Farmleigh Gallery

Farmleigh Gallery Art Gallery

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The opening of Farmleigh Gallery in September 2005 marked a significant stage in the development of Farmleigh Estate's facilities and its contribution to the cultural life of Dublin and Ireland. The existence of the Gallery supplements the substantial art collection in Farmleigh House itself, which is drawn from the OPW Government Art Collection, Guinness family artworks and loans from other art i

nstitutions including the National Gallery of Ireland. Once the Estate's cow sheds, the Gallery building was stunningly transformed by Gerry Cahill Architects and the OPW to create an exhibition space which meets international curatorial and conservation standards. The Gallery's programme has thus been opened up to attract significant exhibitions making it one of the most prominent exhibition spaces in Ireland. Farmleigh Gallery works closely with national and international cultural and artistic bodies such as the Arts Council , Culture Ireland, Crafts Council of Ireland, Ceramics Ireland, The British Council and various embassies enabling the exhibition of works which are of artistic, cultural and historical importance. To date the Gallery has showcased many exhibitions ‒ one of the highlights being Venice At Farmleigh ‒ which showcased the work of Irish artist Gerard Byrne, alongside Turner-nominated Willie Doherty who represented Northern Ireland at the acclaimed Venice Biennale exhibition in 2007. Traces of Peter Rice showcased the work of world-renowned, Dublin-born engineer Peter Rice (1935 ‒1992). The exhibition featured many of the iconic buildings that Rice was involved with during his career at Arup Engineering including Centre Pompido in Paris, the Menil Collection in Houston and the Museum of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette, Paris. Frank Brown: Through the Lens showcased the photographs of Cork-born Frank Browne, who took his first photographs during a European tour in 1897 prior to joining the Jesuit order. In 1912 he earned worldwide fame when his Titanic photographs were published by a host of newspapers. Undertaking only the first part of the voyage, thereafter Browne travelled the world, taking photographs in Europe, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and at locations in Ireland. Sharing a theme, the Baltic Links exhibition showcased the work of designers and artists from the three Baltic countries including artifacts and items of costume, fashion and jewellery. This was an opportunity to bring to an Irish audience a fascinating glimpse into the immense cultural heritage of the Baltic States as well as an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the richness that Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian traditions bring to Irish society and cultural space. Farmleigh's role in providing a residence for visiting Heads of State creates an opportunity for adding an international and public dimension to exhibitions at the Gallery. Past exhibitions include Treasures of Medieval Bulgaria (2005), Korean Art: Tradition, Modernity and Identity (2008) and Kaleidoscope: Contemporary Art from EU Member States which celebrated Ireland's 2013 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Please note that all communication for Farmleigh Gallery will be moving to the Farmleigh page next week. Please...
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Please note that all communication for Farmleigh Gallery will be moving to the Farmleigh page next week. Please follow to stay up to date with exhibitions and events in Farmleigh Gallery and Estate.

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'Parklife: A Printed Landscape' launches in the Cowshed at 3pm Saturday 4th October.
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Graphic Studio Dublin, Parklife: A Printed Landscape brings together artists in a vibrant tribute to the city’s green spaces, supported by IPUT Real Estate Dublin.

This exhibition showcases new, original fine art prints inspired by specific Dublin parks — from the grand expanse of Phoenix Park to the urban serenity of Wilton Park, St. Stephen’s Green, Iveagh Gardens, and more.

Opening at the Cowshed Gallery, Farmleigh — located in the heart of Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed park in any European capital — and continuing at Graphic Studio Gallery in Temple Bar, Parklife: A Printed Landscape invites artists to explore the diverse landscapes and stories within Dublin’s parks. Phoenix Park’s scale, history, and layered public life make it a perfect starting point for this tribute to Dublin’s parks.

The exhibition celebrates the green spaces of our city and 65 years of printmaking at Graphic Studio Dublin. Through its gallery and studios, Graphic Studio Dublin has long been a vital space for artists to create, exhibit, and engage with the public. Each artist’s interpretation of Dublin’s parks contributes to the continued evolution of printmaking in Ireland today, weaving together themes of public space, personal connection, and place.

Each participating artist has responded to one of 15 iconic parks, weaving together their own narratives through original printmaking — the medium at the heart of Graphic Studio Dublin. The works are accessible, collectible, and rich in the layered beauty of Dublin’s natural and civic heritage.

Parks Featured:
Wilton Park, Father Collins Park, North Bull Island, St. Anne’s Park, Merrion Square Park, St. Patrick’s Park, Herbert Park, Phoenix Park, St. Stephen’s Green, National Botanic Gardens, Iveagh Gardens, Garden of Remembrance, Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Formal Garden (Royal Hospital Kilmainham), Mountjoy Square.

4 October – 25 October 2025, Weds – Sun, 11pm – 5pm
www.graphicstudiodublin.com

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Our Raffle prize this year has been kindly contributed by
"A view of Slyne Head Lighthouse, Doonloughan, Connemara"

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the reception desk along with our sought-after packs of assorted post cards and catalogues.

Open every day 10am - 5pm
Closes Sunday 12th October at
2pm

30/09/2025

What's On - ART Exhibitions

Dublin: Annual Watercolour Exhibition

The Water Colour Society of Ireland presents its 170th Annual Exhibition at Farmleigh Gallery, showcasing over two hundred works in watercolour, gouache, pastels and drawing in contemporary and traditional styles.

Water Colour Society of Ireland: 29 September – 12 October

Visit https://www.irishartsreview.com/whats-on/to see what exhibitions are on across Ireland and Irish artists exhibiting abroad.

Image: John Short at Farmleigh Gallery

The WCSI annual show is now open! Call in before the 12th of October to see the fantastic artworks on display!
30/09/2025

The WCSI annual show is now open! Call in before the 12th of October to see the fantastic artworks on display!

The 170th Exhibition of the Watercolour Society of Ireland runs daily in Farmleigh gallery from 10 am - 5pm Monday 29th ...
28/09/2025

The 170th Exhibition of the Watercolour Society of Ireland runs daily in Farmleigh gallery from 10 am - 5pm Monday 29th September and closes on Sunday 12th October at 2pm. Be sure to drop in to see fantastic artworks by over 75 participating artists!

​Demonstrations

Fri 3rd Oct. 11-1pm - Kasper Zier

Sat 4th Oct, 11-1pm - Holly Sommerville

Sun 5th Oct. 2-4pm - Khalid Paracha

Fri 10th Oct, 11-1pm - Naomi Peppard

The 170th Exhibition of the Watercolour Society of Ireland will be held in the Farmleigh Gallery, opening on Sunday 28th...
25/09/2025

The 170th Exhibition of the Watercolour Society of Ireland will be held in the Farmleigh Gallery, opening on Sunday 28th September at 12 noon and closing on Sunday 12th October at 2pm.

The Water Colour Society of Ireland was founded in 1870. Its Annual Exhibition has reflected the social and artistic intelligence of more than one hundred and fifty years of Irish culture. It was inevitable that many of its members would achieve international recognition as its base was broad, its members privileged and cosmopolitan. Royal patronage in the person of HRH the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, KG, attracted the support of both talented artist and dilettante alike. The Annual Exhibition was and still remains a highlight of the social calendar.

Open daily from 10am to 5pm

​Demonstrations

Fri 3rd Oct. 11-1pm - Kasper Zier

Sat 4th Oct, 11-1pm - Holly Somerville

Sun 5th Oct. 2-4pm - Khalid Paracha

Fri 10th Oct, 11-1pm - Naomi Peppard

Sat 11th Oct, 11-1pm - Paul O’Kane

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