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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin 8, D08 FW31, Ireland
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Whether you are a formal learner, or just curious to find out more, we can help you to engage with creativity, conceptual thinking and cultural meaning at IMMA.

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Primary Schools

Visit IMMA with a Primary School Class 2022/ 2023
Click here for more information on visiting IMMA with primary school classes for the academic year 2022/2023.

Primary Teachers CPD Art Workshops 2022/ 2023
For more information on IMMA’s series of art workshops for primary school teachers, click here. The final two workshops for the 2022/23 academic year are on Saturdays 21 and 28 January 2023, 10:00am–12:30pm. Free, Booking Essential.

IMMA is situated in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, which includes a formal garden and large meadows, so there is plenty of space for outdoor exercise and a class picnic in the fresh air. Group leaders/ teachers may want to optimise their day out, so it is useful to know that IMMA is walking distance from both Kilmainham Gaol and the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks. There is also a paid car park to the rear of the main building.

To stay up-to-date, subscribe by clicking here for our Mailing List and select Primary School Teachers. For information on programmes, exhibitions and resources, email Mark Maguire.

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Barry Flanagan's The Drummer with Ola Majekodunmi trí mheán na Gaeilge

During this video, Gaeilgeoir and broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi invites you on a slow looking exploration of Barry Flanagan's The Drummer (1996). This statue has been described by many as one of IMMA's most iconic sculptures. Watch and listen, as Ola describes the wonderful flowing features complimented by the static movement of this bronze statue. The Slow Looking Art Series invites audiences to take a very slow, long look at an artwork from the IMMA Collection and consider their own individual response to the piece.

Barry Flanagan's The Drummer with Joan Walker in English

During this video from the Slow Looking series, Joan from our Visitor Engagement Team, follows the rhythm of Barry Flanagan's The Drummer (1996). This statue has been described by many as one of IMMA's most iconic sculptures. Watch and listen, as Joan describes the wonderful flowing features complimented by the static movement of this bronze statue.

Look, No Cows! with Siobhán Parkinson

Look, No Cows! (2014) is a video for children of a journey around IMMA's gardens and grounds with author Siobhán Parkinson. She visits her favourite artworks outdoors, thinking and talking about them. Siobhán served as Ireland's first ever laureate for children's literature (Laureate na nÓg) from May 2010 to May 2012. http://www.siobhanparkinson.com/

Virtually visit Social Fabric

Take a virtual trip through Social Fabric, the third chapter of The Narrow Gate of the Here-and-Now. Explore this exhibition online and discover how contemporary artists use traditional textiles and craft processes to engage with the world around us and important issues of today. Why not book a tour and come see the actual exhibition at IMMA? Experiencing this exhibition will strongly support primary classes using fabric and fibre as part of the art primary curriculum.