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Belfast Peer Support Programme 2026: Speed Curating | Informal Gallery Walk- 26th November

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Brian Kielt
Published 01/11/26 - 1 day ago
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Description

The Belfast Peer Support Programme 2026 is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering visual artists across Northern Ireland, particularly those working in isolated and rural areas. Through curated opportunities for engagement with curators, artist talks, and professional development activities, this programme provides critical support and visibility to independent artists.

The final event of this year’s programme will have a flurry of activity as artists can engage in 1-1 speed curating sessions with invited curators. After lunch, there will then be an informal gallery walk around some of the artistic spaces in Belfast City Centre.

Structure

  • 10:00 am – 10:15 am: Introduction
  • 10:15 am – 12:30 pm: Speed Curating – 13 invited curators will have eight 15-minute slots each with a fifteen minute break midway through.
  • 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch/Networking
  • 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm: Informal gallery walk of Belfast art spaces, including: The MAC, Belfast Exposed, Golden Thread Gallery, Catalyst Arts, PS2 and Arcade Studios

Lunch will also be provided so do let us know of any dietary requirements when registering.

To register, and to see more information on the event and curators, click here.

 
 
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