‘The Alchemy of Print’ presents an exceptional body of work by Trish Belford, encompassing new processes as well as designs created for famous fashion UK fashion designers. This exhibition is the culmination of a research and design project by Belford, funded by The Leverhulme Trust. Many of the techniques utilized during the time at Belford … Continue reading The Alchemy of Print
The 142nd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum. The Royal Ulster Academy is the most enduring body of practicing visual artists in Northern Ireland, and its annual exhibition is one of the highlights of the Northern Ireland arts calendar. The 142nd art exhibition contains over 300 artworks that … Continue reading RUA Annual Exhibition
County Antrim Open Studios (CAOS) is a network of artists and makers who welcome visitors to their studios. Its members not only like to show people their work but they also like to talk about and illustrate some of the skills and techniques involved in their creative process. Their inaugural exhibition celebrates the first year … Continue reading Beautiful Work: Artists and Makers and the Creative Process
The Big Bauble Showcase is a yearly staple at Craft NI Gallery, featuring a wide range of unique handmade baubles, in limited ranges or one-offs. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. Stop by to admire and pick up a meaningful gift - these unique … Continue reading Big Bauble Showcase
Craft NI Gallery are delighted to invite you to a very special night to of new seasonal work by NI designer-makers! Come along Thursday, November 2, 6 - 9pm (Late Night Art) at Craft NI Gallery for the opening night of not one, but two of our most special events: the Christmas exhibition, 'Ag925 - Au750 / … Continue reading Christmas exhibition and Big Bauble Showcase grand opening!
Craft NI Gallery are delighted to invite you to their Christmas exhibition, Ag925 /Au750 / Journeys in Silver and Gold. This will show new work from NI makers and a few special guests - the audience will enjoy seeing how they've responded to the theme with a play upon the silver and gold hallmarks! Conveying … Continue reading ‘Ag925 – Au750 / Journeys in Silver and Gold’
Ceramics artist Anna Donovan uses clay to tell stories through figurative sculptures. This curious exhibition will feature ceramic and mixed media sculptures playing with imagery inspired by a variety of mythological creatures combined with familiar carnival and circus tropes. Characters will have evolved from clowns, mermen, acrobats, strong men, and bearded ladies, to create a … Continue reading ‘Curious Carnival’
A special ceramic group show which brings together the work of 18 established artists who have been invited to consider form, function and/or flourish, and create work that demonstrates the breadth of expression, skill and innovation in contemporary ceramics. The exhibition continues until 21 December, and includes makers such as Malcom Murchinson, Anna Donovan, Claire … Continue reading Form | Function | Flourish
‘Connection: Disconnection’ presents the work and research of multi-disciplinary artist Heather Dornan Wilson. The exhibition explores elements of a shared human experience: loss. Dornan navigates the journey of loss, through personal experience. Works manifest in sound, stitch, object, and imagery, collating together to narrate poetic stories touching on, grief, loss, gratitude, and the healing process. … Continue reading ‘Connection: Disconnection’
Craft NI have partnered with QEST to bring to you the QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition in February 2024. The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through Scholarships, Emerging Maker Grants and Apprenticeships. We are delighted that by means of this joint exhibition, craft audiences in … Continue reading QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition
An exhibition by Down Arts Centre artist in residence Áine McKenna. Specialising in porcelain, this ceramics design exhibition marks the end of her Down Art Centre residency, during which time she had the opportunity to experiment and create this new body of work. Dogwood and Dollars is a reflection of a specific time and place … Continue reading Dogwoods and Dollars
EARTH MADE reflects the creative processes of textile artist Ruth Osborne and ceramic artist Patricia Millar. In this collaborative exhibition, earth materials and stories were collected and exchanged t create sustainable land Art. Ruth Osborne is textile artist working primarily on Irish Linen, which is chosen for its aesthetic qualities, sustainability, and heritage on the … Continue reading Earth Made