, What s On At ISLAND ARTS CENTRE ISLAND Arts Centre looks forward to welcoming you back to its new season programme this autumn that has something for everyone from live, sidesplitting comedy shows such as Paddy Raff and Kevin McAleer to the gentle classical music of the Studio Symphony Orchestra and musicians Grainne Duffy and Anthony Toner as well as our ever-popular adult, children’s and family classes and workshops and gallery exhibitions. For those of you starting out with your little ones on their life-long artistic journeys, we have our specially designed ISLAND Minis courses for 1-4 years and the return of our popular Culture Club for 6-11 years, when they can let their imaginations soar by exploring all sorts of arts from printing to felting, to Wolf Moon painting by Andrew Gault, Exhibiting 17th November - 22nd December. sculpting to working with mixed media and recyclables. Also, returning is our very own ISLAND Youth Theatre led by professional, creative producers, Christina Nelson and Jazzmin McClure who will be developing the performing arts talents of local young people for a professionally presented stage production.
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Gallery highlights include local artist Andrew Gault, with his stunning landscape paintings of Ireland and Scotland and Anna McGurn exhibiting with Patricia Kelly presenting ‘Cloth and Clay’ complemented by the showcasing of local community art and projects. Day, suitable for the whole To get things started, we are inviting you to our FREE Open Arts Day family on 10th September from 10am to 2pm when you can enjoy re-visiting the arts centre and the fun of our taster sessions in pottery and printmaking, art demonstrations by local creative and performing artists, including Artist-in-Residence and former RUA President Carol Graham, accompanied by live music from the Lisburn Ukes. Another date for your diary is Twilight Night on 27th October, when this year the streets of Lisburn will be lit-up with a bespoke community lantern parade culminating in a host of themed fun family activities and fireworks in Wallace Park and Hallowe’en Arts Festival running in ISLAND Arts Centre from 19th October to 1st November.
Anthony Toner Paddy Raff Kevin McAleer The Swing Gals A Christmas Carol Ronnie Greer Arts & Crafts Courses Family Workshops Hallowe'en Arts Festival
To keep up-to-date with ticket sales and event updates simply follow us on our socials, @islandartcentre or book ahead at: www.islandartscentre.com. In the meantime, we are excited to be back and look forward to seeing you soon!
September to December 2022
Your, ISLAND Arts Team
www.islandartscentre.com Box Office: 028 9250 9508 171
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