Belfast Art Map
A sector-produced map of galleries, studios and public artworks.
- Map
Art in Belfast
Places to look, make and discover.
Belfast has many ways into art: public collections, small galleries, working studios, street art, workshops and spaces made by communities. This independent selection is shared from the art at brooke.ltd to help you find others in the space.
This is an unaffiliated list. Inclusion does not imply partnership, sponsorship, representation or endorsement in either direction. It is a starting point rather than a complete directory or a ranking. Follow each organisation’s own link for current exhibitions, opening arrangements, access information, prices and booking.
27 links across 8 groups. Grouping is for navigation, not a ranking.
Find your bearings
Belfast City Council: Art in Belfast
Citywide guides to public art, street art and the Belfast Art Map.
- Guide
Late Night Art Belfast
A citywide programme of gallery evenings. Check each participating venue’s arrangements.
- Events
Look at art
Belfast Exposed
Photography exhibitions, learning and a community archive.
- Exhibitions
- Learning
Golden Thread Gallery
Contemporary exhibitions, participation and public programmes on Queen Street.
- Exhibitions
Royal Ulster Academy of Arts
An annual exhibition, artist discovery and education.
- Events
- Artist discovery
The annual exhibition is at the Ulster Museum; follow the Academy for its current dates.
The MAC
Visual art exhibitions within a multidisciplinary arts venue.
- Exhibitions
Follow the venue’s current programme before planning a visit.
The Naughton Gallery
Queen’s University Belfast’s changing visual art exhibition programme.
- Exhibitions
Check the gallery’s current programme and visit details.
Ulster Museum
Art collections and exhibitions alongside history and natural science.
- Collections
- Exhibitions
University of Atypical for Arts and Disability
Disability-led exhibitions, artist support and the Bounce Arts Festival.
- Exhibitions
- Artist support
Artists, studios and print
Belfast Print Workshop
Printmaking, gallery exhibitions, courses and studio membership.
- Studios
- Exhibitions
- Membership
Catalyst Arts
Artist-led exhibitions, projects, publishing and membership.
- Artist-led
- Membership
Digital Arts Studios
Digital and moving-image practice, shared studios, residencies and workshops.
- Studios
- Learning
PS² / Paragon Studios and Project Space
Artist-led projects connecting art and society, based on High Street.
- Artist-led
- Projects
QSS Studios & Gallery
Working studios, gallery exhibitions and an artist community.
- Studios
- Exhibitions
Vault Artist Studios
Multidisciplinary working studios, exhibitions, open studios and events.
- Studios
- Events
- Arrange a visit
Follow a public event or arrange a visit. The studios are not regularly open for drop-in visits.
Art and craft to discover
ArtisAnn Gallery
Art to discover and buy, with exhibitions by established and emerging artists.
- Art and craft
- Exhibitions
Craft NI Gallery and exhibitions
A Belfast retail and exhibition space for contemporary craft and applied art.
- Art and craft
- Exhibitions
Make and learn
Belfast Ceramics Studio
Pottery workshops, courses and studio membership.
- Learning
- Studios
- Membership
Follow the studio’s booking and membership information.
The Crescent Arts Centre
Creative courses, workshops and arts events.
- Learning
- Events
The Duncairn
An arts centre with a programme of events, classes and workshops.
- Learning
- Events
Join in
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
An Irish-language cultural centre and arts programme.
- Community
- Events
EastSide Arts
Community creative projects, artist support and a local arts festival.
- Community
- Events
The Black Box: Green Room Exhibitions
A visual exhibition programme within a wider arts venue.
- Exhibitions
- Events
Programmes and the city
Belfast International Arts Festival
The 2026 festival programme, including visual art and multidisciplinary work.
- Events
Hit the North / Seedhead Arts
A street art festival, mural artists and an archive of earlier editions.
- Events
- Artist discovery
Follow the organiser for the current programme and ways to explore street art.
For artists
Visual Artists Ireland
Professional development, opportunities and exhibition listings for visual artists.
- Opportunities
- Artist support
A professional resource rather than a visitor gallery; each opportunity has its own terms.