Rua Red

Rua Red café is a not-for-profit enterprise. All proceeds help us deliver art, dance, music, and many more creative activities to our community. The Rua Red Café is the ideal meeting spot for a business coffee or lunch with friends.

Café Menu
The Rua Red Café provides high-quality coffee served by fully trained baristas, a range of hot and cold drinks, gourmet sandwiches, soups, and hot savories and salads – all available to eat in or takeaway.

Rua Red has a policy of supporting artists at all stages of their careers. One of the ways that Rua Red implements this policy is by the ‘Acquisition Committee’ (set up in Sept 2017). The role of the committee will be to select and purchase works from the Winter Open and Café Wall exhibitions to form a new collection for the organisation. The works will go on show within the building on a rotational basis in the Conference and Meeting Room areas.

Artists are responsible for the framing and transportation of all artworks. Work must be dropped to and removed from Rua Red promptly to ensure they can be displayed for the full period and avoid damage. Works must be framed if they are fragile and have mirror plates attached for hanging.

Successful artists are encouraged to be on-site for the hanging of work which must happen outside of the cafes opening hours, 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. If unable to attend the hanging in person a layout or wall plan must be provided.

If an application is successful Rua Red can facilitate the sale of artworks in the Cafe Wall exhibitions if the Artist wishes. A full price list must be provided for all artworks for sale, please note that Rua Red will charge a 25% commission fee from the price given. Payment will be issued at the end of the exhibition by invoice. A full list of works will still be required even if it is not for sale.

Rua Red has various spaces to hire for creative production. Whether you are looking to hold a meeting, run an art workshop, or your band needs a room to rehearse, we can help you find the right space. 

To book space at Rua Red you must first register in person at reception as a Rua Red Member. The annual membership fee is €5 per year. By joining you are supporting the ongoing artistic programme at Rua Red.

Located on the ground floor and accommodates up to 35 people. A fully adaptable space with two sinks, storage space and plenty of natural light. The project space can be used for art classes, workshops, meetings and training, amongst other things.

Located on the first floor of the building and accommodates up to 25 people. The green room has one sink and full natural light provided by the windows that look out onto Chamber Square. This flexible space can be used for art classes, workshops, meetings, training, and more

The Meeting Room Located on the first floor and seats 12 people at a boardroom style table. This room is used to host meetings, presentations, training, and similar events.

The Conference Room Located on the second floor with a view of the Dublin Mountains, accommodates up to 25 people. This space is ideal for hosting meetings, giving presentations, and training.

We are home to a fully equipped performance venue designed to an exceptionally high specification. It can accommodate up to 70 people in theatre style with a fully retractable seating bank to allow the space to be set cabaret style, horseshoe, or completely clear. There is also a large dressing room complete with showers, toilet facilities and lockers for your convenience. The Performance Space has a fully equipped lighting and sound rig and permanently installed projector. The performance space has many uses, including theatre performances, live Music and showcases, film screenings, workshops, presentations, dance rehearsals, auditions, classes, conferences, and receptions.

Rua Red has a large dance and rehearsal studio accommodating up to 50 people. It is a beautiful, airy room filled with natural daylight, a polished beech sprung dance floor and mirrors. There is a large dressing room near to the studio complete with showers, toilet facilities and lockers for your convenience. Please note that hard soled shoes are not permitted in the Dance Studio. The dance studio is used for dance classes, theatre rehearsals, auditions, workshops, and more.

Located on the first floor, Music Room One is ideal for a group of up to 25 people and can be set up according to your needs. This space can accommodate classes, large band rehearsals, seminars, and auditions.

Located on the second floor, Music Room Two is ideal for a group of up to 15. This room is commonly used for band rehearsals, classes, and drama rehearsals.

Located on the first floor, Music Room Three is the perfect space for up to 5 people. This space can be used for band rehearsal, one-on-one lessons, auditions, classes, and more.

Rua Red has approx. 5-6 exhibitions per year which span across both gallery spaces. Rua Red exhibits the work of established Irish and International artists who are committed to producing work within a socio-political framework. The education and outreach programme reflects the organisation's interests with place, politics, and people through a challenging programme of events, workshops, screenings, and performances that allow audiences and visitors to engage with the exhibitions through the mediums of music, dance, theatre, and visual art. The galleries are programmed approx 18 to 24 months in advance. Selection is made by invited Curators and the Director. Rua Red is committed to good governance and has embarked upon the journey of compliance with the Governance Code.

Rua Red is, above all, a space where everyone can come to feel at home while experiencing art and creativity. To ensure we stay connected to our community, we’ve established groups and structures that help us listen, respond to their needs, and create space for collaboration.

Accounts
Rua Red keeps detailed books and records of accounts and maintains strict financial controls. The organisation is transparent in its audited financial statements. Rua Red has adopted the guidelines given in the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for charities as outlined in the Arts Council’s document ‘Recommended Guidelines for Financial Reporting’.

Fundraising
Rua Red is a registered Charity (CHY 18403) and is open, honest and fully transparent in its fundraising activities, the proceeds of which all go towards the primary activity of developing, managing and operating Rua Red. Rua Red is currently working to confirm compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles of Good Fundraising developed by Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd (ICTR).

Artist Pay Policy
As an organisation Rua Red is committed to ensuring that all professional artists and arts workers who work in our arts centre are appropriately contracted and remunerated and that we provide an environment in which artists can make work of ambition and quality. Equitable remuneration is central to ensuring equality and diversity in the arts.

Environmental Policy
Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and strive to continually improve our performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods.

Equality and Diversity
Rua Red believes that the organisation should represent and serve the whole of society, with a focus on the exceptionally diverse catchment area of South Dublin.

Memorandum of Association
Rua Red complies with all regulatory requirements and operates in accordance with its Memorandum of Association.

Child Safeguarding
Rua Red is committed to providing a safe environment and a positive experience for all children and young people with whom we interact. Procedures and policies have been implemented in accordance with guidelines outlined in Children First, National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

Address
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
Plás Parthalán
Tallaght, D24 KV8N

Telephone Number
01 451 5860

Gallery Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10am—6pm

Building Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30am—9.30pm
Saturday: 10am—6pm

Information Desk
Rua Red's Reception is located straight on from the main entrance. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have.