About RHA Gallagher Gallery
At the Royal Hibernian Academy on Ely Place, the RHA Gallagher Gallery shines as a flagship among best galleries in St Stephen's Green, Dublin. Founded in 1823, this artist-led institution celebrates Irish creativity through annual exhibitions, historic collections, and cutting-edge shows. The purpose-built space hosts the prestigious RHA Annual, showcasing 500+ works from open submissions, plus solo retrospectives in airy, light-drenched rooms overlooking the academy's gardens.
The RHA's legacy includes members like Nathaniel Hone; today's programme mixes painting, performance, and digital media. Stone floors creak underfoot, evoking centuries of discourse.
What to Expect
Flagship RHA Annual in spring; year-round talks and workshops. Free entry; affordable originals via sales.
Insider Tips
Don't miss the Annual opening in May; book tickets early. Stroll from St Stephen's Green via Hume Street in three minutes. Volunteer-led tours Thursdays reveal studios. Garden picnics post-visit. Shop the members' boutique for unique prints. RHA's democratic ethos makes it accessible yet elite, a vital thread in the St Stephen's Green cultural tapestry.
Vibrant and venerable, it pulses with Ireland's artistic heartbeat.