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.