Established in 1982, Galway Arts Centre is dedicated to providing year-round access to the arts in an inclusive, welcoming hub in the heart of Galway City.

Programmes feature visual art exhibitions, events, films, music, literature, workshops, residencies, festivals, theatre and performance.

We work with artists to create, challenge and connect audiences to exceptional local, national and international art that inspires new ideas and ways of thinking about our world.

Galway Arts Centre operates two venues; the gallery at 47 Dominick Street and Nun’s Island Theatre.

For over 40 years, Galway Arts Centre has provided a year-round gallery for the city, showcasing renowned Irish and international contemporary visual arts.

Galway Arts Centre has been the nurturing seed bed for some of Galway’s leading cultural events and resources, including Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Galway Youth Theatre, Red Bird Youth Collective, TULCA Festival of Visual Art and Galway Theatre Festival.

Galway Arts Centre values imagination and integrity, collaboration, creativity and forward thinking ways of working. Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our ethos.