Dublin to be a ‘Citywide Canvas’ for Weekend
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Dublin Gallery Weekend 2023: A Citywide Celebration of Contemporary Art
What is Dublin Gallery Weekend?
Dublin city is set to become a “citywide canvas” this weekend, as the country’s largest showcase of visual art takes over the streets, galleries and cultural spaces in a celebration of Ireland’s contemporary art scene. the ‘Dublin Gallery Weekend’ (DGW) features more than 100 artists across 40 galleries, with 60 free events planned across the city.
Running until November 9th, Dublin’s galleries and artistic spaces will “come alive”, according to the hosts, the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA). The event centers on the theme of “creativity, color, and connection”.
Who is Participating?
Ther are 11 CAGA galleries in Ireland, and thay have welcomed more than 30 other cultural institutions, galleries and artist spaces to be part of the weekend to help with their mission of making art accessible to all.
Venues such as IMMA (Irish Museum of modern Art),the National Gallery of ireland,Photo Museum Ireland and the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts join CAGA galleries,including Solomon Fine Arts Gallery and Green on Red to take part in the event.
Key Participating Galleries (Selection):
- Solomon Fine Arts Gallery
- Green on Red Gallery
- Taylor Galleries
- Kevin Kavanagh Gallery
- IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)
- National Gallery of ireland
what Can You Expect?
Members of the public will be able to take part in art walking trails,gallery brunches and a list of open talks. The free events form an ”open invitation to all”.
Expect a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography and digital art. Many galleries will host artist talks, providing insights into their creative processes.
A Family Legacy in Art: Taylor Galleries
Lawrence Taylor, of the family-run Taylor Galleries on Kildare Street, said that DGW brings a special vibrancy to the city across the weekend.
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