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Naughton GalleryBelfast artists have attracted international renown for centuries. Sir John Lavery, friend of royalty and radical alike, was the celebrity artist of his day, while William Conor and Paul Henry changed the way the world looked at Ireland. Today, internationally acclaimed artists such as Rita Duffy, Basil Blackshaw, Paddy Bloomer, David Crone, T.P. Flanagan, the McWilliams family, Neil Shawcross and Carol Graham keep the flame alight.

The Lisburn Road, in the Queen’s Quarter, otherwise renowned for chic shops, cafés and bars, is the undisputed home of Belfast’s private art gallery scene, but there are many other fine galleries to seek out throughout the city.

There’s no better way to discover the complex nature of a city’s character than to explore its artistic life, and when it comes to the visual arts Belfast is blossoming with over fifty public and private galleries. The Belfast Art Guide, available free from the Belfast Welcome Centre, will give you a comprehensive account of what is on offer.

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Belfast Exposed is Northern Ireland's only dedicated photography gallery. It seeks to promote contemporary work by Irish and International photographers working in social comment. An online archive of 3,000 images documenting 20 years of Belfast's political and community history is available for browsing online or in the gallery. The Exchange Place, 23 Donegall Street,
BELFAST, BT1 2FF
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 0965 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9031 4551 Email Website
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The longest established resource in Northern Ireland for artists wanting to work in the various printmaking media. The workshop provides facilities for professional artists for intaglio, relief, screen printing and stone lithography. Cotton Court, 30 – 42 Waring Street,
BELFAST, BT1 2ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 1323 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9023 0323 Email Website
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The body responsible for promoting and supporting contemporary craft and applied arts in Northern Ireland by offering programmes, activities and initiatives that promote the sector as an integral part of the region's economic and cultural infrastructure.

Cotton Court, 42 Waring Street,
BELFAST, BT1 2ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9032 3059 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9031 3762 Email Website
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Golden Thread Gallery is Northern Ireland’s leading international contemporary visual arts organisation. This large-scale visual arts venue based in Belfast city centre provides a diverse programme of high quality exhibitions and participatory activities.

84 Great Patrick Street, off Dunbar Link,
BELFAST, BT1 2LU
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9033 0920 Email Website
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Dedicated to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of Craft, Applied Art & Design in Northern Ireland and beyond. To purchase or commission Craft, Applied Art & Design, visit Space CRAFT their Shop/Gallery/Exhibition Area up the escalator at The Fountain Centre, College Street, Belfast or contact their members directly. 9B The Fountain Centre, College Street,
BELFAST, BT1 6ET
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9032 9342 Email Website
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The Naughton Gallery presents up to six exhibitions per year and also co-ordinates commissions of new art works for Queen's University. The Gallery welcomes 13,000 annual visitors including a significant number of international tourist visitors. Lanyon Building, Queen’s University of Belfast,
BELFAST, BT7 1NN
Tel: +44 (0) 28 90973580 Email Website
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A centrally located gallery that supplies quality signed limited edition prints and sculptures by leading established and emerging artists. Gallery Services include interest free credit, home approval and a bespoke framing service. The gallery has a full calendar of events throughout the year, including exclusive exhibitions with artist appearances.

Lyndon Court, College Street,
BELFAST, BT1 6EF
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9026 8450 Email Website
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Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian Mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and free to all visitors. 

Stranmillis Road,
BELFAST, BT9 5AB
Tel: +44 (0) 845 608 0000 Email Website
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P.L.A.C.E  

P.L.A.C.E. examines issues relating to Planning, Landscape, Architecture, Community and Environment. Their mission is to positively influence the creating and sustaining of excellent places and buildings, making Northern Ireland an environment of exceptional quality for all.
40 Fountain Street, Co Antrim,
BELFAST, BT1 5EE
Tel: + 44 (0)28 9023 2524 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9023 2545 Email Website
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Queen Street Studios (QSS) are an artist lead non profit organisation based in Belfast city centre which provides studio provision and gallery exhibitions for local and international contemporary visual arts.

3rd & 4th Floor, 37-39 Queen Street,
BELFAST, Antrim, BT1 6EA
Tel: +44 (0) 2890243145 Email Website
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