Set in an 1840s brick townhouse on Dominick Street, the Galway Arts Centre is one of the city’s principal art establishments. The townhouse was once famously home to Lady Augusta Gregory, patron of the arts and co-founder of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. In addition to art exhibitions, photography classes, and literary readings, this landmark is also home of the Galway Youth Theatre and a popular venue for live music.
The Galway Arts Centre is located in the heart of Galway City at 47 Dominick Street. It is within walking distance of several other top city landmarks including Eyre Square and the Galway City Museum. To reach the centre via public transportation, take the local bus to the Spanish Arch stop and continue on foot.
Open from Monday through Saturday, the Galway Arts Centre is free and open to the public. The centre is particularly busy in April for the Cuirt International Festival of Literature, but the calendar is full of workshops and events year-round. To avoid crowds, visit on a weekday vs. a Saturday.
In addition to classes and workshops that are held over several weeks and mainly designed for local residents, the Galway Arts Centre also offers one-off classes. During a visit to Galway sign up for a class to learn about creative writing, improv, mosaics, or painting.