ISLAND ARTS CENTRE What ,s On At

from Ulster Tatler September 2022

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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 Ra and Kevin McAleer to the gentle classical music of the Studio Symphony Orchestra and musicians Grainne Du y 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 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.

Gallery highlights include local artist Andrew Gault, with his stunning landscape paintings of Ireland and Anna McGurn Patricia Kelly presenting ‘Cloth and Clay’ complemented by the showcasing of local community art and projects.

Season Programme

Scotland and exhibiting with projects. Carol Graham

Key Highlights

Anthony Toner

Paddy Ra

Kevin McAleer

The Swing Gals

A Christmas Carol

Ronnie Greer

Arts & Crafts Courses

Family Workshops

Hallowe'en Arts Festival

To get things started, we are inviting you to our FREE Open Arts Day, suitable for the whole 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 , 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.

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.