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Exhibitions 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Previous Years Archive Other Events Farmleigh Symposium 2005 Airfield	Home         Updated 11 February 2009 Sculpture in Context Sculpture in Context 2009 will be held this year at the magnificent setting of the National Botanic Gardens. This unique sculpture exhibition will showcase Ireland’s finest sculpture by leading Irish and international artists. The National Botanic Gardens, with its recently restored Great Palm House, offers a magnificent setting for this major exhibition of sculpture. The sculptures will be displayed throughout the gardens, ponds, Palm House and Curvilinear Range, and the smaller works will be exhibited in the gallery above the visitors’ centre.  This independent, artist led exhibition provides a unique platform for artists and challenges them to respond creatively to a specific location. Each year a different panel of selectors is invited to adjudicate this open exhibition, leading to an exciting mix of mediums and styles. Sculpture in Context, has previously exhibited at venues such as Fernhill Gardens, Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle, and over its 24 years has developed into a major event in the visual arts calendar.  The National Botanic Gardens are located 3 Kilometres North of Dublin city centre, 10 minutes by bus from O’Connell Street, Dublin. (Nos.13 and 19) Hours:    Monday to Sunday     9am - 6pm Admission Free, Car Park €2 Back to Top
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