Open Call: MMM#5
August 3, 2016
R-Space Gallery invites submissions for our annual Materials Messages and Meaning group show in response to the theme: “Why did I do it?” Proposals are sought from artists at any stage of their career, working in any media, who are based in NI or beyond. Five selected artists will receive a fee for a talk […]
Read MoreGallery for hire
June 28, 2016
R-Space Gallery is supported by funding from ACNI, which allows us to curate and commission six exhibitions per year. The galley is also available for hire to contemporary artists, groups or collectives working at high standards in any media. The charge of £200 per week (min 2 weeks) includes marketing support of your exhibition through […]
Read MoreExhibition Open Call
June 2, 2016
Form, Function & Food 3 to 30 September 2016 R-Space Gallery invites proposals for a group exhibition entitled Form Function & Food presented in response to Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink 2016. The theme for the month of September is Bread and Baking, so we particularly encourage submissions relevant to that subject area. The exhibition […]
Read MoreFree workshop
June 1, 2016
Janet Hackney presents a free workshop: Playing with Thread on Saturday 11 June, 2-4pm. Participants will use thread or yarn to make a brooch or tassel. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and ability, including children. Free admission, materials provided.
Read MoreWe're hiring!
May 18, 2016
PT Freelance office administrator/manager The post holder would: Manage and maintain office systems: files, accounts, policies, communications, finance (incl spreadsheets), reports, minutes, contracts and databases. Have successful fundraising experience. Assist with the continuing development of the visual arts programme of events, exhibitions and workshops. Act as gallery assistant and key holder as required. Report to […]
Read MoreOpen Call
January 13, 2016
R-Space Gallery invites submissions from artists using Tattoos and/or Tattoo culture as their starting point or inspiration for creating works of art for an exhibition in Lisburn, Northern Ireland in April-May 2016. Selected works in any medium will be considered from artists in any location. Please email your artist statement and short CV (max one […]
Read MoreOpen Call
December 9, 2015
We are looking for a talented visual artist, sound artist or musician to deliver a workshop at R-Space Gallery on Saturday 6 February 2016 as part of our 'VISIONING Weekender'. The workshop should be related to sound or moving images in some way and should be fun, creative and engaging for the participants. VISIONING at […]
Read MoreCulture Night 2015
September 2, 2015
Friday 18 September 2015 6-9pm Join us for a packed evening of creativity, hospitality and entertainment. Opening of On Your Marks, an exhibition showing interim work from a collaborative exploration of Irish and Swedish linen heritage. Introduction by textile artist Helen McAllister at 7pm. Meet participating artists from Dublin and Malmo, Sweden. Hear artist Margareta Bergstrand's presentation on the history of […]
Read MoreInfoRm
August 27, 2015
Starting at R-Space this autumn, a series of informal monthly lectures. Join us for the launch on Culture Night, Friday 18 September, 6-9pm. Season 1: Autumn 2015 24 September: Dr Christopher Laughlin: William Todd Jones, radical MP 29 October: Anthea McWilliams: Cultural and historical legacy of Lisburn's Sir Richard Wallace 26 November: Amanda Croft: […]
Read MoreOpen Call - Materials Messages Meaning #4 2015
August 19, 2015
Materials, Messages & Meaning #4 2015 R-Space Gallery invites submissions from Northern Ireland artists in response to the theme: “Nothing is ever as it seems” “The world is seldom what it seems; to man, who dimly sees, realities appear as dreams, and dreams realities”. Samuel Johnston Materials Messages & Meaning 2015 will be our […]
Read MoreEuropean Heritage Open Days 2015
August 12, 2015
'Is She Blew' exhibition by artist, curator and DJ David Littler (sampler-culture clash) Back for one day only - Saturday 12 September 11am to 5pm "At half past five the horn will blow, Six o'clock we all must go, And if you be a minute late. Robert McCabe will shut the gate.' 'Is She blew' refers […]
Read MoreDonaghadee Workshops
July 23, 2015
Linen Futures is supported by a programme of workshops, hosted by Jane McCann in Donaghadee. Learn from the artists themselves in a glorious seaside location. https://www.rspacelisburn.com/donaghadee-workshops/
Read MoreMarion Michell artists Skype talk May 2nd 2015
May 21, 2015
Marion Michell: Greetings from the in-between Listen to this talk on SoundCloud Strands of wishful thinking... If only I could say, at this moment: I'm here, with you, this afternoon, share space, art, thoughts and questions with you, directly, face to face. Instead I say: I wanted to be there, with you, ponder pleasures, perks and pains […]
Read MoreOpen Call - Artist Short Films
January 6, 2015
Open Call - R-Space Gallery is looking for submissions of artist short films and videoworks to be screened as part of our series of #VISIONING events. All works will be screened sequentially on a projector in standard definition. We will be selecting two films over 15 minutes in length and two films that are under […]
Read MoreResearch Commission Opportunity
November 28, 2014
R-Space Gallery seeks to commission an organisation or consultant(s) to carry out a research/ feasibility study to inform the development of a potential International Arts Biennial with the working title The Art of Linen. This projected is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Deadline for research proposal - Monday 15th December 2014. Decision by […]
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