About Visual Arts

The Visual Arts Department at University of Limerick is charged with the care, custody, and placement of the art collections on the university campus and developing and implementing associated policies and procedures. It is also responsible for a programme of exhibitions/lectures in the Bourn Vincent Gallery.

Please watch the video below for a tour of the University's spectacular outdoor sculpture collection. 

The University of Limerick obtained Gallery Status from the Irish Revenue Commissioners on 31 January 2007.

Latest Events

Latest Events
The Divine Comedy Samuel Walsh
05 Jul 2024 - 27 Sep 2024

The Divine Comedy, Samuel Walsh

Explore the visionary realm of SAMUEL WALSH, a leading figure in Irish abstract art, as the University of Limerick proudly presents 'The Divine Comedy'—an awe-inspiring collection inspired by Dante Alighieri's eternal masterpiece.

In a remarkable gesture of generosity, Samuel Walsh has donated this significant body of work to the University of Limerick's Art Collections. Join us at 6 pm on September 27th at the Bourn Vincent Gallery to celebrate this exceptional gift, which will remain a cultural treasure, inspiring and delighting art enthusiasts for generations to come.
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