Dublin’s
Iconic Arts Club
Since 1907

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Join us and be part of something extraordinary

Become a member of the most historic Arts community in Ireland. Our membership spans renowned artists, emerging talents and art lovers, all united in a historic setting that fosters creativity and collaboration.
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Welcome to
United Arts club

I’m delighted to virtually welcome you to the United Arts Club and hope that a look around this website will give you a sense of the club’s history and its mission to be a centre for Ireland's artistic community, a place to gather, enjoy and exchange.

The UAC has moved through many phases since it was founded in the early part of the last century by some of the most interesting artists of the period. I first encountered it in the 1980s as someone just beginning to dip my toe in creative waters and found it had a slow bohemian pulse which was very intoxicating to me at the time.

Recently, there's been a new energy about the place and believe there is very bright future for the club as it continues its mission to serve the arts in Ireland through the actors, writers, painters, sculptors, filmmakers, architects, musicians and dancers, who, along with their appreciators, make up its community.

Lenny Abrahamson, Club President

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Stories & Highlights From the Arts Community

The latest news, views, & creative hues. Sign up to The Nineteen-O-Seven correspondence to stay up to date with the latest articles and club events.

I wrote poems not cheques last Christmas.

Writing poems as a Christmas present cost-cutter: ingenious or ungenerous?

Our Irish artistic exports are world-beating, but they are the tip of an iceberg melting from the bottom.

As glamorous as the Irish arts look on the red carpet, the true health of the arts in Ireland is below the surface.

Lenny Abrahamson on the importance of uncertainty, empathising with drug addicts & knowing his best work is ahead of him.

Lenny Abrahamson is currently writing a script. I ask him how he copes with the incessant sound of poorly-played rock songs from the band busking outside.

The RHA Annual Exhibition: the annals of Irish visual art.

While the exhibition wonderfully reflects contemporary Ireland, it falls short of capturing the dynamism and dilemmas of modern Ireland.

Join United Arts Club

Unlock exclusive member benefits with your membership. Enjoy central Dublin accommodation starting from just €60 per night, with access to diverse events, exhibitions and dinners.
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Upcoming Events
Since 1907, United Arts Club has been a central part of Dublin's cultural scene. Our monthly calendar includes exhibitions and dramatic performances, poetry dinners and live music spanning Baroque to electronic.
Afterdinner Talk with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
Afterdinner Talk with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
Join us to enjoy the company of and a talk by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin biographer of the mythical Irish hero Cúchulainn. In this afterdinner talk Réamonn Ó Ciaráin discusses how the mythological figure of Cúchulainn is a potent symbol of bravery, loyalty, martial prowess, beauty, and wisdom. The spirit of Cúchulain has inspired revolutionaries, artists, sports men and women and Irish leaders for at least a millennium. Réamonn will demonstrate how Cuchulainn still holds significance for many in the twenty-first century. This talk will be delivered in a narrative style combining a retelling of lesser known Cúchulainn stories with learned and fresh insights. Dara Vallely’s paintings will form a background to this presentation instilling a new vitality and depth to these ancient stories. To book, please contact the office on 016611411 or email us at office@unitedartsclub.com
March 28, 2025
Spring Musings
Spring Musings
Join us for a night of live music and poetry at the Spring Musings Concert - a perfect way to welcome the new season. Click on the image above for more information and tickets.
March 29, 2025
Our Club History
In the heart of Georgian Dublin the United Arts Club is perfect for networking and cultural exchange.
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