I was very fortunate to exhibit my painting entitled, “The Young Irishman” in the Royal Hibernian Academy in Ely Place, Dublin, 2024. The RHA is one of the biggest events of the year where artists throughout Ireland submit their work in the hope that they get that opportunity to hang their work on the walls in this prestigious gallery.
There is always that anxious anticipation when you get through the first stage. Then you have the second stage where the judges see the painting in the flesh. The whole process can take a month before anyone knows whether or not they have succeeded. This year I got in but have not always been successful in the past.
Absolutely delighted to hang my work alongside some of Irelands’ finest artists. Along with this news I was also given an ARUA – Associate Royal Ulster Academy Membership so pressure is on for next years submission along with other Exhibition entries.
I have attached some details below of tours of the Royal Hibernian Academy show. Gallery of photos of the private opening pictured also 🙂
RHA GALLERY 29 MAY – 24 JULY 2024
RHA GALLERY
Art Form Tours
5.30–6.30pm
Every second Wednesday during the exhibition
Art Form tours are led by RHA Academy Members, and each tour focuses on a specific art form in the exhibition.
29 May Dorothy Smith ARHA, Drawing
12 June Rachel Joynt RHA, Sculpture
26 June Sarah MCAuliffe, Photography
10 July Una Sealy RHA, Painting
24 July James Hanley RHA, Overview and Context
Art Form tours are free to attend and open to the public. Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis and booking is not required. The meeting point for all tours is the RHA Foyer.
If you require any further information or have any questions about our tours, please contact the Learning & Public Engagement Curator, Ciara Harrison, by emailing ciara@rhagallery.ie or tel: 01 661 2558.