18th August 2023
Exciting New Season Unveiled at Flowerfield Arts Centre: Creativity, Community, and Culture.
We are thrilled to announce the release of our Sept - Dec Arts Guide presenting a captivating blend of creative opportunities and cultural highlights.
With an engaging mix of live music, enriching exhibitions, immersive workshops and festive celebrations, we have something for audiences of all ages!
Live Performances
Our Auditorium becomes a haven for music enthusiasts this Autumn, hosting captivating performances by renowned artists. Expect to be mesmerized by folk trio Trú (15th September- with support from Ex-Isles) and mesmerizing Irish Trad quintet Goitse (6th October) in association with Moving on Music. Join Northern Ireland young Pianist Cahal Masterson as he celebrates 190 years of Brahms, followed by the much-anticipated return of Anthony Toner with Ghost Notes. Vol. 2.. Experience the enchanting sounds of Ferna (aka Hannah McPhillimy) as she graces the stage with her critically acclaimed debut album Understudy.
Bannsider Productions are bringing their performance of Nick Payne’s Constellations to Flowerfield in October, plus Flowerfield is once again partnering with Cinemagic initiative 'Young Audiences Supporting Food Banks' for a Free screening of Ernest & Celestine.
Exhibitions
Flowerfield Arts Centre presents a selected retrospective exhibition of work by the renowned Coleraine-born artist John Johnson (1957 – 2019).
A self-taught painter with no formal training, John felt compelled by a sense of wonder to record the world around him developing a unique visual style and an original and refreshing approach to ‘seeing things’.
His first love was the Causeway Coast, yet he also travelled widely - we are given beautiful glimpses of the South of France, in particular, Saint Paul de Vence. We also catch the stark reality of ‘The Troubles’ via his riot shield paintings and we are lifted by his mesmerising ‘Altnagelvin - Hill of Sparrow Paintings’.
A Space for Creativity and Connection
Flowerfield Arts Centre introduces "Mums Meet and Make," a creative series designed for new mothers with infants under one-year-old. These workshops provide an opportunity to combat isolation, foster community, and spark creativity, all while allowing mothers to enjoy much-needed "me time."
As well as this series we have packed programmes of creative workshops for adults and children, in fused glass, ceramics, painting, movement, and textiles, including some workshops with a festival flavour as we head towards Christmas.
Halloween and Christmas Magic
As Autumn approaches, get ready for the spine-tingling return of the Halloween Haunted Open Day on Saturday 28th October. Dive into the Halloween spirit with a family screening of Hotel Transylvania followed by creepy craft workshops, spooky storytelling, and even a monster mash dance workshop with Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company.
As the festive cheer fills the air, mark your calendars for the Christmas Craft Market (11 November – 21 December), presenting exquisite pieces crafted by artisans from the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough. We invite you to join us from 10am on Saturday 11th November for the official launch of the market with festive music and drop-in arts activities for kids. Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market will also be here with hot food treats and even more special gifts.
The new Arts Guide can be downloaded HERE alternatively, you can pick up a copy from reception from Friday 25th August.
