Hugh Lane Gallery: Transition Year Work Experience 2027

Applications For Transition Year Work Experience at Hugh Lane Gallery Now Open

This placement offers transition year students the opportunity gain an insight into the operations of the gallery.

This opportunity is perfect for TY students who are curious and have an enthusiasm for creatively exploring the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Students will be asked to participate, actively contribute to discussions and complete assignments.

Deadline for applications

Monday 16 November 2026

Placement Dates

Placements will take place:

Tuesday 2 February – Friday 12 February 2027 (excl. Sat/Sun/Mon), 10am-2.30pm

Wednesdays 24 February, 3 March and 10 March 2027, 2-4pm

Location

The 2027 TY programme will take place in the Sean O’Casey Community Centre, Dublin 3 and locations around the city as part of their offsite education programmes  as the Gallery will be closed for a planned refurbishment.

Find out more and apply here – hughlane.ie/explore_learn/transition-year-programme/

See the zine created as part of the 2026 TY course here – hughlane.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TY-Zine.pdf

Other Transition Year Opportunities

Please see The National Gallery transition year opportunity here – artsineducation.ie/en/2026/08/25/national-gallery-of-ireland-transition-year-youth-work-experience-2026-2027/

Please see The National Museum of Ireland  transition year opportunity here – artsineducation.ie/en/2026/09/22/national-museum-transition-year/