Project Arts Centre

Project Arts Centre "The city's most interesting venue…You never know what to expect, which makes it all that more fun” Lonely Planet Dublin’s best kept secret….
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a venue packed full of surprises, tucked away in the historic cobbled streets of Temple Bar. Choose from theatre, music, dance, visual arts and everything in between. Visit the place that helped to shape and to launch the careers of many Irish artists including: Gabriel Byrne, Jean Butler, Neil Jordan, Liam Neeson, Jim & Peter Sheridan, Alan Stanford and U2 - and with a packed year round programme

there is plenty to fuel your imagination. With two theatres and a gallery Project Arts Centre offers a huge variety of events at great value and is located close to a host of great restaurants and bars. The gallery presents a series of free exhibitions throughout the year and tickets to performance range from €0-€25.

19/06/2025

Episode Three of the OUR VILLAGE PODCAST just dropped on the Project Portal🎙️💙

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙋𝙐𝙏

Refers to the critical role played by those who amplify and present artistic creations. “The Output” represents the final presentation of artists’ work to the world and the impact it has on audiences and communities.

Silent Jee is a DJ and cultural organiser who has significantly impacted the Irish music scene. More than just spinning tracks, Silent Jee curates soundscapes that respond to the environment and mood of the room. His deep understanding of sound, space, and people makes each event feel intentional and alive. In addition to his musical influence, he has contributed to fashion culture and has been instrumental in initiating creative collectives and spaces that elevate emerging Black artists.

Kaylin Paterson is a curator and the visionary behind Tonal events, which create dynamic and inclusive cultural gatherings. Tonal events are known for showcasing a blend of music, visual art, and storytelling — offering a platform for emerging artists and a vital space for cultural exchange. Together, their work exemplifies how music and events can bridge cultures and foster deeper connections.

Listen to EP3 now on the Project Portal ⚡
https://bit.ly/4l9kOSx
Hosted and created by Tobi bello
Commissioned by Project Arts Centre.
🎥: Arcade Film
🎵: Theme music by Tobi Bello & Moio called Omode

18/06/2025

Opening this Friday - Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill ⚡

Running from 19 June through to 28 June in Project, this electric new production with an all-star veteran cast of the best in Irish female actors is directed by Annabelle Comyn for Hatch Theatre Company.

In a career spanning over six decades, playwright Caryl Churchill has completely transformed the art of playwriting, and she continues to reinvent the genre with each new creation.

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“𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗷𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲” -
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬

19 - 28 June | Hatch Theatre Company and The Everyman in association with Once Off Productions
https://bit.ly/4mtEm5N

First look at the upcoming Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill 👀 Running from 19 June through to 28 June in Project, this e...
14/06/2025

First look at the upcoming Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill 👀

Running from 19 June through to 28 June in Project, this electric new production with an all-star veteran cast of the best in Irish female actors is directed by Annabelle Comyn for Hatch Theatre Company.

A sunny afternoon. Sally, Vi and Lena sit in a yard drinking tea, on the other side of the fence stands Mrs Jarrett. “Don’t look now but there’s someone watching us”

In a career spanning over six decades, playwright Caryl Churchill has completely transformed the art of playwriting, and she continues to reinvent the genre with each new creation.

“𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙮𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 – 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙮, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧.” - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁

19 - 28 June | Hatch Theatre Company and in association with
https://bit.ly/4mtEm5N

Following the hugely successful tenure of Sara Greavu, Project Arts Centre is delighted to announce Marysia Więckiewicz ...
13/06/2025

Following the hugely successful tenure of Sara Greavu, Project Arts Centre is delighted to announce Marysia Więckiewicz as the new Curator of Visual Arts!

Marysia Więckiewicz said:

“I’m honoured to be appointed as the new Curator of Visual Arts at Project which has long been a space for bold artistic experimentation & critical discourse. I’m excited to contribute to its evolving legacy. I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with the team at Project Arts Centre & to work with artists to build a programme that fosters & supports collaboration, care & the development of ambitious artwork.”

Marysia Więckiewicz (she/her) is a curator & art writer. Her curatorial practice focuses on providing care & support to artists in the development & production of exhibitions. She values establishing meaningful & long-term engagements with artists, supporting their practice via innovative channels of distribution & dissemination & by commissioning new work.

Marysia has organised numerous exhibitions & projects in Ireland & abroad with various institutions & local authorities, including Wyspa Institute of Art, The Hugh Lane Gallery, The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Temple Bar Gallery + Studios & Wexford Arts Centre. She has worked in curatorial roles at The Hugh Lane & IMMA. She was the founding director & curator of Berlin Opticians Gallery which supported & exhibited artistic practices both online & in unconventional spaces. She co-edited Paper Visual Art Journal (PVA) between 2014-2018 & received grant support from the Arts Council of Ireland and Culture Ireland.

