Upcoming events
The Creative Peninsula in the square 2018
Friday 3rd August
Where: Newtownards town square
For one day only the space will be transformed into a tented arts and crafts village with more than 30 artists and makers displaying, demonstrating and selling their work. Free demonstrations including throwing on a potter’s wheel, acrylic painting, pastels, printing sculpting and wool spinning will run throughout the day.
For more info click here
Where: Newtownards town square
For one day only the space will be transformed into a tented arts and crafts village with more than 30 artists and makers displaying, demonstrating and selling their work. Free demonstrations including throwing on a potter’s wheel, acrylic painting, pastels, printing sculpting and wool spinning will run throughout the day.
For more info click here
Artists at the mill christmas pop up
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 11-5pm
Follow link for more info on the event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/168606680393914/?ti=as
Follow link for more info on the event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/168606680393914/?ti=as
The creative peninsula christmas craft fayre
Past Events
THE IRISH GAME FAIR 2017 @ Shane's Castle
THE IRISH GAME FAIR
Ireland's largest game and country fair
Shanes Castle, Antrim, 24th & 25th June 2017
10.00am - 6.00pm each day
Belfast Harlequins Art Exhibition 2017
Tuesday 25th April -Sunday 30th April
Deramore Park, Belfast
Deramore Park, Belfast
Kilmood Art Club Annual Exhibition 2016
Ulster Watercolour Society Exhibition 2016
Creative Peninsula Winter 2016
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Kilmood Art Club Annual Exhibition Where: Castle Espie Wetland Centre, comber When: Opens Saturday 8th October continues until 20th November for more details click on link @Castle Espie The President Les Jones MBE and the Ulster Watercolour Society Council invite you to view members works at the Ulster Watercolour Society’s 40th Annual Exhibition. Crescent Arts Centre 2-4 University Road, Belfast. Exhibition opens daily From 20 - 29 October 2016 Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm. Thursdays late opening until 7.30pm. Sunday opening 10.30am - 4.30pm. Creative Peninsula Christmas events Art in the hub Where: Art Pods, Bangor When: Saturday 19th November 2016 Join the professional craftspeople and artists for a unique shopping experience. Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift. Christmas Craft fair Where: Town Hall, Newtownards When: Friday 2nd December 2016 10:00 End Date: Saturday 3rd December 2016 17:00 Entrance Fee: Free Disabled Access: Yes Join the professional craftspeople and artists for a unique shopping experience. Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian Gallery and Londonderry Room of Ards Arts Centre. Seasonal musical interludes, complimentary festive refreshments and gift wrapping throughout the event. for more details click link @whatsonni |
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The Waters Edge
Opening night Thursday 12th May 2016 An exhibition of new work by Sarah, Emma and Lyn Majury. http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/castle-espie/whats-on/2016/05/12/waters-edge-an-exhibition-by-lyn-sarah-and-emma-majury/ |
November Craft in the hub
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The Creative Peninsula
Saturday 21st November 2015 10 - 4pm Join professional Artists and Makers in the Hub and in the Art Pods at Project 24, Bangor Free admission! click here for more details |
The Yard Gallery's
10th BirthdaY Party!
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THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015
From 7:30pm
Live music, Wine, Nibbles, 10% of Yard Gallery purchases
see the yard gallery website
From 7:30pm
Live music, Wine, Nibbles, 10% of Yard Gallery purchases
see the yard gallery website
Craft Fayre
Saturday 28th November 2015
THe Creative Peninsula Christmas Fair
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Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th December
Opening Times
For a unique shopping experience, join craftspeople and artists from the Creative Peninsula.Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian and Sunburst galleries and Londonderry Room of Ards Arts Centre. Seasonal music interludes, complimentary mulled wine and gift wrapping throughout the event. |
Kilmood Art Club Annual Exhibition
Saturday 10th October 2015, 2pm until 22nd November.
At Castle Espie, Comber
A selection of Art work by the members of Kilmood Art Club.
Visit the Kilmood Art Club's Website for more info.
Harfest in Saintfield, co. Down
(image by Stephen McLean)
Saintfield's yearly festival celebration of music and art.
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October
Exhibition of work by local artists in the Top Floor Art Gallery
The exhibition runs for 2 weeks from 23rd October to 6th November 2015
www.topfloorart.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/500084213485303/
Saintfield's yearly festival celebration of music and art.
