Art on the Rails returns to city centre

Now in its seventh year, Art on the Rails offers visitors the opportunity to purchase original artworks at affordable prices.

This event has been grwoing in popularity over the last few years and runs from 11am-3pm every Saturday from April until the end of September.

The LHQ Arts Group is now inviting local artists to participate by contacting Lisburn City Council’s Community Arts Office to register. New artists, working in any medium, are welcome to participate and no commission or hanging fees are charged.

Well known local artist and Chairman of Lisburn Historic Quarter Arts Group, Lawrence Chambers, who regularly participates and sells his work at Art on the Rails, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity both for well established local artists and emerging artists to display and sell their work at affordable prices directly to the public.

“It is also a great way to meet and talk to the customers face to face, which an artist often never gets to do. Not only have I sold numerous pictures through Art on the Rails but it has given me great feedback and interaction with both buying and potential customers.

“So come on down to Castle Gardens any Saturday and take a look – there’s sure to be something for everyone.”

For more information on Art on the Rails, or if you are an artist interested in participating, contact Lisburn City Council’s Community Arts Officer, Island Arts Centre, on 9250 9509 or email [email protected].