Six artists based in Northern Ireland have been selected from an open call as part of the Materials, Messages and Meaning series at R-Space Gallery. Now in its ninth year, these exhibitions explore artists’ different approaches to materials, methods of production and messages within their work. This year selected artists have responded to the theme … Continue reading REMEMBER at R-Space Gallery
ForM is one of the highlights of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s annual Arts exhibition programme, giving visitors the unique opportunity to experience art in a different context, outside the traditional gallery setting. This year's exhibition showcases over 20 sculptures created by artists from across the island of Ireland. The works are inspired by … Continue reading ForM Sculpture Exhibition
This group exhibition, curated by visual artist Meadhbh McIlgorm, presents a selection of artworks and event documentation from two temporary, outdoor ‘alleyway exhibitions’ which took place in Belfast within the past year. Liminal - “relating to a transitional stage” or “occupying a position at both sides of a boundary". Within the past year artist Meadhbh … Continue reading Liminal…[in Review]
The Selected Members Exhibition from Ceramics Ireland is now open in the historic setting of Rathfarnham Castle. The exhibition is open daily: 9.30am-4.45pm until 26 June. Admission is free, but booking is advised as places are restricted. Ring +353 1-493 4962 or email rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie Image shows work by Co Down artist Patricia Miller
174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock consists of a collection of unique, handmade sculptures, representing 174 vessels built for the Royal Navy by Harland & Wolff, acting as a reminder of the Belfast Shipyard's importance through thought-provoking, colourful scupltures. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Free Admission
The Launchpad Exhibition features work from the four participants in Craft NI’s professional Development Programme, Launchpad 2020-21: Anne Butler (Ceramics), Anna Smyth (Ceramics), Claire Skelton (Jewellery and Metals) and Claire Mooney (Jewellery and Metals). The Craft NI programme was developed with funding from Arts Council of Northern Ireland and aimed to equip selected makers with the … Continue reading Launchpad Exhibition
Gormleys Fine Art will host Ireland’s most prestigious arts and sculpture event ‘Art & Soul,’ at the 5* Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast. Held over 3 weeks, a number of exhibitions and artworks will be on display throughout the hotel and its grounds by leading Irish and International artists. Included will be a sculpture exhibition … Continue reading Art & Soul
Originally a stand-out submission for the 2020 Linen Biennale (which was unable to happen) this exhibition features mixed media linen-based sculptural pieces by Dutch artist Birgit Schoenaker Birgit says: "The artworks are a mix of materials and objects, composing a new image, to tell a story, my story. With the form and shape, having something … Continue reading Luckily, we do not have to be perfect
Design & Crafts Council Ireland’s PORTFOLIO programme is a select group of Ireland’s most talented designers and craftspeople. Inclusion is recognition of practitioners creating work to a standard to be considered worthy by museums, renowned galleries, and discerning collectors. DCCI’s PORTFOLIO programme has been instrumental in building the international reputations and commercial potential of Ireland's … Continue reading Conjuring Form Portfolio Critical Selection 2021-22
We are pleased to share the August Craft Month Calendar of events with you! Northern Ireland’s unique celebration of the craft sector provides opportunities to make, see, learn about and buy craft. For the full listing visit: HERE and stay tuned to our social media for a selection of all things craft this August. This year … Continue reading August Craft Month 2021
Selected jewellery exhibition by 21 ACJSNI members (and invited guest makers) featuring variations on the idea of a brooch. ACJSNI (Association for Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmiths NI) is a regional branch of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, whose members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, … Continue reading Pinned on Linen
1845: Memento Mori is a famine memorial and glass installation of 1,845 blown glass potatoes dedicated to the 19th-century Great Irish Famine, created by Seattle-based Irish artist Paula Stokes. 1845 is significant as it references the year that the potato blight came to Ireland, marking the beginning of a period of mass starvation, disease, and … Continue reading 1845: Memento Mori