A diverse range of art exists across the country, enabling you to discover traditional and contemporary pieces that will leave you speechless.
Whether you're an art connoisseur or looking for a day out, Northern Ireland's galleries, installations, and cultural hubs promise to entertain you.
Here are 11 great things for art lovers to do across Northern Ireland:
Here are 11 great things for art lovers to do across Northern Ireland:
9. Loaf Pottery, 24 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Co Down
Irish pottery brand, Loaf Pottery, is based in Crawfordsburn and is part of the NOW Group, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities and autism into jobs with a future.
Hosting Pottery Painting & Pizza nights, they provide a range of pottery to decorate, allowing you to create a unique design. After using your artistic skills, you’ll enjoy a freshly on-site prepared and wood-fired pizza, You can bring your own wine or bubbly, making this the perfect date-night spot for any art lover.
For more information, go to visitbelfast.com Photo: discover ni
10. The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast
Cultural hub, located in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, The MAC celebrates all forms of creativity, including music, theatre, dance and art. With an eclectic programme, and lots of workshops to choose from, The MAC will always have something to interest and inspire their visitors. The MAC's only permanent artwork, a sculptural work by Irish artist Mark Garry, consists of 400 metal wires in the main foyer, creating a spectrum of colour that refracts and reflects throughout the building. With over 2 Million visitors welcomed through their doors since opening, The MAC is a must-visit spot for any art lovers on the island. Photo: visit Belfast
11. Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast
A vibrant community arts centre and cultural hub in south Belfast, Crescent Arts Centre provides a space for people to meet and be inspired whilst experiencing and participating in art.
With a host of live artistic events every week, choose to pop in for some immersive theatre, live music, comedy, dance performances, film screenings, book launches or a cabaret show.
Crescent Arts Centre has a commitment to teaching and learning, running 200 classes and workshops in its three yearly programmes, and last year, over 5,000 people engaged in Crescent’s cultural programmes.
For more information, go to crescentarts.org Photo: visit Belfast