students: Bernadette Blanchard, Stephanie Cuddy-Cullen, Zoë Dillon, Margie Dunne, Ellie Dunne, Anne Marie Hayes, Niamh H***e, Nathalie Marshall, Irina McAuley, Grainne Mulligan, Inga Ryan, and Merve Sagit.

Painting Resolution Students: J. Adams, Siobhán Collins, Zelda Cunningham, Zanya Dahl, Emma Dowling, Ellie Dunne, Éadaoin Glynn, Mags Harnett, Daria Ivanishchenko, Ken Jennings, Bonnie Kavanagh, Rebecca Kehoe, David Kelly, Fionnuala Lanigan, Fionnuala Loughrey, Josephine Mannion, Arthur Matthews, Emmett McCrann, Rachel McGing, Paula O’Riordan, and Shirley Roe.

Resolve 26 Exhibition Tour – RHA School
Sunday 31 May, 1-2pm

The exhibition continues until 7 June.

Our first featured sculpture in the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this characte...
28/05/2026

Our first featured sculpture in the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this character in a swimming outfit by Bernadette Doolan.

Bernadette is one of over five hundred exhibitors in this year’s exhibition.

You can view and make purchases from the show online at any time - just visit rhagallery.ie

Image: Bernadette Doolan, Getting out of my comfort zone. Ceramic, 57 x 20 x 28m. Image used courtesy of the artist.

Enjoy a walk and talk tour of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald as RHA Interim Direc...
27/05/2026

Enjoy a walk and talk tour of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald as RHA Interim Director Nathalie Weadick introduces you to some of her favourite works in the exhibition.

Nathalie is a highly respected cultural strategist, advisor, and curator based in Dublin who works across visual art, architecture, design, and spatial culture, with a career focused on creating meaningful, context-rich encounters between creative practitioners and the public.

RHA Annual Exhibition – Director’s Choice
Wednesday 3rd June, 5.30pm

Free admission, no booking necessary.



Photograph: Paul Sherwood.

Postcard from Ireland by Mick O’Dea PPRHA, is Wednesday’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in associa...
27/05/2026

Postcard from Ireland by Mick O’Dea PPRHA, is Wednesday’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald.

Pictured in the painting, clockwise from upper left hand corner: Constance Markievicz; Frank Ryan; Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington; Sir Charles Trevelyan; Michael Cusack; Mainie Jellett; Michael Fagan; Charlotte Despard; John L. Sullivan; Patrick Sarsfield; Ernie O'Malley; Michael Davitt; Maud Gonne; Willie Pearse; Frederick Douglas; John P. Holland; Charles Stewart Parnell; Ned Kelly; Edmund Spenser; and Oliver Cromwell.

Image: Mick O’Dea PPRHA, Postcard from Ireland. Oil on canvas, 183 x 183cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.

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