Contemporary Photography Exhibition

A free photography exhibition running through the heart of summer at a Wexford arts venue, this show brings together Irish and international photographers working across a range of approaches - from landscape and documentary to portraiture and conceptual image-making. It runs from 10 July to 20 August, giving visitors plenty of opportunity to fit it around a longer stay in Co. Wexford. If you have any interest in how photographers see the world - how they use light, framing, and subject to explore ideas of landscape and belonging - this is the kind of unhurried show that rewards a slow look rather than a quick pass-through.

What to expect

The exhibition explores themes of landscape, identity, and place, which puts it squarely in a long tradition of Irish photography that grapples with how this country looks and how it feels to live in or move through it. Works span digital and traditional photographic processes, and the selection ranges from large-scale installations to intimate series. You might encounter moody documentary work shot on film alongside sharp digital sequences; the mix is part of the point. Artist talks or guided tours may run alongside the main show - worth checking with the venue ahead of your visit, as these can add real depth to what you see on the walls. Admission is free for the full run.

Getting there

Wexford is well connected from Dublin by road - the M11/N11 brings you south from the capital in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes, with the town clearly signposted. From Waterford, the N25 east is a straightforward 45-minute drive. Bus Eireann operates regular services from Dublin Busaras to Wexford town, and Irish Rail runs the Rosslare Europort line through Wexford station on Dublin Connolly Street. If you are coming from Cork or the south-west, the N25 is your main route east. Parking in Wexford town is available at the Whitemill Road car park and along the quayside, both walking distance from the arts quarter.

While you’re in Wexford

The Hook Peninsula - home to Hook Lighthouse, one of the oldest working lighthouses in the world, and the ruins of Dunbrody Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century - is less than 30 minutes from Wexford town and worth the detour on any summer visit. There is more to see in Wexford and across Co. Wexford.

Good to know

• Runs 10 July to 20 August 2026
• Open during regular gallery hours - check with the venue for exact times
• Free admission throughout the run
• Artist talks or tours may accompany the show - confirm with the organiser in advance
• Wexford town centre venues are generally accessible; contact the venue directly to confirm specific access arrangements