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October
Exhibition of work by local artists in the Top Floor Art Gallery
The exhibition runs for 2 weeks from 23rd October to 6th November 2015
www.topfloorart.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/500084213485303/
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Painting Demonstration at the Monday Painters
Monday 26th October 2015 |
The Creative peninsula - The Square Newtownards
BELFAST HARLEQUINS ART EXHIBITION
Tuesday 26th April - Sunday 26th April
Belfast Harlequins Club is celebrating 10 years since its first art exhibition.
http://www.belfastharlequinsrfc.com/news/
NATURE THROUGH ART
SELECTED EXHIBITION AT CASTLE ESPIE, WWT COMBER
STARTS:SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015
ENDS:SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2015
10AM - 4:30PM
FREE
WWW.WWT.ORG.UK
SELECTED EXHIBITION AT CASTLE ESPIE, WWT COMBER
STARTS:SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015
ENDS:SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2015
10AM - 4:30PM
FREE
WWW.WWT.ORG.UK
Winter Exhibition at Framewerks, Belfast
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THE CREATIVE PENINSULA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE DATE: 5 DECEMBER 2014 10:00AM - 6 DECEMBER 2014 4:00PM ARDS ART CENTRE, CONWAY SQUARE, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 4AN TEL: 028 9182 6846 HTTP://WWW.ARDSCREATES.COM |
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Ballynahinch Harvest and Country Living Festival
When: Saturday 27th September 2014 10am until Sunday 28th September 2014 5pm
Entrance Fee: £30 for a Double Ticket (admits two) or £30 for a Family Ticket (2 Adults/4 children),
Disabled Access: Yes
Ballynahinch Harvest & Country Living Festival promises a celebration of country sports,pursuits and lifestyles. Perfect for an amazing autumn family day out, it presents a wonderful blend of sporting, historical and family entertainment, including a medieval jousting, a fine food festival and a country fashion show, to name only a few.
Admission to Montalto: £30 for a Double Ticket (admits two people) or £30 for a Family Ticket (2 Adults & up to 4 children), For further information visit www.ballynahinchharvestfestival.com
Entrance Fee: £30 for a Double Ticket (admits two) or £30 for a Family Ticket (2 Adults/4 children),
Disabled Access: Yes
Ballynahinch Harvest & Country Living Festival promises a celebration of country sports,pursuits and lifestyles. Perfect for an amazing autumn family day out, it presents a wonderful blend of sporting, historical and family entertainment, including a medieval jousting, a fine food festival and a country fashion show, to name only a few.
Admission to Montalto: £30 for a Double Ticket (admits two people) or £30 for a Family Ticket (2 Adults & up to 4 children), For further information visit www.ballynahinchharvestfestival.com
The Creative Peninsula - Open Studios and Craft in the Square
From 1st - 10th August enjoy an exciting programme of craft and visual arts events designed to showcase the prolific artists of the Ards Peninsula and to get everyone creative!
The Programme begins with Craft in the Square, Conway Square, Newtownards on Friday 1st August and continues throughout the week with Exhibitions; Open Studios; Workshops; a Children's Design Challenge; Alfresco Sunday Art; Creative Cafes and a series of professional seminars for Makers - at various venues throughout the Ards Peninsula - and a few beyond!
Craft in the Square, 1 August, 10am to 7pm, Conway Square, Newtownards
'Craft in the Square' is a free open air event on the 1 August featuring a host of Makers and Artists from the Ards Borough, showcasing and selling their work, giving demonstrations and chatting about what inspires them to be creative. Live Music for your enjoyment also.
See ards-council.gov.uk/creativepeninsula for more details
From 1st - 10th August enjoy an exciting programme of craft and visual arts events designed to showcase the prolific artists of the Ards Peninsula and to get everyone creative!
The Programme begins with Craft in the Square, Conway Square, Newtownards on Friday 1st August and continues throughout the week with Exhibitions; Open Studios; Workshops; a Children's Design Challenge; Alfresco Sunday Art; Creative Cafes and a series of professional seminars for Makers - at various venues throughout the Ards Peninsula - and a few beyond!
Craft in the Square, 1 August, 10am to 7pm, Conway Square, Newtownards
'Craft in the Square' is a free open air event on the 1 August featuring a host of Makers and Artists from the Ards Borough, showcasing and selling their work, giving demonstrations and chatting about what inspires them to be creative. Live Music for your enjoyment also.
