Music and contemporary art come together at RHA Gallery as artist Maïa Nunes presents a live performance of her debut album, Lake Burst, on Friday, 23 October 2026, at 7pm. Joined by a full band of talented musicians, Nunes brings the album to life in a special evening performance, offering audiences an opportunity to experience her work beyond the exhibition space. Tickets are priced at just €10, making it an accessible event for music lovers and contemporary art enthusiasts. Alongside the performance, visitors can explore the gallery’s current exhibitions, including Maïa Nunes’ Lake Burst, Una Sealy’s Time Lines: Selected Works 2016–2026, and Cnuasach, curated by Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh PRHA. Further exhibitions feature works by Fionn McCann and Adrian Duncan, adding to the gallery’s varied programme. Book your tickets for Maïa Nunes’ Lake Burst live performance and enjoy an evening of music and art at RHA Gallery.
This week at the RHA
RHA Gallery Maïa Nunes Lake Burst Live Performance
Maïa Nunes – Lake Burst Live Album Performance
This Friday evening join artist Maïa Nunes as she performs her debut album live with a full band of stellar musicians.
7pm, Friday 23 October
Tickets €10
Installation image: Maïa Nunes, Lake Burst. Photography Ros Kavanagh.
Walk & Talk tour of Cnuasach with curator Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh PRHA and exhibiting artists Joanne Boyle and Jason Gubbioti. Wed 21 Oct, 5.30pm. Free, all welcome. Details HERE
Maïa Nunes, Lake Burst Live Album Performance. Fri 23 Oct, 7pm €10, Book HERE
First Day at the RHA tour with Jonathan Carroll. Sat 24 Oct, 1pm. Free, all welcome. Details HERE
Image: Jason Gubbiotti, Proto Hugs & Prescription Drugs, 2026, Acrylic and felt with powder-coated screws on wood panel, 73 x 60.5 x 8cm. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Ros Kavanagh Photography.
The Tony & Jane O’Malley Residency, administered by the RHA School, is awarded on an annual basis to an artist who wishes to work primarily in the medium of paint.
The residency is being offered for one year from the end of November 2026 to the end of November 2027 (exact dates to be decided). The artist who is awarded the residency in Callan, Co. Kilkenny will have the exclusive use of the 2-bedroom house and studio at a nominal cost of €500 per month.
The RHA is seeking an enthusiastic Curator to contribute to the development and delivery of its exhibition programme, with a particular focus on contemporary art in Ireland and internationally.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 15 November. Apply HERE
The RHA seeks a full-time Lead Technician to support the technical needs of the RHA’s programme and facilities.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 8 November. Apply HERE
RHA School
The RHA School is accepting applications for the following accredited courses:
Foundation Drawing 2; Foundation Painting 2; Mentored Drawing 2; and Mentored Painting 2.
Applications for the accredited courses close on the 20 November at 4pm.
The School is also accepting applications for Self-Directed Life Drawing will close on the 27 November at 4pm.
Age & Opportunity and the RHA presents ‘’What Works Now? Curators on Artists 50+”; a professional development event which aims to provide inspiration, pathways and mentoring supports for artists aged 50+, with Dr. Natalie Weadick and Davey Moor.