For Culture night 2026 the Arts Council will proudly showcase a selection of works from its extensive visual art Collection.

The Arts Council Collection was established in 1962 and now comprises over 1,400 works of modern and contemporary Irish art.

This year they are delighted to once again welcome audiences to the Arts Council buildings on Merrion Square, Dublin to engage with a new display of collection works spanning a period from 1978 to 2024.

Works by many of Ireland’s leading artists will be shown on the night including pieces by: Tinka Berchert, Gabhann Dunne, Mary Farl Powers, Richard Gorman, Patrick Hall, Catriona Leahy, Anne Madden, Theresa McKenna, William McKeown, Paul O’Keefe, Casey Walshe and Ruby Wallis.

As well as this glimpse into the Arts Council Collection for Culture Night, artworks can be seen all year round throughout the country as part of exhibitions and long-term loans in public buildings such as hospitals, universities and schools.

View further works online and learn about the Arts Council Collection at artscouncil.ie.

Image below : ‘Juggle’ (2020) by Tinka Berchert