About

Curated by a voluntary committee, Pause is a platform for local artists and groups to showcase their work, creativity and imagination to the general public. Situated on the ground floor of MTU Cork School of Music, the space hosts ten exhibitions each year between September and June representing a wide range of styles, techniques, and artforms.

Opening times during the academic year, September to June, are:

• Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 - 22:00
• Saturdays, 08:30 - 17:30
• Sundays, 09:30 - 17:30

Closed Bank Holidays and subject to reduced hours during Christmas, Easter and Summer breaks.

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

• Cork Camera Group
  Saturday 10 February – Saturday 23 March

 

• Jason Butler

  Monday 25 March – Tuesday 23 April

 

• Maclise Art Society
  Wednesday 24 April – Tuesday 21 May

 

• Cork Astronomy Club
  Wednesday 22 May – Tuesday 18 June

 

Prospective Exhibitors

The Pause space is currently programmed until December 2024.

Proposals for future exhibitions are invited through an Open Call, generally launched around the Easter break for the following calendar year. Prospective exhibitors are requested to familarise themselves with the Policy Statement before making a proposal.

Related queries can be sent to the exhibition coordinator. 

 

Past Exhibitions

A list of past exhibitions can be found here.