Galleries in Belfast

Belfast is blessed within some of the finest artists and galleries of any major UK city. Whether it's modern conceptual art or traditional figurative painting there's definitely something to appeal to you.

Belfast is home to a strong visual arts tradition and many different styles and media are on view at any one time. Admission to all galleries is free.

Arches Art Gallery
This art Gallery has paintings for sale and exchange and also has a framing service available.
Address: 2 Holywood Road
Tel: (028) 9045 9031

Arcadia Coffee House
The Arcadia coffee house is used as well as serving great coffee for a Gallery displaying visual arts by local artists. They also host open-mike pottery shows, singer song writer events and special events.
Address: 21 North Street Arcade, Cathedral Quarter
Tel: (028) 9033 0370

Catalyst Arts
Catalyst Arts is an artist-run, non-profit organization and Gallery space which administrates, facilitates and presents exhibitions and events.
Address: 5 Exchange Place
Tel: (028) 9031 3303

Cavehill Art Gallery
The Cavehill Art Gallery holds eight shows by contemporary Northern Irish artists every year. Shows include paintings, sculpture and prints.
Address: 18 Old Cavehill Road
Tel: (028) 9077 6784

Eakin Gallery
The Eakin Gallery exhibits 20th Century Irish paintings, oil and water-colour views of Ireland by various artists.
Address: 237 Lisburn Road
Tel: (028) 9066 8522

Engine Room Gallery
A contemporary visual arts Gallery which promotes a wide range of visual arts through exhibitions of work from national and international artists.
Address: Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road
Tel: (028) 9045 5184

Fenderesky Gallery
This Gallery occupies three spaces at the Crescent Arts Centre, organising continuous exhibitions of contemporary Irish artists.
Address: 2-4 University Road
Tel: (028) 9023 5245

Higgin Gallery
The art Gallery hosts many major art events each year featuring solo and group exhibitions and also special events promoted by Belfast City Council.
Address: Malone House, Barnetts Demesne
Tel: (028) 9077 6925

Tom Caldwell Galleries
The Caldwell Gallery, which forms part of a wider interior business concentrates on contemporary Irish and British Arts. The visual art provides a unique experience in one of Belfasts finest buildings.                                             Address: 40-42 Bradbury Place 
Tel=(028) 9032 3226

Ormeau Baths Gallery
Ormeau Baths Gallery was established in 1995 and shows contemporary Irish and International work. The Gallery opens 9am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Address: 18a Ormeau Avenue
Tel: (028) 9032 1402

The Bell Gallery
Established in 1964, the Gallery hosts exhibitions of Irish artists and deals in local history, anything Irish i.e. paintings, engravings, books, sculpture, Irish silver and small furniture.
Address: 13 Adelaide Park, Lisburn Road
Tel: (028) 9066 2998

The Eastwood Gallery
The Gallery which overlooks Cranmore Park exhibits 20th Century Irish paintings, including work by artists such as Colin Middleton and Basil Blacksha
Address: 567 Lisburn Road
Tel: (028) 9066 1001