Join us to celebrate International Slow Art Day at IMMA with a selection of events designed to encourage you to slow down, engage your senses and experience art in a new way.
Slow Art Day is a global event with more than 1,500 museums and galleries participating with a simple mission: to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. When people look slowly at a piece of art they make discoveries, so join us this Slow Art Day and see what you will discover! Scroll further down this page to find out more.
Slow Art Day at IMMA is programmed as part of IMMA Horizons, Lifelong Creativity for the Curious. IMMA Horizons provides free creative experiences and events for adults to meet and explore art together at a relaxed pace, in a sociable and supportive environment that encourages active participation by all.
Time: 11-12pm
Location: Matheson Creativity Hub
Free, booking required. Book here.
Begin your Slow Art Day with artist Renata Pękowska in a calming, immersive drawing experience designed for adults. This guided session invites you to slow down, tune into your senses, and express moments of focus through simple, mindful drawing techniques.
No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, exploratory atmosphere where creativity flows at your own pace.
Time: 12:30pm-13:30pm
Location: Meet at IMMA’s Main Reception
Free, no booking necessary
Step into IMMA’s Art as Agency exhibition with a fresh perspective on this dynamic Slow Art Tour with Horizons Curator Bairbre Ann Harkin—where taking your time unlocks powerful new ways of seeing. Discover bold ideas, unexpected details, and the stories behind the works as you engage deeply, one piece at a time