A 12-week art project, delivered by EastSide Arts and supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, aimed at breaking down isolation, loneliness and promoting well-being amongst older residents of east Belfast, is starting this week. Taking place at the EastSide Visitor Centre, the free drop-in workshops include craft, creative writing, interactive music workshops and printmaking.
Join EastSide Arts for an evening of Eastern European food and local entertainment with a screening of Causeway PicturesTime & Again and a special performance from the EastSide Choir!
On Friday 9th December we held a dinner in Park Avenue Hotel to celebrate 20 Years of EastSide Partnership.
The dinner was an opportunity to celebrate this milestone year and to thank everyone who has been with us on our journey to date. Staff and board members past and present came together with our elected representatives, funders, sponsors, community and business partners to celebrate the work and successes of the past 20 Years.
Whether you want to bring your children to see Santa, stock up on treats for the family or fill stockings with gifts handcrafted in East Belfast, the first Urban Villages funded Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 10 December has it all under one roof.
The Christmas Craft Fair at Skainos, is bringing together groups from across the community who have worked lovingly and tirelessly to produce unique Christmas decorations, tableware, toys and accessories, including hats and scarves, and art for you to buy and enjoy this festive season.
C.S. Lewis-inspired characters light up a new public space named in honour of the local author
The magic of C.S. Lewis received a permanent place in Belfast on Tuesday 22nd November. Some of the most famous creations of the world-famous author are celebrated at the landmark Connswater Community Greenway C.S. Lewis Square where seven permanent sculptures based on characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe have been unveiled.
EastSide Partnership has commissioned local artist Dee Craig and Canadian artist Irish Nowa to create an artwork for the exterior of the EastSide Visitor Centre.
The artwork has been designed and work is well underway to complete the piece which will be installed on the white exterior wall of the centre.