Art gallery

Dates: Saturday 3rd October 2026– Saturday 20th March 2027 (excl. Bank Holidays)

Course co-ordinated by Jessica O’Donnell

24 week Lecture Series - Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art

This series of illustrated art history lectures will look at the diverse range of influences, subject matter and artistic movements explored by some of the most innovative artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Throughout the course artworks from the permanent collection will be explored. These illustrated lectures will offer the opportunity for exploring engaging and wide-ranging themes from art history to contemporary visual art practice to wider societal concerns explored by artists nationally and internationally. This series of lectures is organised as part of HLG's offsite education programmes taking place in locations throughout the city during the period of the Gallery's temporary closure for refurbishment. 

Time: 11am – Noon

Venue: Dominick St Community Centre, Dominick St, Dublin 1, D01XN81 - Please see google maps for exact location.  
Plenty of transport options for all.  Car parking in Ilac or around the Square, Luas and Bus 

Places are limited - Please secure your place early.  

Fee: €145 for the 24 lectures

Further details

You can register by clicking the Buy Now button on this page and pay by PayPal, Debit card or Credit Card. 

You can also register for this course over the phone by calling 01 8735879.  If the lines are busy, please leave a message and we will return your call

LIMITED PLACES - Please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Normal capacity in Hugh Lane was 50 people, however, due to the change of venue to allow for renovations in Hugh Lane, our capacity is 45 in the new venue.