16th December 2024
Discover a Season of Creativity, Culture, and Connection at Roe Valley Arts Centre
This winter and spring, make Roe Valley Arts Centre your go-to destination for warmth, inspiration, and community. With an exciting line-up of exhibitions, workshops, family activities, and the much-anticipated Steinbeck Festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Inspiring Exhibitions
Kicking off the season,anama by Anne McAlarney (11 Jan – 1 Feb) presents a series of minimalistic oil paintings that explore the tension between the lost and found. The Steinbeck Festival also brings two must-see exhibitions: the Steinbeck Connection Children’s Book Cover Exhibition (22 Feb – 22 Mar), bursting with vibrant designs by local primary school pupils, and the thought-provoking Steinbeck Dust Bowl Photography Exhibition: Leaving (3 Feb – 22 Mar), which captures the poignant theme of departure through 20 compelling images.
This February, delve into the legacy of Pulitzer prize-winning author John Steinbeck with our annual festival. Highlights include an evening with Mark Carruthers in conversation with Fergal Keane (7 Feb), the bluesy brilliance of Muireann Bradley (15 Feb), and the engaging Steinbeck in Georgia talk and film presentation by photographer James Hughes (8 Feb). Don’t miss storytelling, poetry, live music, and thought-provoking talks that celebrate Steinbeck’s profound impact.
Creative Workshops and Family Fun
Adults can dive into unique workshops, such as Bites of Burns, exploring Scottish culinary traditions, or create a stunning St. Brigid’s Mantle inspired by Irish folklore. Families can enjoy NI Science Festival’s hands-on mini lab workshops, Irish culinary bread-making classes with Erin from The Edible Flower, and the whimsical Storytime for Little Ones during the Steinbeck Festival.
Monthly Live Music and Events Our ever-popular Song and Scones series returns with performances by talented musicians from Live Music Now, including Beauty Sleep and, Aideen McGinn and Martin Coyle.
Plan Your Visit
With so much to see and do, Roe Valley Arts Centre is the perfect place to shake off the winter blues.
Explore the full programme HERE and book tickets at roevalleyarts.com, or call us on 028 7776 0650. Brochures are available now at the centre and throughout the borough. Don’t miss out on this season of creativity and connection!
