CA Collective Info Page — ConnectionsArtsCentre

Artists Information

The Connecting Artists Collective

Created by Artists for Artists

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Recent CA Collective Events and Exhibitions

CA Collective at the RHA 19th March-19th April , 2026

The CA Collective was delighted to showcase at the RHA for the third year in a row. The exhibition was a great success and showcased artwork by 28 artists. Artists Thomas Higgins, Rachel Connell, and Jason Grace gave artists talks and workshops, giving the public a opportunity to interact and learn more about their artists journey.

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People entering a contemporary art gallery featuring "Connections Art Centre CA Collective" signage on a white wall and frosted glass doors.

Poster announcing "CA Collective at the RHA" exhibition from March 20 to April 19, detailing the CA Collective's mission and the exhibition's focus on artistic practice and community engagement, with logos from the Royal Hibernian Academy, Arts Counc

Two people examine a wall of diverse paintings in an art gallery. Paintings visible include the Titanic ship, a still life of apples, a colorful tree, a portrait, a landscape with a sunset over water, a colorful abstract piece, a mountain landscape,

A man with glasses and a blue polo shirt stands in front of a wall displaying framed artwork, including a drawing of a train and a painting of a group of people.

A person stands in an art gallery in front of several framed abstract paintings and a painting of a cityscape.

A person stands in an art gallery, looking at a collection of paintings and artwork on a white wall.

A man in a navy blue blazer and a flat cap stands in an art gallery, holding a glass of red wine, with colorful paintings on display behind him.

A person in a red coat stands in front of a wall displaying framed abstract artworks with colorful geometric and wavy patterns.

A young man wearing a blue puffer vest over a hoodie smiles at the camera in front of several framed artworks in a gallery setting.

A man wearing a dark jacket over a colorful floral shirt stands in an art gallery, smiling at the camera. Behind him, a framed watercolor painting of buildings is displayed on a white wall. Through a large window, the exterior of a street with townho

A man wearing a dark green jacket stands in an art gallery looking to his right. Behind him on a white wall are several framed artworks: a colorful abstract piece, a dark blue abstract painting, a watercolor landscape of a house, and a small dark pai

Art exhibition with paintings of a large ship and a seaplane, with a person viewing the artwork.

Wall display of various framed artworks including a red airplane in a blue sky, shoe soles, abstract figures, a landscape with trees, and a skeleton with flowers.

Two people stand in an art gallery, looking at paintings on the wall, with a large window to their left showing an urban street scene.

A man in a black puffer jacket and white polo shirt stands in front of a gallery wall featuring several framed artworks, gesturing towards a framed painting of a colorful sunset reflected in water.

A man in a floral shirt stands in an art gallery, pointing to a framed abstract painting. Several other artworks are displayed on the white walls around him.

A person stands in front of a gallery wall displaying several colorful, diverse artworks, including a painting of a rooster, a stylized airplane, and a composition of abstract shapes.

Three people, a man in a dark jacket, a woman in a tan jacket, and a man in a blue suit, pose together at the RHA opening

Wall of framed artwork in an exhibition, including a rooster, a plane in the sky, and shoe prints.

Framed artworks displayed on a white wall, featuring a vibrant abstract tree with autumnal foliage and a colorful, stylized portrait of a person with red hair.

Two individuals stand in an art gallery with paintings displayed on the white walls and a street scene visible through a large window.

Filming setup with a photographer adjusting a camera on a tripod, a person sitting on a chair in the foreground, and another person sitting on a chair in the background.

A framed, abstract acrylic painting on a light blue background. The painting features a stylized, pale orange figure with a large blue eye and blue spots, set against a dark purple, abstract shape. The painting is displayed in a white frame in a gall

A gallery wall displays a collection of framed artworks including a painting of the Titanic, a sketch of fruit in a bowl, a vibrantly colored abstract tree, a stylized portrait, a landscape painting of a sunset over water, a painting of a bird on a b

Two framed paintings displayed on a white wall: one on the left shows a human ribcage and spine intertwined with a bouquet of red fabric and purple flowers, against a textured grey background; the other painting on the right depicts a cityscape with

Attendees observe colorful and varied artwork displayed on white walls in a gallery exhibition.

A group of people stand in a well-lit art gallery, looking at various framed paintings on a white wall. The paintings include a colorful abstract tree, a landscape with a sunset over water, and a piece with geometric shapes. The viewers are casually

Two individuals observe framed artwork on a white wall, including a painting of a black chicken wearing a mask, a drawing of a red airplane against a blue sky, a sketch of a man holding a drink, and an abstract piece with vibrant geometric shapes.

An art exhibition showcasing various paintings displayed on a white wall, with a large glass door entrance to the right leading to an interior space.

A diverse group of people mingle at an art gallery opening, with artwork visible on the walls and large windows looking out onto a street scene.

Two individuals converse in an art gallery, with one wearing a dark flat cap and suit jacket, holding a wine glass, and the other in a floral shirt and jacket. Various artworks hang on the white walls behind them, and a window offers a view of a stre

Art Source RDS, 14th-16th November 2025

The CA Collective showcased and sold artwork at Art Source 2025, Ireland’s biggest art fair, held at the RDS, Dublin. Artists from across the country attended the event to share their arts practice and talk about their artwork. It was a great opportunity for the artists to connect in person and with all in attendance at Art Source.

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