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RANELAGH ARTS
An Arts and Culture Platform for the villages of Ranelagh, Rathmines and their wider hinterland
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Ranelagh Arts Film Festival
We are very happy to welcome you to a special event taking place within the Ranelagh Arts Festival this year. Our very own ‘Ranelagh Arts film festival’ , promoting local, national and international film-makers. 📅 When: Sunday , May 10th / Sunday, May 17th 📍 Where: The Devlin Cinema, The Devlin Hotel, Ranelagh This May, the Ranelagh Arts Festival will bring film lovers together for an exciting two-day celebration of independent and emerging filmmaking. Hosted in an inti


Life Drawing
We are delighted to announce a return to life drawing at Ranelagh Arts this Spring. Come along for a chilled out Monday evening draw, chat, and listen to music. Classes will run for 8 weeks in total (2 x 4 week blocks) on Monday evenings, 7pm-9pm. Cost €15 per class - You may book Block 1, or block 2 or both together, fee is payable in total on the first night or in two installments (second payment before the second block) Block 1: March 9th / 16th / 23rd / 30th Block 2: Apr


NIVAL - Talk by Ruth Hallinan
Join us Wednesday 4th at 12PM at Ranelagh Arts for a relaxed talk and chat with Ruth Hallinan from NIVAL (National Irish Visual Arts Library, NCAD). Ruth will share what NIVAL does, along with highlights from their archive on Ranelagh Arts. This is the first step in building a community archive celebrating 21 years of creativity, connection, and local culture 🎨 Everyone is welcome - please feel free to bring along photos, memories, memorabilia, or ephemera from festivals and


Ranelagh Arts Open Mic!
Come along and share your talent — music, poetry, comedy, storytelling , or anything you’d love to perform — in front of a small, friendly audience . It’s a wonderful opportunity to perform , meet fellow creatives , and build confidence in a supportive atmosphere. 📅 Tuesday, 17th February 🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Ranelagh Arts, 6 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 ✨ Interested in joining us? Email: ciaran107111@gmail.com All are welcome — performers and listeners alike! 💫


Collaborative Collage -Making Workshop
We warmly invite you to join us for a collaborative collage-making workshop — a relaxed, creative space where you can play, explore, and use fragments and scraps of materials to tell your story through collage. Collage is an easy and accessible way to express yourself, spark creativity, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making. During this session, you’ll create something meaningful to take home while connecting with others in a supportive and welcoming environment. Alongside


St. Brigid's Weekend Events
You are invited to the opening of ‘Ar t of Strength’ – an exhibition of portraits by photographer Emily Quinn celebrating Irish women past and present 📅 When: Friday, January 30th 🕗 Time: 6. 00 pm ⏱ Duration: 2 hours 📍 Where: Ranelagh Arts, 6 Ranelagh Each portrait features a notable Irish woman dressed by an Irish designer and portraying an iconic Irish woman in history, from Queen Maeve to Constance Markievicz. resulting in a project that pays homage to the st


BURNS NIGHT OUT
BURNS NIGHT OUT READINGS FROM WORKS OF ROBBIE BURNS on Sunday 25 th January 3pm - 5pm in Ranelagh Arts Centre at Number 6, Ranelagh Main Street (opposite the Ranelagh stop on the Luas Green line) To celebrate the 267 th anniversary of the birth on 25 th January 1759 of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns, a reading aloud of his poetry and other works will be held in the Back Room at Ranelagh Arts Centre this Sunday afternoon, where you will be able to


Motanka Doll Making Workshop
📅 Thursday, February 5th ⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm 📍 Ranelagh Arts Centre FREE Join us for a special Motanka Doll Making Workshop , led by our Ukrainian friends who are skilled specialists in this beautiful traditional art form. Motanka dolls are handmade symbols of protection, hope, and well-being, deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is a lovely opportunity to learn about the tradition, get creative, and connect with others in a welcoming space. No


Portrait Photography Workshop
Date: Thursday, January 29th Time: 11.30am-1.30pm Location: Ranelagh Arts Centre, 6 Ranelagh FREE Portrait Photography Workshop for Beginners is the first in a series of workshops conducted by members of our community from Ukraine. This is a fast-paced, 2-hour hands-on session focused on creating powerful portraits with minimal gear and real-world light. You’ll learn what actually makes a portrait work — beyond camera settings — and how composition, lenses, exposure, and l


Renew Your Ranelagh Arts Membership for 2026
Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder to renew your Ranelagh Arts Annual Membership for 2026 . Your membership includes: Notifications about upcoming events Free submissions to open calls for art exhibitions Free submission of one film to our film festival Date for your diary: Ranelagh Arts Festival returns in 2026! Taking place May 8th – May 17th, 2026 , across two vibrant weekends, the festival celebrates creativity across music, theatre, visual arts, literature, film, and
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