CRAFT NI Gallery

CRAFT NI Gallery Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF

Craft NI Gallery
115 - 119 Royal Avenue
Belfast
BT1 1FF

With prices ranging from the modest to the more luxurious you will find Craft, Applied Art & Design by established and emerging Artist/Designer/Makers that will help you meet all your key purchasing occasions and a constantly changing programme of exhibitions to provide a feast for the eyes and food for the soul.

28/05/2026

Discover bold design and exceptional craftsmanship at Craft NI Gallery!

Striking alternative jewellery designs, beautifully handcrafted across glass, textiles and acrylic, these latest collections celebrate creativity in various forms.

Featuring:
⚪️Contemporary jewellery by Anne Earls Boylan SLS Jewellery
⚪️Vibrant glass works by Maggie Napier
⚪️Rich, tactile textiles by Janice Gilmore
⚪️Expressive acrylic pieces by Marlene McKibben

Whether you’re searching for a unique gift or something truly distinctive for yourself, explore handmade work that pushes boundaries while celebrating local talent!

“The green fields of home shine brightest beneath a summer sun.” 🌿☀️A beautiful reflection of countryside warmth and mem...
27/05/2026

“The green fields of home shine brightest beneath a summer sun.” 🌿☀️

A beautiful reflection of countryside warmth and memory, perfectly captured in the stunning textile details of artwork. The rich greens and glowing light bring a sense of peace, nostalgia, and the timeless beauty of home.

Wishing everyone a lovely bank holiday weekend!☀️The gallery will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will reopen on Tuesd...
23/05/2026

Wishing everyone a lovely bank holiday weekend!☀️

The gallery will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will reopen on Tuesday as usual.

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You may have spotted striking large Moon Jars in the gallery — and we’re delighted to now have these beautiful smaller ...
20/05/2026

You may have spotted striking large Moon Jars in the gallery — and we’re delighted to now have these beautiful smaller vessels available too!

‘The Narrows’ stoneware vase collection is inspired by the dramatic meeting point of the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough, where tidal energy and movement shape the landscape. Each piece reflects the dynamic flow and turbulence of this unique coastal environment through expressive maiolica glaze decals and layered textures.

Handmade in County Down, Tracey’s work is deeply connected to the Irish landscape, creating vessels that celebrate discovery, nature, and the emotional pull of our coastlines.

These smaller pieces make a thoughtful gift or a beautiful addition to your home — perfect for shelves, side tables, or simply admired as sculptural objects in their own right 💙

Pop into the gallery to see them in person.

📣 Calling all makers — the Craft NI Gallery 2026 application process is now live!If you’re interested in having your wor...
14/05/2026

📣 Calling all makers — the Craft NI Gallery 2026 application process is now live!

If you’re interested in having your work showcased in one of Belfast’s leading craft spaces, now is the time to apply.

We’re excited to see submissions from across all craft disciplines, with a special interest in basketry and lace making.

Selected makers will have the opportunity to sell their work in Belfast city centre, reaching both loyal gallery visitors and the growing number of tourists discovering local craft in the city. Successful applicants will also benefit from ongoing promotion and marketing support from the gallery team.

🗓 Applications close Friday 5 June 2026 at 5pm. Full details and the application link below:

https://craftni.org/call-for-applications-craft-ni-gallery-4/

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A few highlights from the opening night of our current exhibition, 𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚!🌿A big thank you to Craft NI Cha...
12/05/2026

A few highlights from the opening night of our current exhibition, 𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚!🌿

A big thank you to Craft NI Chair Kim Mawhinney for opening the exhibition and to the makers who travelled to be here for the evening! We missed those who were not able to make it but we are delighted to have their works in our Gallery space.

The Gallery was busy as usual on a Late Night Art, and 𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 is now open t othe public until June 26th. Those who cannot make it in person can read more about the exhibiting makers and their works on our exhibition website:

https://exhibitions.craftni.org/exhibitions/a-hand-in-nature/

𝙍𝙝𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙢, the upcoming August Craft Month exhibition, is now accepting applications! This year, we invite makers to consi...
12/05/2026

𝙍𝙝𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙢, the upcoming August Craft Month exhibition, is now accepting applications! This year, we invite makers to consider the connections between making and music.

Are you drawn to the rhythm and repetition of traditional music, where patterns emerge, repeat and develop? Do you visualise harmony and tone in your work or does it call to mind a soundscape? Or see the movement and flow of a lyric? A musician playing in a group may bring a new interpretation to a piece in that context – does working in a collaboration drive new elements of your practice? Has a song sparked an impulse or an idea that you want to express through your making? Or perhaps the tactile pull of the materials used in instrument-making – metal, wood, leather and textile – open areas for exploration for you.

We invite you to consider these and other interpretations of the theme for our August Craft Month exhibition 2026 and we look forward to receiving your proposals!

https://craftni.org/2026-august-craft-month-exhibition-callout-rhythm/

📅 Deadline to apply: Sunday, June 7th
📷: Celine Traynor

Wishing everyone a sunny and relaxing Bank Holiday weekend! ☀️Just a reminder that the Gallery will be closed on Monday,...
01/05/2026

Wishing everyone a sunny and relaxing Bank Holiday weekend! ☀️

Just a reminder that the Gallery will be closed on Monday, May 4th - we will be back open on Tuesday!

𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 opens next week, Thursday May 7th at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast! Join us for the official opening 6 - 9...
29/04/2026

𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 opens next week, Thursday May 7th at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast!

Join us for the official opening 6 - 9pm and meet some of the participating makers as the Gallery stays open late for Late Night Art Belfast!

This group exhibition of art metalwork and jewellery highlights the inextricable connection between makers and the natural world, whether it is through the use of materials, their function or underlying narrative. The works on display honour the elements that made their existence possible and emphasise the importance of hand-making skills.

Participating makers: Angela O'Kelly, Cara Murphy, Cecilia Moore, Clodagh Molloy, Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill, Eimear Conyard, Eva Lynch, Stuart Cairns and Rauni Higson.

Image: Lynch Design

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Belfast City Council Own Art Visit Belfast Cathedral Quarter Belfast

, what can we say! These stunning vessels command much attention in the gallery! Their pops of colour with impressive ha...
28/04/2026

, what can we say!

These stunning vessels command much attention in the gallery! Their pops of colour with impressive hand painted detail is achieved using diluted layers of under glaze to create the background colour, the dot pattern is then built up using various fine brushes!

This particular piece is priced @£650 and is available via .art in interest free instalments.

Please contact the Gallery or DM for more info.

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115/119 Royal Avenue
Belfast
BT11FF

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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