Artwork from renowned Northern Irish artists such as Colin Davidson, Oliver Jeffers and Graham Gingles are on display in a specially curated exhibition in Ards Arts Centre.
The Collection features a specially curated selection of work from the Arts Council Northern Ireland’s Collection in its Georgian Gallery.
As well as featuring renowned artists such as Colin Davidson, Oliver Jeffers, Graham Gingles, Peter Meanly, Victor Sloan, it showcases work from local artists.
These include works by Karl Harron, Mark Hanvey, Michael Geddis, Brendan Jamison and recent graduate and new acquisition by Hannah Magill Shaw.
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Dr Suzanne Lyle, Head of Visual Arts, Arts Council of Northern Ireland said: “This exhibition has come about thanks to our Art Lending Scheme. By offering the Collection for public display, we are helping to showcase the work of our artists, introduce the public to Northern Ireland’s wealth of creative talent and provide visitors with a rich insight into the artistic practice of our leading visual artists.
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“Many of the artists represented in the Arts Council’s contemporary art collection have major national and international reputations, and in this exhibition at Ards Arts Centre, visitors will discover a wonderfully curated selection of works from our Collection.”
Meanwhile, Ards Arts Centre’s Sunburst Gallery will host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Prints exhibition.
In 2012, twelve leading contemporary UK artists were commissioned by London 2012 to create the official posters for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The commissioned artists were Fiona Banner, Michael Craig-Martin, Martin Creed, Tracey Emin, Anthea Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Gary Hume, Sarah Morris, Chris Ofili, Bridget Riley, Bob and Roberta Smith, and Rachel Whiteread.
A limited number of these prints were then made available for purchase, and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland acquired this series for their Collection.
The series on display in the Sunburst Gallery is a rare opportunity to see these prints displayed together.
The exhibitions are open until Saturday 27 January 2024. For more information on the exhibitions visit www.andculture.org.uk.