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The Arts Council Collection
The Arts Council has been acquiring contemporary artwork since 1962.
Our collection, which now comprises over 1,400 artworks, tells the story of modern and contemporary Irish visual art.
Vivienne Dick | ‘Red Moon Rising’ | 2015 | HD Video
About the Arts Council Collection
Artworks in the Arts Council Collection span diverse disciplines, including sculpture, painting, performance, print, video, installation, and photography.
Pieces from the Collection are displayed in public spaces across Ireland, allowing people to experience and appreciate them firsthand.
Through the purchase and exhibition of excellent contemporary work, we support artists and act as custodians of great art on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Andy Fitz | ‘Turtleneck’ | 2018 | Steel frame, upholstery foam, card, tape, layered fabric, dyed clothing
Explore the Arts Council Collection online
Digital versions of all artworks in the Arts Council Collection are available to view online on our online database.
Browse the full collection（https://artscouncil.emuseum.com/）
Alice Maher | ‘Nettle Coat’ | 1996 | Nettles, pins, hanger
Borrowing from the Collection
We welcome requests for loans of artworks to display in settings that are easily accessible and free to enter to the public.
Learn more about borrowing from the Collection（https://artscouncil.ie/developing-the-arts/flagship-programmes/the-arts-council-collection/borrowing-from-the-collection/）
Building the Collection
In making decisions about adding new work to the Collection, we consider a number of different factors and strategic priorities.
Learn more about how we build the Collection（https://artscouncil.ie/developing-the-arts/flagship-programmes/the-arts-council-collection/building-the-collection/）