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Limerick City Gallery of Art invites you to see the best of contemporary art through the contemporary exhibition programme and to enjoy its Permanent Collection of Irish art ranging from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century.

LCGA now sends e-news bulletins packed full of information on new exhibitions and listing exciting events for you and your family. To receive regular alerts from LCGA, subscribe at  http://lists.lcga.ie/

LCGA Collection

Limerick City Gallery of Art houses a fine Permanent Collection. This Collection, started in 1936, continues to grow. Through this collection it is possible to trace the development of modern Irish art in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and new media. Several particularly popular features of the Permanent Collection are works by well-known Irish artists including Paul Henry, Sean Keating, Jack B. Yeats and Dorothy Cross.

The National Collection of Contemporary Drawing

Limerick City Gallery of Art holds the National Collection of Contemporary Drawing, which contains a lively and diverse ragne of works that challenge and expand our concepts of drawing.

Please note that permanent collections are displayed on a rotating basis.

Contemporary Exhibitions

Limerick City Gallery of Art's contemporary exhibition programme is among the best in Ireland. A wide range of artworks and projects by local, national and international artists are presented by the Gallery. The exhibition programme features work in many different media including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, installation and new media.

e v + a

Each year Limerick City Gallery of Art hosts the ev+a exhibition, Ireland's leading annual exhibition of contemporary art. A renowned international curator selects from an open submission to curate the exhibition, which is displayed throughout Limerick City. www.eva.ie

Education and Tours

Limerick City Gallery of Art places education and learning at the heart of its programming agenda and seeks to cultivate an atmosphere that encourages exploration and enquiry and supports creativity. Groups of all ages are welcome and tours of both the contemporary exhibitions and the Permanent Collection are available on booking. LCGA offers free tours of both the Collection and contemporary exhibitions to schools groups and teachers. For further information, or to book a tour, please telephone: +353 (0)61 310633 or email artgalleryeducation@limerickcity.ie

Limerick City Gallery of Art occupies the historic Carnegie Building, in Georgian Pery Square. Located in the beautiful People's Park, LCGA is only two minutes stroll from Limerick Bus and Train Stations.

Opening Hours

Information about how the service can be applied for

Submissions for exhibition are welcome, the gallery also hosts alternative ventures such as poetry readings, seminars, small concerts and lectures. Please contact the gallery for any relevant information. Information about ev+a can also be obtained from the gallery at its contact numbers.

Admission to the Gallery is FREE!

Supported by:

Arts Council  www.artscouncil.ie

Faílte Ireland www.ireland.ie

Heritage Council www.heritagecouncil.ie

Fás www.fas.ie

Mike Fitzpatrick
Curator / Director
Limerick City Gallery of Art
Phone: 061 310633
email: artgallery@limerickcity.ie