CA Collective at the RHA
The Spring 2025 Exhibition
Exhibition on view 14th March - 20th April 2025. Free to attend.
This exhibition showcases the work of the talented artists in the CA Collective. The Collective is a vibrant community of artists who identify as having an intellectual disability or are from the neurodiverse community. As members, these artists receive ongoing support from Connections Arts Centre, education, and professional opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, fostering creativity, confidence, and connection.
This year’s exhibition at the RHA Gallery is a display of artistic voices that challenge, inspire, and celebrate creativity without barriers.
Artist Talks and Demonstrations
Visit the RHA and attend free and accessible artists talks and demonstrations. These events are free but booking is mandatory.
After the talk you will be able to join an optional guided tour to view the CA Collective exhibition and the RHA galleries.
View talks/demonstrations below and click the button to reserve your spot today.
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Tomás Malone
Tomás is an artist from Clonbony, Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare. “My style is very abstract and expresses what I’m feeling at a particular time. When I work I let the brushes talk: I love mixing different colors and seeing what emerges.”
Join Tomás for an accessible art demonstration.
Date: 31st March, 2025
Time: 11:30-12:30
(An optional accessible guided tour will be held from 12:30-1:00)
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Jennifer Humphreys
Jennifer is an artist residing in Blackrock, Cork, Ireland. “I am influenced by various styles, including expressionism, surrealism, and abstract art.”
Join Jennifer for an accessible art demonstration.
This demonstration is a part of Dublin City Learning Festival 2025.
Date: April 7th, 2025
Time: 11:30- 12:30
(An optional accessible guided tour will be held from 12:30-1:00)
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About The RHA
Address:
Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts
Gallagher Gallery
15 Ely Place
Dublin 2, D02 A213
Ireland
Gallery Hours:
Closed Monday
Tues – Sat: 11 – 17
Sun: 12 – 17
Wed Late Opening: 11 – 18.30
Getting There:
The Royal Hibernian Academy is located in the city centre of Dublin, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland and in close proximity to a wide variety of public transport services: Dublin Bus (Routes: 39A, 46A and 145) and Dart (Pearse Dart Station).
Accessibility: The RHA is fully wheelchair accessible. Plenty of parking is available in the neighbourhood, with 1 designated parking space for wheelchair users, directly outside the main entrance.
For questions, email us: CA@connectionsartscentre.ie
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View photo gallery from the 2024 exhibition below. Click on arrows to scroll through images.
Connecting Artists Collective at the RHA
The Connecting Artists Collective emerged as an extension of the Connecting Artists Programme, an annual, innovative online initiative aimed at helping visual artists with intellectual disabilities refine their artistic skills.
Artists who took part in the 2022 and 2023 programmes expressed a strong desire to stay connected, continue learning from one another, and share their expertise. In response, the Collective was created to provide a supportive online space for artistic collaboration and skill-sharing. It serves as a dynamic hub where artists can explore their creativity, engage with the broader disability community and society, and showcase or sell their work while expressing their individuality and cultural identity.
Connections Arts Centre supports the Collective through an active WhatsApp group, monthly online meetings, and opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work.
Click button below to learn more about the Connecting Artist Collective.