Company/Organisation Profile
Located in the heart of Kilkenny city, and established in 1943 by George Pennefather, Butler Gallery is a vibrant contemporary art gallery, in the historic Evans' Home, and offers one of the finest exhibition spaces in Ireland.
Butler Gallery is committed to exhibiting the work of Irish and emerging artists, to bringing the work of major international artists to Kilkenny and consistently seeks to promote high artistic standards and the value of visual art to society.
Butler Gallery’s collection of Irish and international art dates from the 1800's and our learning and engagement activities provide our visitors with lots of opportunities to engage with our collection through inspirational and educational events and workshops.
Placement Details
By volunteering with the Butler Gallery team you will play an essential role in the organisation and in return you will deepen your knowledge of visual art, develop new skills and meet lots of new people including many like-minded arts and heritage enthusiasts. There are many ways you can help Butler Gallery, these include:
- Front of house work
- Gallery Invigilation
- Administration
- Assisting with large scale events
How to Apply
Contact [email protected]