This weekend, 70 of the country's galleries and artists are coming together for the first time, for a new art fair called 'Art Evolve’.
Showcasing contemporary artworks from Ireland and abroad, the organisers are inviting collectors, art fans and visitors who are simply curious about art, to come along and see the work on display in Dublin’s RDS.
The idea is to get contemporary art off the gallery walls and out to the public.
The organisers of this new venture are enthusiastic about the plans.
"I think it’s great to get out of the gallery and be all together in one space where people can come and see a lot of great art in a central spot," said John Daly, Director of the Hillsboro Fine Art gallery on Parnell Square.
But what is the message for people who find going into art galleries a bit intimidating?
For Tara Murphy, Director of the Solomon Fine Art Gallery on Dublin's Balfe Street, getting the work out of the galleries and into a public space was critically important to them.
"I hate hearing when people say that galleries are intimidating. Artists have been making work for maybe a year, and our artists want as many people to see their work as possible.
"We don’t do a hard sell, we just would love if you come up to us and ask questions," Ms Murphy added.
Dublin-born artist Maser, who first made his mark in the graffiti scene in 1995, has found international success with his unique style.
He is creating a retrospective of his work, showcasing key projects from over the years for the fair.
His works include the murals in the Camden Street area ‘U R Alive’ and ‘Don't Be Afraid’ while last year he created Ireland’s largest Augmented Reality (AR) art installation 'Hexahedron' in Dublin.
For the members of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA), a group representing private art galleries in Ireland, there were multiple reasons they wanted to come together for the event.
Tara Murphy explained that ten of the private galleries set up CAGA about three years ago as the visual art sector has been experiencing some challenging times, especially after Covid.
"We are clubbing together, working really hard together just to try and get things like these events off the ground because we want more people to know about our work and get people to come and see our artists’ exhibitions."
John Daly added that this is the "first time, probably, that all of the leading commercial galleries, contemporary art galleries and artists have come together in this way, and with this event, anyone can feel welcome to come".
For the artists too, the event offers them the chance to show their work.
Artists lined up include Limerick architect and furniture designer Edwin James Hickey.
He will be displaying his Valentia Slate chair, which he created from slate he uncovered in the quarry on Valentia Island in Kerry.
He said that the quarry has "a rich history in terms of architecture, as it provided stone for the Paris Opera House and Westminster Abbey when it was opened in 1860, so it’s just a beautiful stone and has amazing history".
He went to explain that the slate works for him as a material because "it’s five times stronger than marble, and has some beautiful textures in it, all plant life."
The fair features a wide range of art from the weird to the wonderful, from cutting edge to classics.
There is an admission fee of €10 and then the prices range from around €60 for prints up to eye watering amounts for the collectors of the big names.
When asked if he had any tips that people could learn from him when it comes to unlocking art, John Daly said: "There is all kinds of wonderful work, from dark things to bright work, sculpture, paintings, photography, and each person is drawn towards something different so go with your gut feeling, and of course, your budget!"
For the organisers, the aim is to bring a splash of colour to the RDS.
Tara Murphy’s final bit of advice is to "keep your mind open, keep your eyes open, and we will help you interpret the work, just ask!"