Artistic Director Sophie Motley said:

"I'm utterly thrilled on behalf of Project, the visual arts community, & the artists that we serve to welcome Marysia. Her experience, instinct and compassion will bring an exciting provocation to the team here at Project."

13/06/2025

Don't miss your last chance to see The Black Wolfe Tone in Project Arts Centre ⚡

"𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘...𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨...𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣" - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨

The Black Wolfe Tone is a thrilling new play about identity, raging against the machine, and how young men deal or don’t deal, with the darkness

Limited tickets let for tonight and tomorrow's performance - book soon to secure your spot 💙

The show is presented by Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Repertory Theatre.
4 - 14 June
7.45 pm | €22/€20 | The Cube
https://bit.ly/4jab7ml

12/06/2025

Episode Two of the OUR VILLAGE PODCAST just dropped on the Project Portal🎙️💙

Draws from the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child”, underscoring the importance of community and intergenerational support in personal and artistic growth.

Fortune Igiebor, a.k.a. Mr. Rage Music, is a multi-talented musician, activist, and community builder who leads the collective The Rangers — an influential group dedicated to artistic collaboration and social change. His work has not only enriched the musical landscape but also shaped cultural and community spaces for Black and Irish voices.

Fortune’s mother, Irene Igiebor, joins the conversation, providing a unique intergenerational perspective on raising an artist and navigating the complexities of identity in Ireland. Together, they reflect on the vital role of community and family in personal and artistic growth, offering insights into the importance of support systems in shaping resilience and creativity.

Listen to EP2 now on the Project Portal ⚡
https://bit.ly/4kNLEjt
Hosted and created by Tobi bello
Commissioned by Project Arts Centre.
🎥: Arcade Film
🎵: Theme music by Tobi Bello & Moio called Omode

🚨 Deadline upcoming! Applications for our two new positions in our Project Potential Department are due tomorrow.Access ...
11/06/2025

🚨 Deadline upcoming! Applications for our two new positions in our Project Potential Department are due tomorrow.

Access Manager (p/t 2.5 days p/w)
Creative Producer (p/t 2.5 days p/w)

Have you experience engaging with local communities and developing and delivering engagement programmes? Or are you a pro at organising and ensuring access for events, performances and programmes? We might have the perfect role for you 👀

Project Potential is the home for all Access & Engagement work in Project Arts Centre. It is a space for complexity and nuance, and we are committed to investing the time, space and programming necessary to build meaningful relationships with artists, audiences, local communities and schools that align with our TEDI priorities.

𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪? We want to hear from you.
Please send all applications to [email protected].
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 - 𝟵𝗮𝗺

Full information, including the audio file and ISL translation of this recruitment call are available here https://bit.ly/3S4UYTm.

We are delighted to host artist Owen Maseko for an informal artist talk in the gallery to mark the completion of his exh...
10/06/2025

We are delighted to host artist Owen Maseko for an informal artist talk in the gallery to mark the completion of his exhibition Sibathontisele / Let’s drip on them / Braon ar bhraon orthu 💙

We would love you to join us with Owen in the bar afterwards to continue the conversation. The suite of paintings in the exhibition (or the originals that they are copies of) led to Owen to be charged with undermining the authority of President Robert Mugabe and causing offence to persons of a particular race or religion. The Mugabe regime later changed the charges to a more serious offence of falsifying information to incite public violence, carrying a possible twenty-year prison sentence. The case was taken to the Supreme Court, who decided to drop charges in 2015. However, the Supreme Court permanently banned the exhibition from being shown anywhere in Zimbabwe or from travelling out of the country. A remade version of the exhibition has since been shown in South Africa and Kenya, and now Ireland.

In the days preceding the event, Owen will be building on the work in the gallery, completing it with hand-painted text elements. We hope you can join us to for this special event to mark the occasion.

Sibathontisele / Let’s drip on them / Braon ar bhraon orthuseeks to engage the traumatic memory of the Gukurahundi, the four-year genocidal targeting of Ndebele people by Zimbabwean government forces. Maseko’s painted work and accompanying text in isiNdebele communicate a cultural and national history of minoritisation and the affective politics of “dissidence.” Brought into the Irish context, Maseko’s work illuminates the potency of the native tongue against cultural and linguistic imperialism: the power of the political imaginary and precision of memory that one’s own language affords, as well as the transnational possibilities for solidarity.

𝙎𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚 / 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 / 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙪 by Owen Maseko
Guest Curated by Zoé Samudzi | Free to attend
https://bit.ly/4kDjXtE

Talk to the team 💬 Don't miss out on this post-show discussion for The Black Wolfe Tone on Tuesday June 10th !Writer and...
08/06/2025

Talk to the team 💬 Don't miss out on this post-show discussion for The Black Wolfe Tone on Tuesday June 10th !

