UV Arts C.I.C

16/03/2026

Respect The Artists…

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

What an absolute privilege to create this new mural for the local legend Jon ‘Ugg’ Clifford in Bull Park.

Everyone from Derry knows Ugg, even if you’re not into football, this man’s legendary is deep rooted in the community and what a fitting tribute to celebrate the man with a new piece of art we helped create.

These are the types of projects we love, the legacy of Tristar and the thousands of young people who have had the opportunity to walk onto the pitch under Uggs care is amazing and we hope we’ve done a good enough job.

Thank you to Ryan Horner and the wider Tristar team, this has been amazing.

02/10/2025

We had the chance to create a striking new piece in memory of a local legend Jon “Ugg” Clifford.

This man was the founder of local football club Tristar and lead thousands of young people onto the field.

It’s great to see his legacy live on and get the recognition he deserves.

The late Jon Clifford, affectionately known as "Ugg," founded Tristar Boys' FC in Londonderry in 1974 .

16/09/2025

The next exhibition by Rathmullan Makers Market is ready to go.

Opening Monday - Sunday 12-4pm

Some amazing work on display from a talented group of Artists.

And that's us officially opened!! It's a colourful, vibrant and eclectic exhibition showcasing the work of Rathmullan Makers Market makers in UV Arts C.I.C running until Saturday 27th September. Plenty of opportunity to pop in and see this captivating showcase!

09/09/2025

The next exhibition opening at the gallery next week!

Makers Exhibition 🧵✨

We’re bringing a burst of colour, craftsmanship & community spirit to the UV Arts C.I.C this September with a very special Connecting Creativity Art & Craft exhibition!

This 2-week event will feature a host of Donegal artists and creatives. Browse, buy & be inspired by a beautiful showcase of handmade crafts.

Excitingly, it will also feature 2 of our Connecting Youth Forum Members – Lily Mae with some stunning landscape pieces from around the Bushmills area, and Grace, with some captivating photo prints of her hometown of Ballycastle. This is a massive opportunity for these young people to be amongst such Makers, so please, if you can – make sure to call by and see everyone’s work!

🗓 Mon 15th – Sat 27th September 2025
⏰ 12pm – 4pm daily
📍 16 Bishop Street, Derry-Londonderry

📢 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: Saturday 20th September at 3pm – come along and meet the makers. All welcome!

This exhibition has been supported through the Connecting Communities project and organised by lead-partner, Rathmullan the Way Forward.

14/01/2025

Did you get the chance to listen to Eamon McAteer this afternoon on the Mark Patterson Show at BBC Radio Foyle.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0026wbf

An excellent interview about Eamon's work which is currently on display at our Gallery on Bishop Street. An artist who helped inspire a host of young creatives in the city over the last 30 odd years via his work as an art teacher at Thornhill College.

Garden of Reflection - Exhibition is back open after the Christmas break 12pm - 5pm Wednesday to Saturday.

Derry Artist Eamon McAteer
👓The Mark Patterson Show👓
[12.00]

Many of you will know Eamon from his 40 years as an art teacher at Thornhill College. He retired in 2018.

Eamon left Derry for London away back in 1974 to study at St Martin's School of Art, and then the prestigious Slade School of Art, London and Goldsmiths College UCL.

Along with local innovators UV Arts C.I.C Eamon has now amassed an exhibition of his work called 'Discerning'. The exhibition continues at the Garden of Reflection, 16 Bishop Street.

My guest today at midday.

04/12/2024

Please join us in the Garden of Reflection Gallery for the upcoming art exhibition by local artist Eamon McAteer.

"Discerning" a series of expressionist works by Eamon McAteer. Eamon was the head of Art at Thornhill College from 2002 until his retirement in 2018. A talented local artist who has helped inspire and influence some of the best creative minds in the city.

You are warmly invited to the official launch this Saturday 7th at 2pm.

The exhibition will run from 05/12/24 - 18/01/25

15/11/2024

Our next exhibition opening this evening - Friday 15th November - 8pm

The Black and Gold Collection by local artist Terry Harkin - .0 .
A poignant exploration of contemporary sculptural and textural paintings accompany large scale sculptural works from a local self taught artist. Having worked for a variety of prop masters and scenic artists throughout the years, Terrys work explores more personal journey connecting people and place.
Join us this evening for refreshments - 8pm