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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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❄️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!
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."
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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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:

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

Golden Thread Gallery is an equal opportunities employer.
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 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.
goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/event/late-n...
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.
www.achates.org.uk/services/ach...
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!
goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/visit/
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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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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🍷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 !

goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/gtg-shortlis...
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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✨ 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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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
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GTG is building a permanent Collection of Northern Irish contemporary art to preserve NI visual histories & safeguard works of art that could otherwise be lost to the public. We've begun adding works in the Collection to our website, explore it here! goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/collection/
#visualart
Head and shoulders of white woman in a hat with two long tassels hanging down which she is grasping in her hands. Her mouth is open, expressing surprise. She is standing in front of a white background. This is a still from Switch, a video work by artist Ciara Finnegan. Abstract artwork featuring wooden heads with blue and red sticks protruding, surrounding clay figures. The composition feels dynamic and vibrant. This is the McAvera Altar Piece by Tom Bevan.
March 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🥂YOUR EVENT AT THE GOLDEN THREAD🥂
Looking for somewhere special in Belfast to make your event stand out? Want a venue for a meeting that will interest and inspire your team? Need an accessible, modern space? Hire the GTG! Download our venue brochure here:
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Spacious room with parquet flooring, lined with large windows. Four flat-screen TVs on stands are on the right side, and a black bench is on the left. A modern, minimalist gallery entrance with ramp access and handrail, and gray flooring. Signs direct to "The Hub," library, and galleries. A counter with sunflowers adds warmth. A welcoming gallery space with a wooden table featuring a vase of bright sunflowers, a record player, and booklets. "Welcome" is on a white wall with a minimalist design. Art gallery interior with geometric sculptures and paintings on walls. Bright overhead lighting creates a modern ambiance. A screen displays a video.
February 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Explore 'History of the Present' in more detail on our website now, with a look at the research materials, resources & artworks that artists Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon drew from as inspiration. Thanks to @ArtFund for supporting our new online galleries! Photos by Simon Mills.
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Collage of various photos on a white wall, including urban scenes, abstract art, and sculptures. The arrangement feels eclectic and dynamic.
February 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Our current exhibition 'History of the Present' by Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon presents the acclaimed opera-film in our Upper Gallery. In the Lower Gallery, explore additional artworks, resources, research materials & even ex-display furniture from our building’s former life as Craftworld!
Two images overlaid on top of each other; the first is a high angle view of cars on a road, surrounded by vibrant shades of magenta, pink, purple, violet, and lilac. This is overlaid with a red tinted photo of a woman's face, head and shoulders.
February 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM