Chromatic (iv) 2013, Aisling Conroy
Royal Ulster Academy 133rd Annual Exhibition
17 October 2014 - 4 January 2015
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB
Founded in 1879, the Royal Ulster Academy is the largest and longest established body of practicing visual artists in Northern Ireland. One of the founding principles of the Academy was to hold an annual exhibition of work by both members and non–members of merit. Now in its 133rd year, this event remains one of the highlights of the Northern Ireland arts calendar attracting over 70,000 visitors in 2013. Over 300 works by some of Ireland’s best known and up–and–coming artists will be on display at this year’s exhibition – a mix of painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, photography and film.
Exhibiting artists include: Cristina Bunello, Simon Burch, Tom Climent, Aisling Conroy, David Crone RUA, Róisín de Buitlear, Paul Gaffney, Carol Graham RUA, Angela Halliday ARUA, Brendan Jamison ARUA, Oliver Jeffers, Sharon Kelly RUA, Frances Lambe, Elizabeth Magill ARUA, Niall McCormack, Simon McWilliams RUA, Hamish Moyle, Hughie O Donoghue, Nuala O Donovan, Belen Paton, Kathy Prendergast, Eddie Rafferty ARUA, Paul Seawright RUA, Dermot Seymour ARUA, Neil Shawcross RUA, Mark Shields RUA and Amelia Stein Many of the works on display will be for sale so if you are looking to buy a piece of art this is the perfect opportunity. There is a wide variety of price points to suit most budgets. With the support of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Academy is delighted to present a comprehensive events programme aimed at schools, families, art enthusiasts and the wider general public. These events, which will run throughout the exhibition, include guided exhibition tours, in conversation sessions and workshops for young and old. Admission to the exhibition and participation in all educational activities is free of charge.
Dates and Opening Hours:
Friday 17th October 2014 – Sunday 4th January 2015 Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) The 133rd Annual Exhibition is generously sponsored by KPMG, the leading Accounting and Professional Advisory Firm.http://www.royalulsteracademy.org/annual-exhibition