Past Events

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland launches ‘Bushy’ by Corban Walker

Sculpture Dublin is delighted to announce a new sculpture for Bushy Park!

Watch the Recording of 'Engaging with Sculpture: Education'

The fourth talk of the 'Engaging with Sculpture' Series, with UCD emeritus professor, Paula Murphy, is now available to watch!

Iván Argote wins St. Anne’s Park land art commission!

“I am delighted to have been awarded the Sculpture Dublin land art commission for St. Anne's Park. It is a great honour to be invited to create a permanent artwork for this historic parkland that will be embedded in a beautiful and dramatic site overlooking Dublin Bay."

Engaging with Sculpture: Mixed Media with Paula Murphy & Isabel Nolan

Book your ticket to the third talk of the 'Engaging with Sculpture' Series with UCD emeritus professor, Paula Murphy, taking place on Friday 21 January, 1-2pm!

Watch the Recording of 'Engaging with Sculpture: Bronze'

The second talk of the 'Engaging with Sculpture' Series, with UCD emeritus professor, Paula Murphy, is now available to watch!

Public reactions to the Kildonan Park commission

Watch this video to hear from artist, Sara Cunningham-Bell and what local people in Finglas think about the new sculpture!

‘RGB Sconce in Context’: a series of short videos by David Archbold

‘RGB Sconce in Context’ is a series of short videos by art historian and curator David Archbold. Part of the Sculpture Dublin public engagement programme around the O’Connell Plinth commission, the videos will focus on different aspects of the new sculpture by Alan Phelan, including visual references; response to site and history; production and reception.

The Recording of 'Conversation Pieces' Talk 2 is Now Available to Watch

Watch the recording of the second talk in the Sculpture Dublin ‘Conversation Pieces’ series, with guest curator Pádraic E. Moore chatting with Alan Butler and Dag Spicer.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland unveils ‘THE BRIDGE: Fiacha Dhubha Fhionglaise ar Foluain (Finglas Ravens Soar)’

Sculpture Dublin is delighted to announce a new sculpture for Kildonan Park by Sara Cunningham-Bell created in collaboration with local people in Finglas.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland launches ‘Smithfield Utah’ by Alan Butler

Sculpture Dublin is delighted to announce a new sculpture for Smithfield Square Lower!

‘Engaging with Sculpture’

Sculpture Dublin is delighted to announce a new series with Professor Paula Murphy. Find out more…

The Recording of 'Conversation Pieces' Talk 1 is Now Available to Watch

Watch the recording of the first talk in the Sculpture Dublin ‘Conversation Pieces’ series, with guest curator Pádraic E. Moore chatting with Alan Phelan and Pavel S. Pyś.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland launches ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’ by Alan Phelan

Sculpture Dublin is delighted to announce a new sculpture for the O’Connell Plinth at Dublin City Hall!

‘RGB Sconce in Context’: A series of short videos by David Archbold

‘RGB Sconce in Context’ is a series of short videos by art historian and curator David Archbold designed for social media distribution. Part of the Sculpture Dublin public engagement programme around the O’Connell Plinth commission (...)

Announcing Pádraic E. Moore as curator of ‘Conversation Pieces’

We are delighted to announce Pádraic E. Moore as guest curator of a series of online conversations between the commissioned artists and international arts professionals, starting in October. Details to follow.

Kildonan Park Sculpture Commission – Public Update

Join us on 24 September for the presentation of Sara Cunningham-Bell's final design for the Kildonan Park sculpture!

Sculpture Dublin Tour on Culture Night

Join art historian, Antony Suttle on Culture Night, Friday 17 September, for a guided tour of Dublin’s sculptural landscape.

VAI Artists Café - Bushy Park Commission

Join us on 21 September for the Visual Artists Ireland Café introducing the Sculpture Dublin Bushy Park commission.
Speakers will include Corban Walker, Anne Talbot, Liz Coman, Eamonn Maxwell and Karen Downey.

Sculpture Exhibitions

Plan your visit to the latest exhibitions featuring sculpture in Dublin!

Replay of The Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Corban Walker wins the Bushy Park commission!

"I’m delighted and honoured to be awarded the Bushy Park Sculpture Dublin commission. For a long time I have wanted to create an artwork in a public park and I am very excited to be working with Sculpture Dublin..."

Replay of The Women - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the fifth of six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Focus Session with Sara Cunningham-Bell - Kildonan Park Commission

Sculpture Dublin invites the local residents of Finglas West to meet for a one-hour focus session, on Tuesday 15th June, with the commissioned artist, Sara Cunningham-Bell.

Replay of The Controversy - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the sixth and final lecture of a series on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Public Update - Kildonan Park Commission

Sculpture Dublin is inviting local people in Finglas to an online public meeting on 22 June, 3-4pm, to hear more about the Kildonan Park Sculpture commission.

