MATERIAL ALCHEMY, an exhibition by mixed media artist Sarah Cathers, opens at Craft NI Gallery on February 5th, Late Night Art! The exhibition celebrates the process of fostering curiosity and indulging in play. Intrigued by the parallels connecting the work of an artist and an alchemist, Sarah explores the art of transformation; documenting the journey … Continue reading MATERIAL ALCHEMY
Eleanor Wheeler’s work explores the deep interconnection between humans, animals, and the natural world, drawing on symbolism, metaphor, and the storytelling traditions of myth and folklore. Animals appear as recurring figures - symbolic, emotive, and often occupying the space between the wild and the domestic. Through dynamic ceramic forms and richly textured surfaces, the artist … Continue reading For the love of dog (and other creatures)
This exhibition, organised by Gormleys Gallery in support of the Ulster Society of Women Artists, showcases the work of Jenny Hamilton, Hannah Ferguson, Louise Lennon, and Ruth Edens. Though distinct in medium and approach, each artist shares a deep connection to nature and place. Those interested in ceramics in particular will enjoy Hannah Ferguson’s terracotta … Continue reading Gormleys x USWA
Stephanie Noble and Patrick Colhoun introduce 'BLUNTING', a mixed media exhibition exploring the difficulty of existing in the world as it is and some of the various mechanisms we use to cope. Using a combination of painting and contemporary sculpture the artists invite viewers on a journey exploring the changed perceptions of reality that can … Continue reading BLUNTING
Silver Generations is a special exhibition featuring work from Michael McCrory, Deirdre McCrory, Cara Murphy and Caitlin Murphy. Three generations of applied artists with over 170 years of combined experience and expertise come together. This exhibition celebrates a unique family immersed in the world of silversmithing and jewellery, showcasing how each generation has forged its … Continue reading Silver Generations
Craft NI is delighted to announce ‘A Hand In Nature’ will run at Craft NI Gallery May 7 - June 26, 2026. After a successful exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in Dublin last year, nine talented silversmiths and jewellers will now share with NI audiences innovative works which highlight the connection … Continue reading A Hand In Nature
Ceramicist Sylvia Dales will exhibit work alongside her husband, Colin Dales, who is a contemporary abstract painter. Sylvia works with earthenware and traditional techniques such as terra sigillata and smoke firing; her beautifully crafted pieces are influenced by Etruscan and Korean pottery, creating a powerful connection between past and present. Colin brings a unique approach … Continue reading Colin and Sylvia Dales exhibition
Rhythm, the 2026 August Craft Month Exhibition, opens at Craft NI Gallery on July 23rd! The 2026 August Craft Month Exhibition will feature contemporary craft works that highlight the connections between making and music, traditional or contemporary. As Belfast is getting ready to host the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, local designer makers share with … Continue reading Rhythm
Objects and Innovations – a new exhibition of selected contemporary craft works curated from the Collection of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to celebrate August Craft Month at Down Arts Centre. Audiences are invited to experience key pieces from the Collection, by many of the region’s leading designer-makers. Revealing some of the Arts Council’s … Continue reading Objects and Innovations Exhibition
A solo exhibition by visual Karen Hamilton which translates the intangible phenomenon of light - the force that enables us to see and engage with our environment - into tangible woven textiles. Showcasing work developed throughout the artist’s undergraduate degree and new experimental weaving, Hamilton explores the characteristics of light, both artistically through colour and … Continue reading In Search of Light
In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy, enabling exploration of human memory and experience. While the surface encompasses artistic expression, it also acts as a canvas extending the narrative within the form. Eroded, scraped surfaces will metaphorically reflect how time wears … Continue reading Surface Matters Exhibition
Join Karen Hamilton for her Artist Talk on September 17 at 7:30 pm at Ards Arts Centre as she discusses her exhibition In Search of Light. Karen will share the journey of her undergraduate degree, a personal and artistic quest to communicate light through woven textiles. She will discuss her recent collaboration with Dr Jonathan … Continue reading Artist Talk: Karen Hamilton