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Golden Thread Gallery
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Belfast's leading contemporary art gallery, free entry, all welcome!
Finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025
Now open at 23-29 Queen Street, BT1 6EA
Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4
www.goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
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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!
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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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:

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Golden Thread Gallery is an equal opportunities employer.
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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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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Belfast City of Stories - Arts & Older People Workshops 2025
YouTube video by Golden Thread Gallery
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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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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.
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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.
September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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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
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.
July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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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
Rainbow background with text: “Celebrate Pride with GTG. Banner making workshops, July 24-25. Safe Space Drop-In, July 26. Golden Thread Gallery.”
July 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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GALLERY CLOSED FRIDAY 11th & SATURDAY 12th JULY
We will be back open on Tuesday 15th July at 11am as usual. See you then!
July 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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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.
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.
July 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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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!
A group of people dressed in elegant attire poses with drinks at an event inside the Museum of Liverpool, adorned with greenery and decor.
July 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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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
June 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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!
June 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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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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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.
June 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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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. 🏛️❤️
June 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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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!
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.
May 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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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!
May 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🍷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
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.
May 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR
We're thrilled to share the good news that we've been shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #MuseumoftheYear !

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Exterior of the Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast, featuring a mural and a "Shortlisted" banner for Museum of the Year 2023.
April 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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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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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.
April 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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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...
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.
April 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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I can’t believe this is happening!
Thank you @goldenthreadni.bsky.social and Centre Culturel Irlandais
CCI Paris Visual Artist residency award announced : Golden Thread Gallery
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April 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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✨ 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
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."
April 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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
Colorful illustration in teal, yellow, pink and navy featuring whimsical characters and fantastical elements, with the phrase "Bank of Ideas" prominently displayed.
April 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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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
Building an undersea world! Free art workshop for 6–15-year-olds
Come along Golden Thread Gallery to learn about deep-sea coral & the ocean. Create your own coral creature for a virtual reality project!
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March 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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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
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.
March 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM