The ultimate guide to art in Belfast - where to go and what to see
By Laura Fullerton
Published 21st Mar 2023, 18:08 BST
Belfast is home to some of the most famous artists in Northern Ireland, as well as providing a vibrant scene for emerging individuals to let their creative side roam free.
In such a rich cultural city, there are plenty of different art forms to see and learn about, from art exhibitions and galleries to workshops and performing arts.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re new to discovering the industry or are a self-declared art-aficionado.
Our ultimate guide to art in Belfast covers great places to visit in every corner of the capital, for both artists and art-lovers alike.
Additional reporting by Maisie Laughton
Our ultimate guide to art in Belfast covers great places to visit in every corner of the capital, for both artists and art-lovers alike.
5. Atypical Gallery University of Atypical - 109-113 Royal Avenue
The University of Atypical is a disabled-led arts charity with the aim of supporting disabled and deaf individuals’ involvement in the arts and appealing to disabled audiences. They work with all art forms and across all impairments, holding exhibitions such as the Bounce Arts Festival, which presents a wide range of music, theatre and dance and visual arts by disabled and deaf people. For more information go to universityofatypical.org Photo: Atypical Gallery via Facebook
6. Belfast Exposed - 23 Donegall Street
Located on Donegall Street, Belfast Exposed is a photography gallery established in 1983 and was Northern Ireland’s first dedicated photographic gallery. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am-5pm with free admission and offers a range of courses and host many events throughout the year as well.
For more information go to belfastexposed.org Photo: Belfast Exposed via Facebook
7. Bbeyond Office 3G -109-113 Royal Avenue
Located on Royal Avenue, Bbeyond is a performing arts group established in early 2001 supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland following an indirect proposal from Artur Tajber from Kraków, Poland. It aims to raise awareness of live/performance art as being integral to the world around us, resulting in reflection and enrichment of lives. For more information go to bbeyond.com Photo: Bbeyond via Facebook
8. Belfast Print Workshop - Cotton Court, 30-42 Waring Street
Belfast Print workshop has been operating since 1977 as a welcome to artists interested in the practice and promotion of the art of printmaking. Its office is on the top floor of the Cotton Court Building and is fully accessible for those who are disabled or wheelchair bound, offering year round exhibitions and events in their own gallery and across Northern Ireland. For more information go to BPW.co.uk Photo: Emma Kenny