About Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
Hidden at 56-57 Temple Bar, smack in the neighbourhood's artistic nexus, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S) is a dynamic contemporary art space showcasing Ireland's boldest visual creators. Open studios let you peek into artists' processes, while cutting-edge exhibitions tackle themes from climate crisis to Irish identity. It's the pulse of modern Dublin art amid Temple Bar's historic cobbles.
What to Expect
Bi-monthly shows feature installations, paintings, and videos in two galleries plus 30 live-work studios. Expect provocative works like immersive video loops or sculptural critiques of consumerism. Free talks with artists Thursdays at 6pm. A 1-hour visit reveals layers , from raw studio chaos to polished exhibits. The bookshop stocks zines and prints for souvenirs.
Insider Tips
Drop in during Dublin Fringe Festival for wilder shows. Chat with residents , they're welcoming and share studio secrets. Nearby, grab falafel at Meeting House Square food trucks post-visit. Cyclists, secure bikes outside. For photographers, natural light in studios is Instagram gold. It's queer-friendly with inclusive programming. In Temple Bar's tourist whirl, TBG+S offers authentic, unfiltered Irish creativity , a top pick for art-savvy museum-goers.
Home to 40+ artists since 1983, it's evolved into a global-renowned hub, proving Temple Bar's museums blend tradition with avant-garde flair.