OPENING HOURS: 10.00 to 13.00 and 13.30 to 16.00 | Tuesday – Saturday
At the Basement Gallery we curate over 6 exhibitions annually from both local and national artists. In addition we also run a Visual Artist in Residence programme and can arrange Gallery visits. Upcoming exhibitions are listed in our programme and in the link below.
Current Exhibitions
Sweeney’s Descent
Various artists
15th July – 28th August 2021
A contemporary take on the legend of Buile Shuibhne (Mad King Sweeney), who was driven insane by a monk’s curse. Orbiting around Sweeney King ‘a digital poem’ that incorporates words, images and an ambient soundtrack, the exhibition includes 2D and 3D work, painting, textiles, installation, film and performance. The digital poem is a collaboration between poet Tony Bailie, artist Maurice Burns and musician Mark Skillen and the exhibition features work from the Co. Armagh-based Shore Collective.
Live online launch: Wednesday 14th July at 7pm on Facebook Live.
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