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16/10/2026

PhotoIreland is inviting applications from artists for a studio space at the International Centre for the Image for the period January-December 2027.

Deadline: 6pm Sunday 15th November

The four artists’ studios offered in this call are comfortable working spaces within the Atelier at the International Centre for the Image. The studios are designed to offer ample, comfortable, and secure space in which to develop your practice, in a shared open studio plan for four artists.

Artists will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and creative environment with regular and easy access to the library, art bookshop, and the centre’s staff. Access to the studio is available 7 days a week during the centre’s opening hours, with some exceptions possible.

The studio offer comes with no costs to artists and requires a commitment to use the facilities at least 3 days a week. PhotoIreland provides a bursary of up to €1,000, reimbursable for materials.Finally, all studio artists will be required to participate in studio visits and talk programmes, and they will receive remuneration for their time.

WHO CAN APPLY
Photographers and Visual Artists based in Ireland who can commit to using the facilities regularly. Artists should consider the International Centre for the Image’s remit and how it aligns with their practice.

There is no limitation on the level of practice; the opportunity is open to all artists, from recent graduates to established. Previously awarded artists are welcome to apply again to extend their participation.

All studio artists will be required to participate in studio visits and talk programmes, and they will receive remuneration for their time.

TIMELINE
5th October 2026 Call Opens
6pm Sunday 15th November 2026 Submission deadline
15-30th November 2026 Submissions review period
1st-13th December 2026 Communication with artists
4th January 2027 Studio residencies commence

Full details, including instructions on how to apply, can be found at image.museum/news/open-call-artist-studios-2027/ or via the link in our bio.

29/09/2026

PhotoIreland presents the Female in Focus exhibition at the International Centre for the Image, in partnership with the British Journal of Photography and Nikon.

Female in Focus is an international photography award by the British Journal of Photography founded on spotlighting the remarkable work of women and non-binary photographers worldwide and to actively challenge gender inequality in the photography industry.

The exhibition brings together the two series winners, Laetitia Vançon’s The Other Battlefields and Giya Makondo-Wills’ New Scramble, alongside 21 single-image winners responding to this year’s theme, On the Cusp.

The works have previously been exhibited at 1014 Gallery, London, and now comes to Dublin.Together, they explore lives and landscapes at moments of change.

PhotoIreland welcomes this partnership and is proud to bring these photographers to Irish audiences, offering an opportunity to encounter global practices and create a space for conversation. The award’s presentation reflects a shared commitment to inclusivity, diverse voices, perspectives, and artistic approaches, and a shared effort to encourage cross-cultural dialogue that additionally contributes to a more inclusive understanding of contemporary photography.

You can find out more details at image.museum and through the link in bio.

The exhibition runs until 25th October. The International Centre for the Image is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5:30pm.

26/09/2026

Today we are celebrating National Public Libraries Open Day by spotlighting our Library at the International Centre for the Image.

PhotoIreland has always understood the importance of publishing in arts practice. In 2011, we imagined a library dedicated to Photography and Image Culture with unique, contemporary publications from all over the world, for everyone to enjoy.

In 2025, that collection expanded into its new home at the International Centre for the Image. A specialist research library, it holds a large selection of photobooks, magazines, journals, catalogues, newsprints, zines, artist publications, ephemera and critical resources, with the PhotoIreland Collection at the core of these public resources.

The Library collection is reference only and can be used during our opening hours (Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-5:30pm.) Visitors are welcome to browse the collection alongside our exhibitions. We do however advise on booking ahead of time to guarantee access for research visits.

The Library also provides access to a guest computer for research and an Epson Perfection V850 Pro photographic scanner with film holders for a range of formats. Use of the scanner must be arranged in advance and is subject to availability.

More details on how to book a visit, including scanner use, can be found at image.museum/library/ or via the link in our bio.

21/09/2026

BOOK LAUNCH & TALK THIS THURSDAY 24th
September at the International Centre for the Image

Join artist Gary Farrelly and the Department of Ultimology (Fiona Hallinan, Kate Strain) to celebrate the launch of ‘Self-Institution/ Terminology Audit’, published by Set Margins’.

‘Self-Institution/ Terminology Audit’ is a collection of profiles - artists, organisations, and other bodies - documenting artistic practices that operate as self-declared institutions. It examines the act of self-institution as both a conceptual and operational approach, focusing on how these practices structure themselves and engage with their contexts.

