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It’s the third weekend of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald. Today’s work from the Annual comes from Diana Copperwhite RHA.

We’re open until 5pm today; 12–5pm Sunday.

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Image: Diana Copperwhite RHA, Flotilla. Oil on canvas, 140 x 150cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The catalogues for the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, have arrived 😀

Ireland’s largest and longest-running showcase of visual art, opens next Monday.

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A box of catalogues for the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, newly arrived from the printers.
May 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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We're accepting first round entries for the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald.

See rhagallery.ie/rha-annual for application details.

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Image - Ros Kavanagh Photography.
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Saturday’s featured artwork from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald is by Helen G Blake.

Helen’s painting is one of almost 600 pieces on view in the Annual, and it’s available for purchase. Visit rhagallery.ie or enquire at our front desk for details.

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July 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Why not visit the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald today – we’re open until 5pm!

View and make purchases online any time at rhagallery.ie

Video: Barry Lynch, Insight Media.

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June 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Just one more week until the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald opens here next Monday!

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A poster advertising the 96th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald. The exhibition opens on Monday 25th May.
May 18, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Congratulations to Niamh O’Malley ARHA on winning the Solomon Fine Art Award for Sculpture in any medium at the recent 196th RHA Annual Exhibition awards.

The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald continues until Sunday 9th August.

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Niamh O'Malley ARHA, on right, is pictured beside her work Held, arrangement (2), with Tara Murphy from Solomon Fine Art. Photograph: Paul Sherwood.
June 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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We can't wait to welcome 🫵 to the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald.

Opens Monday 25th May.

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A view of a wall in the RHA as the hanging of work for the upcoming 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald continues.
May 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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There are just EIGHT days left to send in first round entries for the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald.

Apply here: rhagallery.ie/rha-annual – Monday 23 February is the last date for submissions.

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A photo of the RHA Atrium wall covered in works of art during last year's annual exhibition. Photo: Ros Kavanagh Photography.
February 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Gavin Lavelle, an artist based in Clifden, Co. Galway, has created this collage work which features in the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald (details in alt text).

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Image: Gavin Lavelle, Persephone. Acrylic, plaster & collage on panel, 84 x 59cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Today’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald is this oil painting by Rae Perry (details in alt text).

It's also available for purchase. Visit rhagallery.ie or enquire at our front desk for details.

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Image: Rae Perry, Mirror. Oil on panel, 70 x 50cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
July 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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The RHA is open from 11am–5pm today and 12–5pm Sunday - make us part of your Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin!

Today’s featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is from Christophe Baudson.

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Image: Christophe Baudson, S.L.U.R.P. 301. Oil on canvas, 15 x 15cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
May 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Thursday’s work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald is this sculpture by Alicia Ruiz Lopez (see alt text for details).

It’s one of almost 600 pieces on view, and it’s available to buy – see rhagallery.ie or enquire at our front desk.

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Image: Alicia Ruiz Lopez, Scroll. Concrete and steel, 26 x 15 x 25cm.
July 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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It’s here - the LAST day of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald.

We’re open from 12–5pm today - view and make purchases online at rhagallery.ie

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August 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Sunday’s striking image from the RHA Annual Exhibition is from Nina McGowan in collaboration with Federico Buzzoni.

The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, is open until 5pm today – view it online at rhagallery.ie

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Two divers underwater, one holding the other's face while a thin stream of bubbles rises between them. Image: Nina McGowan (performer) in collaboration with Federico Buzzoni (photographer), Untitled / Blackout. Giclée fine art photographic print on conservation grade paper, 71 x 71cm. Edition of 12, 12 available. Image used courtesy of the artists.
June 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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🚨 Today is the last chance to send in first round entries for the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald – applications close at 11.59pm! 👀

Apply at rhagallery.ie/rha-annual

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February 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Our final featured work from the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald is a painting, Determined, by Bernadette Doolan.

Read an interview with Bernadette in today’s Sunday Independent, in the print edition or online at independent.ie (€).

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A portrait of a young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a white shirt against a dark, abstract background. Image: Bernadette Doolan, Determined. Oil, 80 x 80cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
August 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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It’s the final week of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald – make sure 🫵 don’t miss it!

Ends THIS Sunday 9th August.

View and make purchases online at rhagallery.ie

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August 4, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Sunday’s featured work comes from the Belfast based artist Colin Murphy.

The RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, features over 600 works of art across painting, drawing, sculpture, print, photography, mixed media, and architecture.

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Close-up painting of a cow's head with soft, blended colors and detailed facial features on a light background. Image: Colin Murphy, Bull. Oil on canvas, 50 x 40cm. Image used courtesy of the artist
June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald.

We’re open until 5pm today and Sunday from 12-5pm.

View the Annual Exhibition and make purchases online at rhagallery.ie

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June 27, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Thanks to everyone who joined former RHA Interim Director Nathalie Weadick last Wednesday, for her Art Form Tour of the 196th Annual Exhibition, focusing on Architecture (details in alt text).

The 196th Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald ends on Sunday 9th August.

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Nathalie Weadick discussed work by GKMP Architects, Cormac Adams, Ros Kavanagh, OPW Architectural Services, and Matthew Gammon. Nathalie was joined by Melissa June Alexandra O’Donnell who talked about her work Decoding Painting_04_Latent Creative Data.
July 27, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Join Dorothy Smith ARHA this Wednesday at 5.30pm for an Art Form Tour of the 196th Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald, focusing on Drawing.

Free, all welcome, no booking required.

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June 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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We’re closed on Mondays but remember you can view the196th RHA Annual Exhibition, in association with McCann FitzGerald, online at any time by visiting rhagallery.ie

Today’s featured work, Mercury retrograde, comes from Ian Hart.

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Abstract portrait of a face with vibrant colors and distorted features blending blues, yellows, and reds in an expressive style. Image: Ian Hart, Mercury retrograde. Acrylic paint and spray paint, 50 x 40cm. Image used courtesy of the artist.
June 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Sunday’s featured work from the the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald, is this photograph of two Nigerian-Irish brothers by Merve Sagit.

Read more about Merve in today’s Sunday Independent, either in the print edition or online at independent.ie (€).

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A photograph of two young Nigerian-Irish brothers in matching pink outfits and blue patterned shawls sit on a couch, one pouring rhubarb juice into a glass beside bread and olives on a table. Image: Merve Sagat, Ritual Study I. Archival pigment print. 85x60cm. Edition of 5 + 2 AP, 5 available. A screenshot of an interview Merve Sagit gave to Niall MacMonagle in today’s Sunday Independent.
July 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Tomorrow at 5.30pm!

Enjoy a walk and talk tour of the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition in association with McCann FitzGerald as RHA Interim Director Nathalie Weadick introduces you to some of her favourite works in the exhibition.

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June 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM