Golden Thread Gallery

A sandy beach with a pebble shoreline and a tall watchtower against a backdrop of blue skies and calm ocean waves.

💛CURRENT EXHIBITION💛
THE BORDER THAT CROSSED ME by AZZEDINE SALECK
22 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2026, Upper Gallery
A multi-sensory exhibition exploring surveillance technology, border infrastructures, and climate migration. Devised in collaboration with FLAX Artist Studios, Belfast.
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A photo of deep blue velvet curtains partially drawn, revealing a sliver of bright light from behind.

💛CURRENT EXHIBITION💛
MISE EN ABYME by SHARON MURPHY
22 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2026, Lower Gallery
Curated by Sarah McAvera. Drawing from her background in theatre, influences from psychoanalysis, and magic realism, Murphy investigates the line between illusion and reality.

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Cheerful snowman with red hat and orange carrot nose decorates tree on snowy night. Text: "GTG Christmas Mini-Market, Saturday 29 November, 12-4 PM."

❄️CHRISTMAS MINI MARKET 29th NOV❄️
Come along to our mini market in the Hub! Celebrating local artists & makers, with art prints, handmade jewelry, art books and delicious cakes & treats. Have a mince pie or some mulled wine, enjoy a discount in our bookshop, and find that perfect Christmas gift!

PLEASE NOMINATE US NOW TO WIN SPECIAL CHARITY DRAW!

You can can nominate the Golden Thread Gallery to win £1000!

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In December, the Benefact Group Movement for Good is giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days. Please help support our work by nominating us!

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WE'RE HIRING! *LINK FIXED!*
GTG is hiring an Engagement Assistant to support visitor experience at the gallery. Applications close 12pm on Tues 18th November. Application pack on our website here:

goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/gtg-is-hirin...

Golden Thread Gallery is an equal opportunities employer.

YouTube video by Golden Thread Gallery Belfast City of Stories - Arts & Older People Workshops 2025

ARTS & OLDER PEOPLE 2025: CITY OF STORIES!
Watch highlights from our Arts & Older People workshops earlier this year, supported by @artscouncilni @thenationallottery.bsky.social Don't forget, our Hub space is always open for art activities, so come on in out of the cold 😍

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Promotional poster for "Radical Hope," with bold white text over bright blue and black abstract design background, with the text details about showcasing works from the Arsenal Gallery in Białystok, running from 13.09 to 8.11.2025.

A series of four black-and-white photo booth strips featuring two men in various poses against a checkered background. The men are performers Oskar Dawicki and Hubert Zemler.

RADICAL HOPE @ LATE NIGHT ART BELFAST
Thursday 2nd October 5-8PM
Join us on Thursday evening to explore Radical Hope and experience TOURNIQUET, a live performance from Oskar Dawicki & Hubert Zemler. Performance will begin at 6:30pm approx.
goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/event/late-n...

We are thrilled to announce that Development Manager Liz Byrne has been awarded an Achates Community Bursary!
Achates Community is a platform for cultural sector charity employees offering support and learning, a leadership programme and community spaces.
www.achates.org.uk/services/ach...

Detail from 'Nothing is Lost' sculpture by Tom Bevan. A shadow box filled with various small objects, including doll parts, figurines, and curious trinkets, organized within a wooden frame.

Read the latest 'Artists from the Archive' by Brian McAvera now, exploring the work of sculptor Tom Bevan. These essays are drawn from #NIVARLA, our Northern Ireland Visual Art Research Library & Archive.

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#visualart #northernireland

Rainbow background with text: “Celebrate Pride with GTG. Banner making workshops, July 24-25. Safe Space Drop-In, July 26. Golden Thread Gallery.”

Celebrate Belfast Pride at GTG 🌈
Slay at Belfast Pride with your own unique banner, created at one of our free Banner Making Workshops!
📅 Thurs 24 and Fri 25 July ⏰ 1-2PM 📍 The Hub
ℹ️ Book via Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.ie/.../belfast-....
#belfastpride #artforeveryone

GALLERY CLOSED FRIDAY 11th & SATURDAY 12th JULY
We will be back open on Tuesday 15th July at 11am as usual. See you then!

A child in a blue shirt sits on a bench surrounded by colorful artwork on the wall, holding up paper drawings with enthusiasm.

A child in a colorful tie-dye shirt colors alongside an adult at a table, surrounded by art supplies in a bright, cheerful space.

Children engaged in a coloring activity at a table, surrounded by colorful art supplies and drawings hanging on the wall behind them.

FAMILY WORKSHOP FUN!🧳🕶🌞
A busy workshop inspired by our Sophie Calle exhibition on Saturday! We love supporting kids & families to connect and get creative. All our workshops are free, because we want everyone to be able to join in! Visit our website to see what's coming up and book your spot.

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THANK YOU!
It was fantastic to be a finalist for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear Huge thanks to our audiences, friends, funders, advocates & supporters, and a special thank you to our incredible volunteers. Congratulations to Beamish and to Chapter, Perth Museum and Compton Verney, it was an honour!

JUST ONE DAY TO GO
One sleep until we find out the winner of @artfund.bsky.social Museum of the Year 2025! Who is your Museum of the Year? Check out the other finalists below and show them some love ❤ @beamish_museum @chapterartscentre @compton_verney
@perthmuseumuk #MuseumOfTheYear

COUNTDOWN TO ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR!
Just one week to the Art Fund #MuseumOfTheYear award in Liverpool. What an amazing few months it's been... we're looking forward to meeting the other finalists from Beamish, Compton Verney, Chapter and Perth Museum to celebrate in person 🥂🍾wish us luck!

