Aosdána

Welcome to Aosdána

The affiliation of creative artists in Ireland

Aosdána, founded in 1981, honours artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the creative arts in Ireland, and assists members in devoting their energies fully to their art practice.

Aosdána sends good wishes to Arts Council Director

Aosdána sends good wishes to Arts Council Director

The Board of the Arts Council has announced, with deep regret, that Maureen Kennelly will step down as Director of the Arts Council in June.

Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of visual artist and member, Michael Kane

Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of visual artist and member, Michael Kane

Born in Dublin in 1935, Michael Kane has been considered one of Ireland’s finest and most innovative artists.

Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of poet and member, Paul Durcan

Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of poet and member, Paul Durcan

Born in Dublin in 1944, Paul Durcan's first solo collection of poetry, O Westport in the Light of Asia Minor, won the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 1975