Down Arts Collective – 1st Thursday of every month

Down Arts Collective is a welcoming monthly gathering for artists of all disciplines who live, work, or create within Newry, Mourne and Down.

Inspired by the nurturing, reflective spirit of spaces like the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, this hub is a place to pause, meet kindred creatives, and nourish the long game of artmaking — not alone, but together.

Whether you’re a painter, performer, writer, filmmaker, musician, community artist, or simply a curious creative soul, Down Arts Collective offers an open door and a warm cup of coffee.

In a landscape where artists often work in isolation or compete for limited resources, this hub provides an antidote: a regular, gently held space for peer connection, creative visibility, and mutual support.

Our Goals are Simple but Vital:

  • To connect local artists and creative practitioners across disciplines
  • To support artistic practice through dialogue, shared knowledge, and funding insights
  • To nurture the arts ecology of the region through collective momentum
  • To cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose for artists in our rural and urban communities.

more information: www.facebook.com/events/660812156522618/

2-6 Irish Street , BT30 6BP Downpatrick, United Kingdom

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CONTACT US

7 Donegall Street Place, Donegall Street, Belfast. Northern Ireland. BT1 2FN
TEL: +44(0)2890923493
EMAIL: info@capartscentre.com

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New Belfast Community Arts Initiative trading as Community Arts Partnership is a registered charity (XR 36570) and a company limited by guarantee (Northern Ireland NI 37645).Registered with The Charity Commission as New Belfast Community Arts Initiative - NIC105169.