National Gallery of Ireland: Transition Year / Youth Work Experience 2026/2027
Transition Year Students. Image Courtesy of The National Gallery of Ireland
Applications Now Open
The placement offers an insight into working life in the arts and an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the National Gallery of Ireland. This placement is an exciting opportunity for students to experience working life at one of Ireland’s top cultural institutions and explore a range of careers across the arts sector.
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open
All applications must be made through the National Gallery of Ireland’s online application form, which will open on the website on 24 August. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.
Placement dates
Placements will take place during the following weeks:
- 8–12 February 2027
- 8–12 March 2027
The National Gallery aim to create a welcoming and vibrant TY/Youth programme that reflects the diverse society that we live in. They actively encourage applications from all students across Ireland.
- Access and disability supports required will be provided to those offered a place.
- The hours of placements are between 9.30am and 3.30 pm each day, although exact schedules may vary.
- They cannot offer work placements outside of these dates and you must be available for the full five days of the placement.
- Please note that the TY/Youth work experience placements are extremely popular and places are limited.
For further information and to apply, visit nationalgallery.ie/explore-and-learn/schools/transition-year-youth-work-experience-202526