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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£115.2K
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Spending
£123.9K
Public benefits
Belfast Print Workshop is providing the facilities to enable fine art printmaking to be created in Belfast. We have a small gallery that is the only gallery in Northern Ireland to exclusively sell print. This is delivering an opportunity for fine art printmakers to sell their work as well as giving the general public the chance to see high-end
printmaking by international artists as well as local and up coming artists, free of charge. BPW run outreach projects both in the community and our workshop, this gives those who would not have the opportunity to be creative or experience printmaking as an art form the chance to be educated about and trained in printmaking techniques. BPW is beneficial to the arts community by providing the facilities and equipment needed for artist printmakers to continue and develop their practice when they finish university, we have the only rosin booth in Ireland which is providing a much needed facility that Northern Ireland printmakers can’t get anywhere else in the country. We also accommodate the general public who have an interest in the arts by providing training in the techniques of printmaking to give them the confidence to become accomplished practicing printmakers. An example of this is Danielle Morgan, a member of the public who had no arts background; she came to BPW, completed some screen print courses and with our encouragement has developed her interest and skill into a sustainable business, “Flaxfox”. Rene Mullan has also used BPW facilities to start her business and now “Placed” is a recognisable brand and she now has a shop “Kiln and loom”, employing staff. These are just some examples of the huge public benefit BPW is providing. The service provision by BPW is of direct benefit to practicing printmakers, in terms of providing the facilities needed to continue, maintain and their practice. The outreach and education reaches the wider Belfast community to train, learn new skills and provide an opportunity that otherwise would not exist. The gallery gives local people the prospect to see art work created by professional artists for free and the possibility to buy art work at affordable prices. It provides a space less intimidating than other galleries and is a family friendly space.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
BPW's primary function is to equip and maintain a permanent centre with printmaking facilities to be made available to artists and other individuals who are considered likely to benefit from them. We have a growing outreach program running educational and training courses to teach and demonstrate the techniques of printmaking, either on workshop
premises or at other appropriate centres. These are aimed at providing the elderly; young, mentally ill as well as those from socially deprived areas with a hands on experience of the visual arts in Belfast, to make them accessible to all sections of our society. We hold free exhibitions to enable everyone to be able to view contemporary and traditional printmaking on their doorstep. BPW also host artist talks as a research tool for students and the general public to learn more about both the artist and techniques used.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Mental health
- Older people
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Economic development
- Education/training