[Image 1: Faolán Carey, research image for Making Dust (dir. Fiona Hallinan), 2023.
Image 2: courtesy of Gary Farrelly
Image 3: courtesy of Department of Ultimology]

15/09/2026

PhotoIreland celebrates Culture Night 2026 at the International Centre for the Image with an evening programme of exhibitions and events for the whole family. Visitors are invited to explore three exhibitions, discover the work of our resident artists, join a Space Walk, and build your own starship!

Events are free and no booking required. Find out more at image.museum/on/culture-night-2026

19/08/2026

The International Centre for the Image welcomes Black Tones for Open-mic Night # 21.

Join us Sunday 30 August at 6pm at the International Centre for the Image!

Black Tones is a community space for (and by) Black and Brown storytellers. For this edition, Black Tones teams up with Bia! Zine for an evening of poetry, stories, and songs exploring food, family, and tradition. The poetry-focused open mic welcomes all forms of storytelling, including musical and comedic acts.

There will be intervals during the night where you can socialise, grab a drink, or just enjoy some music!

18+ | ID required

Book your ticket through the link in bio

17/08/2026

Female in Focus | 11 September–25 October 2026

In partnership with the British Journal of Photography and Nikon, PhotoIreland presents the Female in Focus exhibition at the International Centre for the Image.

Join us for the launch event Thursday 10 September at 6pm

The exhibition brings together the two series winners, Laetitia Vançon’s The Other Battlefields and Giya Makondo-Wills’ New Scramble, alongside 21 single-image winners responding to this year’s theme, ‘On the Cusp’. Together, the works explore lives and landscapes at moments of change.

Selected from thousands of outstanding submissions by an international jury, this year’s winners have brought the theme to life through poignant and thought-provoking imagery. The work has previously been exhibited at 1014 Gallery, London, and now comes to Dublin to the International Centre for the Image.

Full details at image.museum and through the link in bio

Image: © Angela Cappetta, Unbraiding

02/08/2026

Vacancy: Front of House & Retail Staff for PhotoIreland’s International Centre for the Image.

PhotoIreland is opening a new position for a full-time Front-of-House and Retail Staff to join our team at the International Centre for the Image. This is a full-time position, which includes some evening and weekend work.

As part of the Front of House & Retail team, you will play an integral part in creating a memorable and welcoming experience for visitors and artists, daily upkeep of the FOH and reception area, providing a welcoming environment and courteous point of contact for all visitors, as well as assisting with the cultural programme, and liaison with Irish and international artists and professionals.

PhotoIreland is a growing arts organisation with exciting changes and opportunities coming up.

For more details, please visit photoireland.org

01/08/2026

FINAL DAYS FOR NEW IRISH WORKS & DUMMY AWARDS 2026

This is your final week to visit the latest cycle of New Irish Works at the International Centre for the Image, which runs until August 9th. Selected by an international jury, the exhibition brings together work by 10 outstanding artists, with many of the projects on view for the first time: Austin Hearne, Billy Kenrick, Ciara Richardson, Debbie Castro, Dorje de Burgh, Emily O’Connell, Garry Loughlin, Kate Nolan, Mandy O’Neill, and Miriam O’Connor.

Also closing on 2 August is the Dummy Award exhibition, showcasing this year’s shortlisted unpublished photobook dummies.

Last chance to browse the books, discover your favourites, and cast your vote!

Find out more via the link in our bio or at Image.museum.

30/07/2026

In Conversation: New Irish Works 2026
On Memory and the Family Archive

Artists Debbie Castro and Kate Nolan draw upon the family archive to complete narratives, investigating how memory is shaped, preserved, and transmitted.

5–6pm Saturday 8 August In-person at the International Centre for the Image

This talk is part of a series of thematic conversations with artists featured in New Irish Works 2026, exhibited at the International Centre for the Image. The ten projects exhibited represent the growing diversity of contemporary photographic practices in Ireland, featuring work by Austin Hearne, Billy Kenrick, Ciara Richardson, Debbie Castro, Dorje de Burgh, Emily O’Connell, Garry Loughlin, Kate Nolan, Mandy O’Neill, and Miriam O’ Connor.

Book your free ticket through the link in bio and explore the full programme at image.museum

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