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Call for Artists & Makers - The RDS Foundation are inviting expressions of interest from artists and craft makers to be part of a curated Stand at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2026 🐎

Taking place 5 - 9 August, this year’s show celebrates 100 years of the Nations' Cup, bringing together top international riders, a vibrant social programme, and a huge public audience.

Showcase your work, connect with new audiences, and bring your practice to life through live demos or interactive experiences.
We’re looking for bold, material-driven, and engaging practices across visual art and craft.

👉 For more info click the link in bio or contact [email protected]

We’re delighted to announce Paul McAree as Curator of the 2026 Visual Art Exhibition.

Paul is Curator/Director at Lismore Castle Arts, Co. Waterford, and has previously worked with Tate Modern, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, and Breaking Ground. His curatorial practice includes international exhibitions, residencies at Rua Red and Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, and the commissioning project FLOOD.

Exhibition
6 November - 17 December 2026
Gallery@RDS, Simmonscourt Road

# RDSVisualArtAwards

Calling final‑year students & recent graduates!

Applications are now open for the Other / Overseas category of the RDS Visual Art Awards.

This category supports artists whose degree shows didn’t follow the traditional timeline or who studied abroad ensuring outstanding work still has the opportunity to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

You’re eligible if you are:
• A final‑year BA or MA student whose degree show took place outside the traditional degree‑show period
• An Irish BA or MA student currently studying at an overseas art college
• A 2025 BA or MA graduate whose degree show took place July 2025 – April 2026 and wasn’t assessed for the 2025 RDS Visual Art Awards

Apply now and find full details via https://www.rds.ie/rds-foundation/arts/vaa
Deadline: 30 June 2026

Last year’s Other / Overseas applicant, Thaís Muniz, went on to win the R. C. Lewis‑Crosby Award and the RDS Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Centre Culturel Residency Award.