We have a number of events planned for this year’s Creative Peninsula, including our 2 exhibitions, a market stall and daily artist demos and talks. 

Congratulations to our very own Steph Harrison, who was chosen as this year’s Creative Peninsula artist, who’s work is featured in the promotional material for the festival circulating nationwide. 

Now in its 20th year, this thriving annual event is back for 2021! 

The 2021 programme sees a slightly reduced offering of in-person activity and the introduction of additional virtual opportunities.

You will find annual favourites including Creative Peninsula in the Square on Friday 30 July, Open Studios, Exhibitions, Workshops and Demonstrations all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down Borough.

The region is well known for its abundance of artists and makers and during the Creative Peninsula event visitors have the opportunity to view work, purchase or commission a unique piece of art or try their hand in one of the many workshops.

Dates for your diary: 

Friday 30th July: Seacourt will have a stall at Creative Peninsula in the Square. We will be selling a range of original prints, cyanotype kits and more. Come on down to Ards Square between 11am-3pm for a browse. 

Saturday 31st July: For the first time this year, we are inviting you all down to Seacourt for 2 exhibition launches. Featuring work by Joanne Fitzpatrick and Nathalie Caleyron, the exhibition opening kicks off at 2pm and will offer refreshments, and an opportunity to meet Joanne and ask her any questions about her work. 

Monday 2nd August: Joanne Fitzpatrick Artist Talk and Demo, 2pm at Seacourt Print Workshop. 

Tuesday 3rd August: Rosy Ennis Artist Talk and Demo, 2pm at Seacourt Print Workshop. 

Wednesday 4th August: Steph Harrison Artist Talk and Demo, 2pm at Seacourt Print Workshop. 

Thursday 5th August: Clinton Kirkpatrick Artist Talk and Demo, 2pm at Seacourt Print Workshop. 

Friday 6th August: Nathalie Caleyron Artist Talk and Demo, 2pm at Seacourt Print Workshop. 

You can view the whole programme on the official Creative Peninsula website linked here.