Array Collective

25/08/2026

Rua Red are amazing and the building is class! They are inviting applications from mid-career to established artists for an upcoming studio space.... don't sleep on this, run don't walk etc etc ! xx

Open Call for Artists!

We’re now inviting applications from mid-career to established artists for an upcoming studio space at Rua Red.

Our studios offer affordable, dedicated workspaces for visual artists, with licences running from one to three years depending on needs and availability. The studio is Rua Red's largest studio, measuring approximately 7.5m x 8.7m with a monthly fee of €360.

Deadline to Apply: Monday 7th September 2026

What’s Included:
• Concrete flooring
• Sink and storage
• Heating
• Natural light
• Wi Fi
• Access to a supportive artistic community

We welcome artists working across all visual arts disciplines.

To apply or learn more see the link in our bio.

Image: Cecilia Bullo, current studio artist.

18/08/2026

For anyone heading to The Edinburgh Art Festival ! Get all over this! x

Our glamorous curatorial team + our glamorous new door!
EAF @ 92 is open for business and we cannot wait to welcome you.

Our festival-led exhibitions are open to the public every day until 30 August:
EAF @ 92: 10am—5pm
Custom Lane: 10am—5pm
Palestine Museum: 11am—6pm

Come drop in and say hello 👋

Photo: Elle Haswell, Kim McAleese, and Eleanor Taylor outside EAF @ 92, 92 Constitution Street. Photo: Murray Orr

18/08/2026

If you care about the future of arts and culture, this is defo worth 15 minutes of your time.

The government is reviewing how National Lottery Good Causes funding is distributed, including the funding that supports arts and culture across the UK.

That makes this a real opportunity to say what matters.

What should public funding for the arts make possible? Who should be able to access it? Are grassroots artists and organisations getting the opportunities they need? What about work outside major institutions and cities, emerging artists, community arts, experimentation and the things that don't always fit neatly into a funding box?

If you work in the arts, make art, participate in it, or simply believe culture matters, your perspective belongs in this conversation.

The consultation takes around 15 to 20 minutes and closes at midday on 23 September.

Have your say: Scroll right down to the how to respond / online survey part!

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/national-lottery-good-causes-fund-what-matters-to-you/national-lottery-good-causes-fund-what-matters-to-you

Please share this across your networks. The more voices from the sector that are heard, the better. x

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06/08/2026

We are VERY excited to announce after more than a year of renovations we are officially moved into our new studios in East Belfast! This was all made possible through the support of Belfast City Council and the scheme, and of course the blood sweat and tears of the collective and our friends and family! Before and afters, appreciation posts and future plans to follow! We can't wait to get you all in for a cuppa tea and a nosey!

30/07/2026

Last week we hosted our ridiculously adorable Melter Defence League event for kiddos (and their grown ups!) as part of EastSide Arts Festival EastSide Arts , and what a glorious day it was!

We were delighted to partner with the wonderful Elaine AKA Anann's Arch as part of our series, funded by Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Together we made:

• Masks against melt
• Shields against sour vibes
• Snacks to sustain energy
• Cuffs to activate superpowers
• Capes to get us from A to B in record time
• A catwalk to strut our stuff
• And, of course, a disco to round off the day- naturally, because we believe that standing up for good causes and making positive change should always have a bit of craic involved.

A huge thank you to all our mighty superheroes:
In alphabetical order:
A.Aventure
Black Panther
Catgirl
Electric Owl
Electric Turtle
Fierce
Halo
Plant Girlz (duo)
Wildlife Girl
The future's looking pretty super. x

Also... Don't forget that EastSide Arts Festival is running until 2 August, so there's still plenty to enjoy. Head over to www.eastsidearts.net to see what's on before it's too late.

Additional note * This was our very first event in our brand new East Belfast space, and we couldn't be happier.
We'll be sharing more info about the space very very soon!


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23/04/2026

PASS THE MIC: BA Photography Degree Show edition!

Such a joy working with the BA students yesterday on the promo for the IR upcoming degree show.

“Something to Shock or Discredit You” opens Friday 5th June and you’d be ridiculous to miss it.

22/04/2026

Our .theres.kanzi popped into today, to chat to the BA Photography crew and their lecturer , diving into social media, promo, and the realities of freelance life….as part of their professional practice module..
The group are in their last Uni year, they're deep in prep for their end-of-year show, and it’s shaping up to be something class!

It’s Title: “Something to Shock or Discredit You” so Save the Date:
Friday 5th June
Belfast School of Art

They have also been cooking up some crackers for socials which we’ll be sharing very soon!!


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20/04/2026

PROTEST SONG KARAOKE WITH
THE ARRAY COLLECTIVE!
DATE: Thursday 30th April
TIME: Doors Open 8.00pm
VENUE: The American Bar, Sailortown (Upstairs)
Get the May Day weekend kicked into top
gear, come along and join the pre-eminent
and colourful Array Collective for Protest Song
Karaoke! With a songbook packed with anthems
of solidarity, revolution and just general craic
this event is sure to put a fire in your belly in
preparation for the annual trade union rally! So
grab your family, friends and muckers and motor
on down to Protest Karaoke being hosted in the
‘s newly refurbed cocktail joint!
This event is a fundraiser for the wonderful and co hosted by
Hosted by captain Chaos Campbell and Messy Morgan

18/04/2026

Big well done to the sporty section of Array, pictured here alongside one of our besties , running in solidarity with Palestine today for the - link in their bio to to donate /and or get involved ❤️. Love to all who took part 🇵🇸🍉🇵🇸🍉