National Drawing Day

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit

Saturday, 16 May 2026

Event times:

10:00

Event location:

National Gallery of Ireland

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Every year, the Gallery - together with dozens of museums, galleries, libraries and cultural organisations all over the island of Ireland - encourages people to get drawing on National Drawing Day.

This year we invite you to the Gallery to take part in free drawing events, or visit one of our partner organisations around the island of Ireland. Follow the hashtag #NationalDrawingDay on social media for updates.

10am - 4pm | Drawing on the Lawn

10am - 4pm | Quiet Space for Drawing

10am - 4pm | Drop-in Drawing

10am- 4pm | Collection-inspired Face Painting

10am - 4pm | Artists Drawing Live

11am - 12.30pm | Life Drawing Session with artist Fintan Mahon

12pm - 4pm | Library and Archive Open Display

1pm - 2pm | Public Tour: Highlights of the Collection (ISL interpretation)

2pm - 3.30pm | Family Drawing Session with artist Edel Campbell

2.30pm - 3.30pm | Public Tour: Créatúir na Cartlainne | Tails from the Archive (ISL interpretation)

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