Last chance to see the wonderful and stunning Solstice Light: Art in Winter Multidisciplinary Visual Art Exhibition with eleven artists at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1. The exhibition closes 26 January 2026. The Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery is currently open Wed-Fri 1-6pm; Sat + Sun 10am-4pm. All Welcome. Artworks available to purchase.

Listen to fascinating radio interviews on the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show with 2 of the artists – Avril Murphy Allen and Stephen Doody.

• The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio show broadcast on 10 and 17 December 2025, hosted by Mary Moynihan, features an in-depth interview with Avril Murphy Allen, a visual artist and interior designer. In this vibrant and engaging conversation, Avril shares insights into her artistic practice, creative process, and sources of inspiration, along with practical tips for working as an artist today. Avril is one of eleven artists featured in Solstice Light: Art in Winter, a curated exhibition currently running at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin, until 25 January 2026. Link to show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/004X4HqSLe0B0YOYspY8YA?si=abe1e59863f74161
• The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show broadcast on 7 and 14 January 2026, features an in-depth interview with Stephen Doody, a Dublin based visual artist whose current artistic practice is based primarily on sculpture. Stephen enjoys collaborative creativity and has a strong community engagement approach to his work involving diverse groups in workshops, education and discussion. His artistic practice is informed through activism, with a particular focus on the environment. Stephen is one of eleven artists featured in Solstice Light: Art in Winter, a curated exhibition currently running at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin, until 25 January 2026. Show will be uploaded here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0d8wGvcEtOYHmX8BUvOiq1?si=a5e58ddeb228474e

Solstice Light: Art in Winter is a curated exhibition illuminating the creativity of artists creating a space filled with warmth, wonder, and artistic expression. Explore a vibrant collection of visual art and film. Whether you’re searching for meaningful gifts or a moment of beauty, you’ll find light in every piece.

This exhibition features the work of eleven artists. Nine artists were selected through an open call and we are delighted to welcome Antonio D’Souza, Viktoriia Yevsiukova, Gillian Lambe, Jane McCloskey, Jessica Rodrigues, Avril Murphy Allen, Mary Cullen Kelly, Ruth Egan and Stephen Doody. Two artists – Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan – are resident artists presenting a range of artworks. The exhibition features 47 visual art works and two poem films.

Admission Free. Donations Welcome.