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Engine Room Gallery

Explore our diverse exhibition spaces over 3 floors where local and international artists showcase their work.

We show 100's of artists and 1 000's of art each year with monthly changing exhibitions

Operating for 27 years we have curators with over 50 years experience in the industry

Explore one of NI's largest exhibition spaces with 3 floors and 5 galleries

Exhibitions

Knowledge

Space

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Sat 24th August

Join us on August 24th for a talk by renowned comic book artist William Simpson, as he shares insights into his creative process and artwork.

2pm
Join us for a talk by

William Simpson

about his work

William

Simpson

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Opening Night

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OF THE

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Address

59 North Street, Belfast

Date and Time

Tuesday - Saturday Thursday 5th December

7pm - 9.30pm

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Opening Night

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

OF THE

Engine Room Gallery Christmas Show - logo
Engine Room Gallery Christmas Show - logo

Address

59 North Street, Belfast

Date and Time

Thursday 5th December

7pm - 9.30pm

Engine Room Gallery Rehanging Notice
Engine Room Gallery Rehanging Notice

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Christmas Show

New EXHIBITIONS

5th December - 20th December

5th December - 20th December

Explore What's On

Christmas Show

New EXHIBITIONS

5th December - 20th December

5th December - 20th December

Explore What's On

Christmas Show
a Christmas tree art piece
a Christmas tree art piece

New EXHIBITIONS

5th December - 20th December

5th December - 20th December

Explore What's On

Neil Shawcross
Mad But Wonderful

NEW EXHIBITIONS

The Fine Art of Printmaking
Austin Clarke
3rd October - 31th October
3rd October - 31th October

3rd October - 31st October

Small Works Exhibition
Group Show
3rd October - 31th October
The Green House
Group Video

Explore What's On

Old Favourites New Friends

Retro Fit

NEW EXHIBITIONS

William Simpson

Natalie Gibson

In Heart and Sorrow
5th September - 28th September

About the Engine Room Gallery

The Engine Room Gallery was founded in 1997 in East Belfast and since then has been running monthly changing shows. It provides space for local and international artists to showcase their work. With 3 floors of exhibition spaces, we host the largest gallery space in Northern Ireland. The gallery is a registered charity and relies on volunteers and art that is sold in shows (donations) to support it.

black and white abstract painting
black and white abstract painting
Local and International Artists Showcase
Supporting Artists Through Charity

Our gallery works with the public, schools, collages and universities, putting on workshops to enhance the art sector of NI and offers a platform for artists to exhibit their work, with a focus on supporting the local and international art community. We depend on volunteers and donations to continue our mission.

About the Engine Room Gallery

In 1996 a small group of East Belfast artists formed the East Belfast Arts Collective. Early in 1997 they were made a limited company and a registered charity and opened the Engine Room Gallery in the Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road.

The Engine Room Gallery picture of the Summer Show
The Engine Room Gallery picture of the Summer Show

Find out about the history of the gallery

The Engine Room Gallery has run continuously for 27 years, the exhibitions held monthly using local Irish artist (North and South), British and international artists. We have had 5 different major galleries in various locations and are currently in the city centre on North Street.

We have in those years run nearly 600 exhibitions using 100s of artists and have within the collective a wide range of both age and talent, ranging from young artists just graduated from art college to well known artists in their 80’s, a number of academicians and 3 MBE’s.

Our gallery overlooks Belfast Cathedral, with an entrance on North Street. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with free admission.

About the Engine Room Gallery

In 1996 a small group of East Belfast artists formed the East Belfast Arts Collective. Early in 1997 they were made a limited company and a registered charity and opened the Engine Room Gallery in the Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road.

Find out about the history of the gallery

The Engine Room Gallery has run continuously for 27 years, the exhibitions held monthly using local Irish artist (North and South), British and international artists. We have had 5 different major galleries in various locations and are currently in the city centre on North Street.

We have in those years run nearly 600 exhibitions using 100s of artists and have within the collective a wide range of both age and talent, ranging from young artists just graduated from art collage to well known artists in their 80’s, a number of academicians and 3 MBE’s.

Our gallery overlooks Belfast Cathedral, with an entrance on North Street. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with free admission.

Contemporary Art

Providing spaces for local and international artists to exhibit their work.

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Schools, Colleges & Universities

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a person writing on a whiteboard

Supporting young people, helping them learn more about art and the industry

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an artist sitting painting at a workshop
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three men and woman standing while looking at bulletin board

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Schools, Collages & Universities
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a person writing on a whiteboard

Supporting young people, helping them learn more about art and the industry

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Talks and Workshops

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Find Us

Gallery Address

59 North Street, Belfast

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Saturday

10.30am - 4.00pm

Closed - Sunday & Monday