Replay of The Sculptors - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the fourth of six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Public Meeting with the Artist - Kildonan Park Commission

Join us on 27 May at a local Community Centre to meet Sara Cunningham-Bell, the artist commissioned to create the Kildonan Park new sculpture.

VAI Artists Café - Kildonan Park Commission

This was the fourth of six Visual Artists Ireland Cafés, introducing the Sculpture Dublin Kildonan Park commission.
Speakers included Sara Cunningham-Bell, Eddie O’Gara, Mary McDermott, Rachel Kelly, Councillor Keith Connolly and Karen Downey.

Replay of The Commission - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the third of six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Announcement! Sara Cunningham-Bell wins the Kildonan Park commission

“I am delighted and deeply honoured to be selected to create a sculpture for Kildonan Park. The idea for the artwork has been informed by listening to, and learning from the people of Finglas..."

Sculpture Talks for International Sculpture Day are now available to watch

On International Sculpture Day, Sculpture Dublin presented a series of talks with Irish artists reflecting on meaning and making in contemporary sculptural practice. Watch the recordings now!

Announcement! Short-list of invited artists for the St. Anne’s Park Commission

Sculpture Dublin is thrilled to announce the short-listed nominees for the St. Anne’s Park Commission.

The creation of a new permanent land art work for St. Anne’s Park – the second-largest municipal park in Dublin and the largest owned and operated by Dublin City Council – is the central focus of this commission.

International Sculpture Day

Saturday 24 April was International Sculpture Day and Sculpture Dublin proposed a range of activities designed to encourage Dublin residents to rediscover the city through public sculpture.

Rory Tangney wins Experiment! Sculpture Award

Sculpture Dublin, in partnership with The LAB Gallery and Fire Station Artists’ Studios, is delighted to announce Rory Tangney as the winner of the Experiment! Sculpture Award.

Announcement! Creative Engagement Facilitators

Sculpture Dublin is pleased to announce the artists who will be working with us to facilitate creative engagement activities around the six sculpture commissions.

NEWS! Updates from Sculpture Dublin...

Since it was officially launched in July 2020 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu, the Dublin City Council initiative Sculpture Dublin has been progressing the commissioning process for the 6 new sculptures, as well as developing its public engagement programme.

Alan Butler wins the Smithfield Square Lower commission

‘I’m absolutely delighted to be included in the Sculpture Dublin programme. The work that I am producing for Smithfield Square Lower, aims to create a fun new landmark for Dublin...'

VAI Artists Café – Ballyfermot Commission

This was the first of six Visual Artists’ Cafés. Speakers included the awarded artist Breda Marron,
Barbara Dawson from the Hugh Lane Gallery, Orla Daly (Ballyfermot College of Further Education) &
Alan Tully (FamiliBase).

Creative Project Call Out

Call Out to Community Organisations – in Ballyfermot, Finglas, Raheny, Smithfield & Terenure — to develop a creative project with Sculpture Dublin.

Replay of The Practice - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the second of six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

Experiment! Sculpture Award

As part of Sculpture Dublin, Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the Experiment! Sculpture Award, a developmental award open to artists resident in Ireland who use sculpture as a primary medium.

Sculpture Dublin – Ballyfermot Commission: Public Update

On Tuesday 23rd March, Sculpture Dublin invited local people in Ballyfermot to an online public meeting to hear more about the planned sculpture commission in Ballyfermot.

Replay of The Story - Sculpture Dublin Lecture Series with Paula Murphy

Watch the first of six lectures on Engaging with Historic Public Sculpture in Dublin, by UCD Professor Paula Murphy.

#TALK SCULPTURE

We have invited artists and curators to participate in our ongoing series of ‘Favourite Sculptures’ and asked them to tell us about a sculpture, in Ireland or elsewhere in the world, that has resonated with them.

VAI Artists Café - Smithfield Commission

This was the third of six Visual Artists Ireland Cafés, introducing the Sculpture Dublin Smithfield commission.
Speakers included Alan Butler, Karen Downey, Conor Casby, Vanessa Fielding and Ruairí Ó Cuív.

VAI Artists Café - O'Connell Plinth Comission

This was the second of six Visual Artists’ Cafés. Speakers included the awarded artist Alan Phelan, Helen Pheby (Yorkshire Sculpture Park), Brian Crowley (OPW) & Prof. Paula Murphy.

Alan Phelan wins the O'Connell Plinth commission

'I am thrilled and honoured to have won this very special inaugural commission for the O'Connell Plinth at City Hall. Sculpture Dublin is an important initiative in bringing contemporary sculpture into public awareness in some really exciting new ways...'