See ards-council.gov.uk/creativepeninsula for more details
The Creative Peninsula
30 July 2014
End Date:23 August 2014
Venue:Ards Arts Centre
Duration:1 month
Admission: FREE
One of the highlights of our annual exhibition programme returns for its 13th year.
The ‘Creative Peninsula’ was created to showcase the high concentration of artists and craft persons living and working in the Ards Peninsula.
This year the Creative Peninsula exhibition will feature approximately 40 unique pieces of art and craftwork specially selected for display in Ards Arts Centre and created in our Borough.
This exhibition is a celebration of the exclusivity and quality of the artwork produced by local artists and craftspeople and a great opportunity to purchase a beautiful piece of art.
30 July 2014
End Date:23 August 2014
Venue:Ards Arts Centre
Duration:1 month
Admission: FREE
One of the highlights of our annual exhibition programme returns for its 13th year.
The ‘Creative Peninsula’ was created to showcase the high concentration of artists and craft persons living and working in the Ards Peninsula.
This year the Creative Peninsula exhibition will feature approximately 40 unique pieces of art and craftwork specially selected for display in Ards Arts Centre and created in our Borough.
This exhibition is a celebration of the exclusivity and quality of the artwork produced by local artists and craftspeople and a great opportunity to purchase a beautiful piece of art.
Art for NSPCC
http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/12813/auctions/14144?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_val=sarah+majury&search_type=search
Art for NSPCC Exhibition and Silent Auction organised by NSPCC volunteer Carrie Neely of over 100 works of art and sculpture in aid of NSPCC Changing Childhoods Appeal Northern Ireland.
Exhibition of all artworks can be seen at The MAC Belfast over three days on the 24/25/26th March 2014 (10am-7pm).
Facebook event / art for NSPCC
Twitter / #artforNSPCC
More info / www.carrieneely.com
http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/12813/auctions/14144?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_val=sarah+majury&search_type=search
Art for NSPCC Exhibition and Silent Auction organised by NSPCC volunteer Carrie Neely of over 100 works of art and sculpture in aid of NSPCC Changing Childhoods Appeal Northern Ireland.
Exhibition of all artworks can be seen at The MAC Belfast over three days on the 24/25/26th March 2014 (10am-7pm).
Facebook event / art for NSPCC
Twitter / #artforNSPCC
More info / www.carrieneely.com
Creative Peninsula Christmas Craft Fayre.
Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift whilst enjoying seasonal musical interludes by local harpists and musicians.
Complimentary Gift wrapping and Mulled wine will be offered.
Friday 6th December 2013 (10am – 8pm)
Saturday 7th December 2013 (10am – 4pm)
Venue:Georgian & Sunburst Galleries - Ards Arts Centre
Time: Fri 10am - 8pm / Sat 10am - 4pm
Admission:£1 (proceeds donated to the chosen charities of the Mayor of Ards) / U18s Free
Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift whilst enjoying seasonal musical interludes by local harpists and musicians.
Complimentary Gift wrapping and Mulled wine will be offered.
Friday 6th December 2013 (10am – 8pm)
Saturday 7th December 2013 (10am – 4pm)
Venue:Georgian & Sunburst Galleries - Ards Arts Centre
Time: Fri 10am - 8pm / Sat 10am - 4pm
Admission:£1 (proceeds donated to the chosen charities of the Mayor of Ards) / U18s Free
2nd - 3rd August 2013
The Creative Peninsula
Craft in the Square
Newtownards and Comber, Co. Down
www.creativepeninsula.info
The Creative Peninsula
Craft in the Square
Newtownards and Comber, Co. Down
www.creativepeninsula.info
29th - 30th June 2013
A great weekend was had at the Great Game fairs of Ireland at Shane's Castle.
http://www.irishgamefair.com
A great weekend was had at the Great Game fairs of Ireland at Shane's Castle.
http://www.irishgamefair.com
Land, air and sea
2nd May - 9th June 2013
Exhibition of work by Lyn, Emma and Sarah Majury at Castle Espie
For more info
2nd May - 9th June 2013
Exhibition of work by Lyn, Emma and Sarah Majury at Castle Espie
For more info
