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.
29. The Duncairn - Duncairn Avenue, Antrim Road
The Duncairn is an art centre and cultural hub with artists working in the studio, exhibitions in the galleries and art classes and workshops. Its mission is to create a shared space for arts to contribute to North Belfast's cultural, social and comic rebirth. It has live music events throughout the year such as 100 Club ft Alfi & the Duncairn Creative Collective Super Sunday Session. For more information go to theduncairn.com Photo: Duncairn via Facebook
30. EastSide Gallery - 402 Newtownards Road
EastSide Gallery showcases exhibitions from artists with a local connection to east Belfast. Visits are free of charge and EastSide has rolling exhibitions every six weeks throughout the year. It has a wide range of options for a day out, such as the C.S. Lewis Trail, Boundary Brewing and a Stormont Estate Walking Tour. For more information go to visiteastside.com Photo: Eastside Gallery website
31. Framewerk - 10 Upper Newtownards Road
Framewerk is a contemporary art gallery with experimental exhibition and art from local artists as well as providing specialist framing for artists. Framewerk are highly skilled frame makers for any medium with all frames made onsite with the finest materials and conservation techniques to create a bespoke frame. They also run a small left field gallery with monthly collectives or a featured artist, starting on the first Thursday of every month to coincide with Late Night Art. For more information go to visiteastside.com Photo: Framewerk website
32. Gallery 545 - Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road
Gallery 545 is a unique online and pop-up gallery specialising in contemporary art of Northern Ireland and offer a range of artworks created by local artists. It aims to put Northern Ireland’s talent on the art map by showcasing local art, opening Monday to Friday from 9.30am-5.30pm. For more information go to gallery545.com Photo: Gallery 545 via Facebook