The Golden Thread Gallery building with large windows and a modern facade, bustling with visitors near a city street. An inset picture shows a woman using British Sign Language.

The Golden Thread Gallery building with large windows and a modern facade, bustling with visitors near a city street. An inset picture shows a woman using Irish Sign Language.

NEW GTG ACCESS VIDEOS
Thanks to brilliant support from @universityofatypical.org we're delighted to share our new access videos, taking you step by step through the gallery. With ISL and BSL versions, we hope they will make it easier for everyone to visit us!
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@artfund.bsky.social #MuseumOfTheYear Dash to all 5 finalists @goldenthreadni.bsky.social @perthmuseum.bsky.social @beamishmuseum.bsky.social Compton Verney & Chapter and each visit forming part of the official @guinnessworldrecords.com attempt to Visit The Most Museums in One Year. 🏛️❤️

A navy blue tote bag with green and white logo from Golden Thread Gallery, with art supplies, booklets, and promotional materials visible peeking out from the top of the bag, celebrating its shortlisted status.

Say hello to the new limited edition GTG tote bag 😍 In celebration of being an @artfund.bsky.social #MuseumoftheYear finalist, we're running a weekly raffle to win a tote bag filled with exclusive art prizes! To enter, all you have to do is visit the gallery - it's that simple 😄 See you soon!

We'll be The Golden Thread Gallery @goldenthreadni.bsky.social Belfast on Thursday 5th June for the return of Lilith! We hope to see you there. More news soon!

A pink falcon statue sits on a black and white speckled pedestal. It is placed on a bright yellow bracket shelf against a plain wall. The tone is modern and artistic.

A glowing blue neon tube wraps around a pipe in a dark room. The vibrant blue light creates a futuristic and mysterious atmosphere.

🍷LATE NIGHT ART TONIGHT!🍷
Galleries & arts venues across Belfast open late tonight! Join us from 5-8pm this evening, and explore our exhibitions 'Stay A While' by Stuart Calvin and 'Decoys & Ghosts' by John Rainey. #latenightartbelfast

Exterior of the Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast, featuring a mural and a "Shortlisted" banner for Museum of the Year 2023.

ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR
We're thrilled to share the good news that we've been shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #MuseumoftheYear !

goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/gtg-shortlis...

Colourful illustrations and symbols of art activities like pencils, paintbrushes, in yellow, pink, green and blue in a panel of mini posters for Golden Thread Gallery workshops. Dates in May and June 2025, with colorful, playful designs and themes suitable for various age groups, all free of charge.

Our May workshops are live on our website and on Eventbrite now! Free, fun, creative activities for all ages. Come along to the gallery and celebrate the joy of visual art with us!
#visualart #freeeventsbelfast #artisforeveryone
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A pink falcon statue sits on a black and white speckled pedestal. It is placed on a bright yellow bracket shelf against a plain wall. The tone is modern and artistic.

EXHIBITION LAUNCH: JOHN RAINEY, 'DECOYS & GHOSTS'
Saturday 12th April 1-3PM 🍷
Please join us for the launch of a beautiful new exhibition by sculptor John Rainey, featuring retrospective and new work. Refreshments will be served. goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/event/exhibi...

I can’t believe this is happening!
Thank you @goldenthreadni.bsky.social and Centre Culturel Irlandais

Close-up of a glowing blue tube wrapped around a pipe in a dimly lit room, creating a futuristic and mysterious vibe. Part of a sculpture by Stuart Calvin.

A black-and-white portrait of a person with glasses and a beard, looking into the camera with a calm expression. Text reads: "Stuart Calvin, Stay A While, 3 Apr–7 June 2025."

✨ LATE NIGHT ART BELFAST - STUART CALVIN LAUNCH✨
Join us on Thursday evening for the launch of 'Stay A While', a new exhibition by Belfast sculptor Stuart Calvin. Drop in, have a glass of wine, experience the beautiful work, and enjoy an evening of inspiring contemporary art! #latenightartbelfast

Colorful illustration in teal, yellow, pink and navy featuring whimsical characters and fantastical elements, with the phrase "Bank of Ideas" prominently displayed.

BANK OF IDEAS WORKSHOP!💡
Do you have a creative idea for Belfast? You could be in with a chance to get up to £2000 to bring it to life! Whether you’re an individual or group, join us this Saturday 5th April 1-3pm for an Idea Generating Workshop. Tea & coffee provided! Book here: tinyurl.com/2eeze5bb

BUILDING AN UNDERSEA WORLD! FOR AGES 6-15🪸
Come along this Friday for a FREE workshop to learn about deep-sea coral & marine life from artist Lauren Moffatt. Create a coral creature to be part of a virtual ocean landscape! Kids receive a voucher for taking part. Book here: tinyurl.com/55tey5rb

An image of our exhibition 'History of the Present' by Maria Fusco and Margaret Salmon. It shows a large white wall displaying various unframed pictures of different sizes, a collection of art in an indoor gallery setting.

GTG IS OPEN FOR LATE NIGHT ART TOMORROW, THURSDAY 6TH MARCH!

DON'T FORGET, WE OPEN FROM 5PM AND CLOSE AT 8PM, SO MAKE US YOUR FIRST STOP! 🍷
#latenightart #latenightartbelfast

We'll be at @goldenthreadni.bsky.social Belfast on Thursday evening! Come say hallo, grab a copy of our Legion issue and see some groovy art! Hopefully see you there!