NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties comes to the National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) @ NCAD as part of the Liberties Festival, for one lunchtime talk on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 1:15pm. NIVAL's Aoife Ward on the rise and fall of artists' studios in the Liberties and wider Dublin. Admission is free, with a €5 suggested donation. Book on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Event: NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties
- Part of: Liberties Festival
- Venue: National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) @ NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin
- Date: Thursday 23 July 2026 at 1:15pm (doors 1:00pm)
- Presented by: Aoife Ward, NIVAL Library Assistant
- Tickets: Free, with a €5 suggested-donation option
- Booking: TakeYourSeats.ie
About the event
Join us in NIVAL for a lunchtime talk about the rise and fall of artists' studios in the Liberties and the wider Dublin city centre and the importance of recording artists' activities in the locality. This talk will be presented by NIVAL's Library Assistant, Aoife Ward, whose artistic practice with collaborator Eve Woods (jointly known as Con:temporary Quarters) is a collaborative project which brings attention to the use and availability of public space and the replacement of cultural and community spaces with large, closed developments.
What to expect
A lunchtime talk at NIVAL @ NCAD on Thomas Street. Doors open at 1:00pm for a 1:15pm start.
Frequently asked questions
When is NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties on?
One lunchtime talk: Thursday 23 July 2026 at 1:15pm at NIVAL @ NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, as part of the Liberties Festival.
How much are tickets?
Admission is free, with a €5 suggested-donation option.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 1:00pm for a 1:15pm start.
Where can I book?
Tickets are available through TakeYourSeats.ie.
Tickets and how to book
Admission to NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties is free, with a €5 suggested-donation option. Places can be booked now through TakeYourSeats.ie.
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