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.
Max's Lounge
Max's Lounge
The UAC is delighted to welcome back the incredible Max Greenwood for the latest installment of his Max's Lounge night. This month's event features guests Keith Burke and Ben Prevo. Tickets are €10 for members and €15 for non-members.
June 27, 2025
 Drypoint Print Workshop with Marie-Louise Martin
Drypoint Print Workshop with Marie-Louise Martin
Join in a small group in the club's basement to discover the magic and wonder of drypoint printmaking. All the materials to make an acetate plate, ink it and press the final print will be provided, all included in the price. Students should bring with them an image to work from at 10 x 10cm, as this will be the final plate dimension. This is a workshop, so comfortable (and sacrificial) clothing should be worn. Aprons a benefit, but not a necessity. Marie-Louise will guide the workshop with her many years of printmaking expertise. Complete novices would enjoy this day course as an introduction; intermediates can further develop their practice. The course will run from 10 am to 4:30 pm with a 45 min. lunch break, and 30 min. clean down – finish at 5. Please make an application for the course through the office. The cost for this course is €150.
June 28, 2025
Eamonn Monahan in Concert
Eamonn Monahan in Concert
The United Arts Club is always delight to welcome back Eamonn Monahan and friends in Concert. This is always a fantastic and fun evening. Tickets are available for €10 at the door.
June 28, 2025
Pam Houston in Conversation with Colm Keegan
Pam Houston in Conversation with Colm Keegan
An evening hosted by Colm Keegan with Pam Houston, acclaimed author of Cowboys Are My Weakness, contents may have shifted and inventor of the “glimmers process” — a writing prompt built around small sensory sparks that resonate deeply. Tickets are €17, email colmkeeganpoetry@gmail.com to book or pay at the door. Places are limited.
July 4, 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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