The Arts
The University fosters the arts and is currently home to the: • Irish World Academy of Music and Dance — an internationally acclaimed centre for innovation and research in music and dance performance and scholarship • Irish Chamber Orchestra — Ireland's leading international chamber orchestra, funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon, The Irish Arts Council • Daghdha Dance Company — Ireland’s leading contemporary dance company funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon, The Irish Arts Council All three bodies also engage in the commissioning and performance of new Irish music and dance.
The University is the permanent home of several Fine Art Collections. Some of its notable collections are: The National Self-Portrait Collection of Ireland, The Watercolour Society of Ireland Collection, The Richard Wood Collection of Irish Landscape Paintings, The O'Malley Sculpture Collection, The Irish American Cultural Institute's O'Malley Collection, and The Armitage Collection.
The University Concert Hall (UCH) is the University's principal venue for the performing arts it is a 1,000 seat multi-purpose venue and was the first purpose built concert hall in the country.
The Bourn Vincent Gallery is the University's principal venue for temporary exhibitions with an ancillary programme of seminars, lectures and performances. The Gallery aims to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts of both Irish and international importance. It is particularly interested in contemporary practices. Since its establishment, the Bourn Vincent Gallery has exhibited collections by August Sander, Barry and Philip Castle, a selection of pieces from Gordon Lambert’s collection and hosts the annual exhibition of new additions to the National Self-Portrait Collection of Ireland and ev+a each year.
The University has an active policy of commissioning and acquiring exemplary works of art. The University's own Arts Collection includes some fine outdoor sculpture by international artists including Michael Warren, Peter Logan, Alexandra Wejchert, James McKenna, Tom Fitzpatrick, Antony Gormley and most recently Sean Scully. These sculptures have added significantly to the artistic and cultural ambience of the University.
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