Writer and performer Kwaku Fortune and Dramaturg and Literary Manager Gavin Kostick will be joined on the panel by the wonderful Esosa Ighodaro.

Esosa Ighodaro is a Nigerian/Irish writer, director, and vocalist – as well as having worked as a professional actor for over 10 years.

She makes work for stage and screen. Her work aims to highlight Black talent and tell more varied stories of Black experiences in Ireland. Esosa was a 2024 Resident Director at the Abbey Theatre, where she engaged in a programme to grow her craft and skillset as theatre director through workshops, masterclasses and working alongside prominent Irish Theatre directors. Esosa is Project Lead on the Rachel Baptiste Programme at Smock Alley.

"𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙐𝙇 𝙋𝙄𝙀𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂... 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙛𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣."
— 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧

The Black Wolfe Tone is a thrilling new play about identity, raging against the machine, and how young men deal or don’t deal, with the darkness

The show is presented by Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Repertory Theatre.
4 - 14 June
7.45 pm | €22/€20 | The Cube
ISL interpreted performance: Tuesday, 10 June, 7.45 pm
https://projectartscentre.ie/events/the-black-wolfe-tone/

07/06/2025

“It makes a play”

Sorcha Cusack, Anna Healy, Ruth McCabe and Deirdre Monoghan sit together in a garden — not unlike the one in Escaped Alone — and offer a glimpse into the heart of this thought-provoking production.

A play about friendship, memory, mortality… and the rising sense that something is cracking underneath it all.

Directed by Annabelle Comyn. Escaped Alone is intimate and vast. Domestic and apocalyptic. Funny, sharp, and quietly devastating.

In a career spanning over six decades, playwright Caryl Churchill has completely transformed the art of playwriting, and she continues to reinvent the genre with each new creation.

“𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙮𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 – 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙮, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧.” - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁

19 - 28 June | Hatch Theatre Company and The Everyman in association with Once Off Productions.
https://bit.ly/4mtEm5N
Funded by Arts Council Ireland.

05/06/2025

OUR VILLAGE PODCAST Episode One is now live on the Project Portal🎙️💙

𝘽𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝘽𝙀 𝙉𝙊 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀𝙒𝙊𝙊𝘿 - Inspired by a popular Nigerian proverb, this highlights the fragile nature of the human body, emphasizing that it requires care, rest, and nourishment to function fully. It serves as a reminder of the importance of balance and self-care in our lives.

Tobi Balogun and Tobi Omoteso are multi-talented artists who wear many hats, from dancers to cultural activists to community leaders. Their contributions to various aspects of the Black community in Ireland have been monumental.

Both Tobis have a unique ability to merge their art with activism, which has profoundly impacted both the dance scene and broader Black and Irish culture. Their work is grounded in a deep-rooted connection to Nigerian traditions, particularly Yoruba culture.

In addition, Tobi Balogun is a sustainability-focused fashion designer, blending eco-conscious values with creative expression.

Tobi Omoteso is also a chef and DJ, using food and sound as powerful cultural connectors. His practice supports smoother integration for new communities through events that fuse nourishment, performance, and belonging.

Listen to EP1: BODY BE NO FIREWOOD now on the Project Portal ⚡
https://bit.ly/3Hrh2pe
Hosted and created by Tobi bello
Commissioned by Project Arts Centre.
🎥: Arcade Film
🎵: Theme music by Tobi Bello & Moio called Omode

𝙎𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚 / 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 / 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙪 by Owen Maseko is now open in our gallery!This exhibition se...
03/06/2025

𝙎𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚 / 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 / 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙪 by Owen Maseko is now open in our gallery!

This exhibition seeks to engage the traumatic memory of the Gukurahundi, the four-year genocidal targeting of Ndebele people by Zimbabwean government forces. Maseko’s painted work and accompanying text in isiNdebele communicate a cultural and national history of minoritization and the affective politics of “dissidence.”

Brought into the Irish context, Maseko’s work illuminates the potency of the native
tongue against cultural and linguistic imperialism: the power of the political imaginary and precision of memory that one’s own language affords, as well as the transnational possibilities for solidarity.

Guest Curated by Zoé Samudzi | Free to attend
Open daily from 10 am - 6pm 💙
Closed Sundays.

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Ireland’s leading centre for the development and presentation of contemporary art

Project Arts Centre is Ireland’s leading centre for the development and presentation of contemporary art, dedicated to protecting and nurturing the next generation of Irish artists across all forms of the performing and visual arts. Annually we present over 620 events, and curate and co-ordinate 6 exhibitions, as well as supporting the presentation and touring work of a group of independent artists as part of our Project Artist initiative.

Project Arts Centre is proud to be supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.