Visual Artists Ireland open office in Belfast

The all-Ireland representative body for professional visual artists, Visual Artists Ireland, has opened an office in Belfast to provide personal and professional development to artists in Northern Ireland. The opening is accompanied by three initiatives to further support artists – providing funding, insurance and current news and career information – which the Belfast office will deliver in conjunction with the national body. Noel Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Visual Artists Ireland, said: “It is a proud day for Visual Artists Ireland as we open the doors of our new office. We see this as a clear expression of our confidence in the visual artists of Northern Ireland.”