7th April 2025
We are delighted to launch our May – August 2025 Arts Guide with a packed programme of live events, creative workshops and community activities to take place at Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre in Limavady and Flowerfield Arts Centre in Portstewart.
EXHIBITIONS
This season’s exhibitions offer a rich tapestry of creativity. From John McMacken’s bold lyrical abstracts to the surreal postcard pairings of James Hughes and John Brown, there’s something to spark every imagination. Don’t miss Joan Miró’s vivid lithographs in a major Hayward Gallery Touring Exhibition from London’s Southbank Centre, or the powerful, community-driven exhibitions from Brain Injury Matters NI. And in August, families can dive into Shona Shirley Macdonald’s magical world of illustrated storytelling.
Celebrated Austin-based singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes will take to the stage in the Danny Boy auditorium at Roe Valley Arts Centre on Friday 2 May, or comedy fans can enjoy Paddy McDonnell’s Brand new show Dagger on Saturday 21st June, with stories so outrageous they’ve already gone viral! There will also be a special summer concert from The Darkling Air and Arco String Quartet on Saturday 26th July, as they perform songs from their new album," alongside some beloved favourites.
AUGUST CHILDREN'S MONTH
Roe Valley Arts Centre kicks off its annual August Children’s Month on Saturday 2nd August with the launch of a very special exhibition, The Pooka Party & Other Stories, led by illustrator and Writer Shona Shirley McDonald. On the day there will be lots of free fun in Drumceatt Square from live music to pop-up workshops, face painting to children’s theatre. If your kids are fans of Harry Potter, Wicked, Jellycat or Lego, then there will be tonnes to keep them entertained throughout August Children’s Month - family film screenings, children’s theatre, and creative workshops in fused glass, Lego animation, ceramics, collage and crafting.
The Roe Valley Arts Team are also delighted to be back at Stendhal on Saturday 5th July with a packed creative programme in the Arts Tent. The fun at Stendhal is all free so families are encouraged to call in to make vibrant flag pennants, personalised friendship bracelets, festival crowns and more.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
We have a fantastic programme of workshops for adults this season offering the chance to learn something new or develop your skills inspired by our gorgeous landscape. Explore the art of fermenting and infusing gin with Erin from The Edible Flower, create a silver jewellery piece, embrace wellness and community at our beach yoga and cacao ritual, and fall in love with fused glass, painting and linoprinting.
To start planning your summer of fun and creativity, download the digital Summer Arts Guide now, or call into the Arts Centre to pick up a copy (Available from Tuesday 8 April). You can browse all events and workshops on our website.
