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AIB Portrait Prize (Gallery 1 + Gallery 2)

Wednesday April 1, 2026
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Show Date & Time:
Wednesday April 1, 11:00am
Official Opening:
Wednesday April 1, 7:00pm
Opening Times & Special Info:
Exhibition Open Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm
Saturdays 1pm – 5pm
Late Opening Every Thursday 9.30am – 9pm
How To Book

The AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize bring outstanding contemporary portraiture from the National Gallery of Ireland to Letterkenny. Featuring shortlisted artists selected by an expert panel of judges, the exhibition celebrates excellence, innovation and strong local representation, while reflecting the vitality of portrait practice across Ireland today.

The AIB Portrait Prize is open to artists working in Ireland and Irish artists abroad. This year saw a record number of submissions, highlighting the strength and diversity of contemporary portraiture, with the overall winner announced as Daniel Nelis from Donegal.

The AIB Young Portrait Prize showcases the creativity and self-expression of children and young people across four age categories, offering a vibrant and imaginative insight into identity, community and lived experience.

Gallery 1 & 2. Free Admission.

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Terms & Conditions

  1. Latecomers may only be admitted until a suitable break in the performance at the discretion of management.
  2. Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
  3. Use of flash photography and recording equipment is not permitted. 
  4. Management reserves the right to make essential changes to the cast or programme without prior notice.
  5. Management reserves the right to cancel any performance without prior notice. In this event tickets may be exchanged or refunded to the face value only from the original point of sale.
  6. Ticket holders enter the venue at their own risk and assume all responsibility for their property.
  7. Food may not be consumed in the auditorium.
  8. For safety reasons, buggies or carrycots are not permitted in the auditorium.

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