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Crawford Art Gallery Reimagined
On March 15 2023, Planning permission was granted for the ambitious redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery
Minister Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is being delivered by the Office of Public Works and Crawford Art Gallery.
View of Emmett Place. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
Crawford Art Gallery is currently located in a series of important buildings, parts of which date back to the early 18th century right in the heart of Cork city. The building is in need of significant enhancement and upgrading to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic National Cultural Institution.

The redevelopment of the Crawford is a flagship project under Minister Catherine Martin TD's, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The project is part of the programme of National Development Plan investments.
View of Courtyard. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
The proposed project will provide significant new additional exhibition and public circulation areas, a new Learn and Explore facility, significant storage for the National Collection at Crawford, a new entrance and a dramatically improved public realm.
View of Sculpture Gallery. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects & Jed Niezgoda.
The building will be restored and significant care has been taken by the interdisciplinary design team, led by award winning Grafton Architects, to retain the building’s much loved character.

The new build element includes 1,919 sq. m (GIA) of additional space and 3,641 sq. m (GIA) of refurbished and reconfigured space.
Academy Street view. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
A new Learn and Explore Space, which will be located in the heart of the new gallery, will ensure the gallery’s continued and historic commitment to learning and participation.
Pope's Quay. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
A new loft-like gallery space will be provided on the top floor level. This will be a gift back to visitors, where people can experience particular qualities of light and beautiful views over the city in different directions. This new space will provide a unique exhibition space at the level of the city’s urban skyline.
View to Shandon. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
The almost 300 year old building needs significant enhancement and upgrading to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic National Cultural Institution. Crawford Art Gallery and the Office of Public Works (OPW), supported by the Department, undertook multiple studies over a number of years to define the scope and potential of the existing gallery site. Following extensive appraisal works, a detailed business case was produced which considered and analysed a number of development options.
View of Half Moon St. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.
The primary goal of the gallery’s redevelopment project is to provide enhanced spaces which are fit for purpose, reflecting its national cultural status.

From an environmental perspective, the gallery’s systems will be upgraded to align with current government policy on climate change.
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Pope's Quay view. Artistic Impression. Image: Grafton Architects.

Emmett Place, Cork, Ireland
T12 TNE6
Tel: 021 480 5042
info@crawfordartgallery.ie

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N.B. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing

Monday–Saturday 10.00am–5.00pm*
Thursday until 8.00pm

Sundays and Bank Holidays
11.00 am4.00pm

*Second floor closes 15 minutes before closing
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