About
“What we need?
Is an alternative Ulster?
Grab it and change it, it's yours…”
- Stiff Little Fingers 1978
Alternative Ulster is a collaborative exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of music in all of its many forms. Curated and produced by Vault Artist Studios, Ireland's largest multidisciplinary studio group, the exhibition will include a programme of eclectic creative workshops for all ages, pop-up performance and a small arts market during Fleadh Cheoil week.
This exhibition will showcase the work of Belfast's underground artscene, from street art to printmaking, lens-based media to painting and sonic art to film. A true alternative Ulster - grab it and change it, it's yours.
Alternative Ulster runs Tuesday 2nd - Sunday 9th August. 12 - 6pm daily.
Late Night Art Thursday 6th August 6pm - 9pm.
Workshops, art market and live music schedule:
Tuesday 4th 12 - 2pm 100 things to do with potatoes with Wendynicole McGuinness-Keys. Booking required.
Tuesday 4th 3 - 4.30pm Celtic knot bracelet making with Lynda Thompson-Spack. Booking required.
Wednesday 5th 1 - 4pm Lino-cut workshop with Jonathan Brennan. Free drop-in.
Thursday 6th 2 - 5pm Live screen-printing workshop with Leo Boyd. Free drop-in.
Friday 7th 2 - 4pm Hana Abri Smith with Dé/manteler. Live sonic trad session. Free drop-in.
Saturday 8th 12 - 5pm Vault Art Market. Free drop-in.
Saturday 8th 6 - 8pm J SHIELDS with Garage Gigs. Alternative artists from Ulster performing in the loading bay. Free drop-in.
Sunday 9th 12 - 2pm Printmaking workshop with Ashton. Booking required.
Sunday 9th 3 - 5pm Musical Kinusaiga workshop with Siobhan McKinley. Booking required.
