Pause

About

Curated by a voluntary committee, pause. is a platform for local artists, collectives and groups to showcase their work, creativity and imagination to the general public. Situated on the ground floor of MTU Cork School of Music, the space hosts approximately ten visual art exhibitions each year between September and June, representing a wide range of styles, techniques, and artforms. A list of past exhibitions can be found here.

Opening times during the academic year, September to June, are:

  • Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 - 22:00
  • Saturdays, 08:30 - 17:30
  • Sundays, 09:30 - 17:30

Closed Bank Holidays and subject to reduced hours during Christmas, Easter and Summer breaks.
 

Upcoming Exhibitions

  • Cork Camera Group 
    Thursday 14 August – Tuesday 26 August
     
  • Fiona McEvoy
    Wednesday 27 August – Tuesday 23 September
     
  • Ruta Ivanauskaite, Zoe McLaughlin and Mícheál Meenan
    ('Prelude to Cherubini' curated by Ali Cullinane)
    Wednesday 24 September – Tuesday 21 October
     
  • Maclise Art Society
    Wednesday 22 October – Tuesday 25 November
     
  • Cork Textiles Network
    Wednesday 26 November – Tuesday 6 January 2026

 

Prospective Exhibitors

Applications as part of the Open Call for 2026 are now being accepted.

Prospective exhibitors should read and familiarise themselves with the information booklet below in advance of making a submission to the Exhibition Coordinator.
 

Information for Exhibitors

Semester Timeline

Date

No Events Found for July

Color Reference

Semester Timeline

Date

No Events Found for July

Color Reference