Theatre Gallery Launch

A new space for local artists

2026 and 2027

Mary Cullen Kelly, That Buzzing, 2026, oil on Fabriano paper

VISUAL's newest exhibition space the Theatre Gallery is dedicated to showing work by artists based in or with a connection to Carlow. The gallery comprises the public areas surrounding the GB Shaw Theatre and bar, with a footfall of 25,000 people per annum.

We welcome submissions of interest from artists on a rolling basis. Artists fill in the submission form online with their details, registering their interest in exhibiting and sharing links to examples of their practice at any time here

Submission form for the Theatre Gallery – Fill out form

Submissions are reviewed regularly by the curatorial team who will contact applicants if the work is to be considered for an exhibition. Exhibitions are selected based on the quality and feasibility of work and thematic links to the wider programme. The Theatre Gallery is part of the general exhibition schedule of three seasons a year. Exhibiting artists are paid a fee and receive technical and curatorial support to realise their project.

The inaugural exhibition Temporary Vacation, by Mary Cullen Kelly opens on Culture Night, Friday 18th September 2026 at 6pm.