Press Release: The Hunt Museum Announces Exciting Exhibition Line-Up for 2025

The Hunt Museum 2025 Exhibition Schedule:

Kwaidan – Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn

Dates: 3rd December 2024 – 22nd February 2025 (11 weeks)

Kwaidan – Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn continues until 22nd February. Inspired by Patrick Lafcadio Hearn’s renowned collection of Japanese ghost stories, first published in 1904. This exhibition features works by 40 artists from Ireland and Japan, delving into folklore, tradition, and supernatural encounters through a contemporary art lens.

Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh

Dates: 6th March – 3rd April 2025 (4 weeks)

The Hunt Museum is delighted to present a solo exhibition of paintings by renowned contemporary Irish artist, Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh. Her abstract, expressive works have garnered national and international recognition, including awards such as The HOTRON Award by VISUAL Carlow and election to the Royal Hibernian Academy in 2023. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view a substantial body of work of one of Ireland’s leading painters.

Cut from the Same Cloth

Dates: 17th April – 29th May 2025 (6 weeks)

This collaborative exhibition brings together ethnic minority groups and biomedical research scientists to explore emotional and cultural connections to textiles. Featuring textile photographs, scientific images printed on fabric, and characteristic textiles from migrant women, it highlights the role of textiles in identity and belonging. Key pieces include a hand-woven tapestry QR code by artist Lorna Donlon, linking to a digital platform that delves into community stories and research insights.

From Dickie to Richard: Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime

Dates: 3rd July 2025 – 20th November 2025 (19 weeks)

In a landmark collaboration between UCC, the Harris family and the Hunt Museum, this exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Limerick-born actor Richard Harris. From his boyhood in Limerick city and Kilkee to international fame as an award winning star of stage and screen, Harris’s multi-talented personality is explored — poet, singer, actor, and raconteur. This immersive exhibition will present his creative spirit, his determination to overcome dyslexia, and his lasting impact on the arts, incorporating personal artefacts, memorabilia, and audio-visual displays.

Inaugural Annual Hunt Open Submission Exhibition

Dates: 4th December – 12th February 2026 (10 weeks)

The Hunt Museum is excited to launch the first annual Hunt Open Submission Exhibition, inviting contemporary artists from across Ireland to submit their works. This initiative aims to provide a platform for both emerging and established artists to exhibit new work.

Applications open May 2025, more information to follow.

Teresa Crowley, Director/CEO of The Hunt Museum

“Our 2025 exhibition programme reflects The Hunt Museum’s ongoing commitment to showcasing innovative and meaningful art. From celebrating cultural heritage to supporting contemporary artists, we are proud to offer a space for dialogue, discovery, and inspiration. We look forward to welcoming visitors for what promises to be an exciting year.”

For more information, visit www.huntmuseum.com or follow us on social media.

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