Hillsborough Art Society

08/10/2026

🎨 Julian Friers RUA, a renowned wildlife artist, delighted members last night with his painting demonstration.
🎨Julian’s impressive painting was completed in just over an hour, using his deep understanding of birds’ anatomy and their habitats as reference.
🎨He explained to the audience how composition, perspective and colour inform a successful painting.

It was privilege to see a master artist at work, Thank you Julian!

Julian Friers Hillsborough Art Society

29/09/2026

Our September demonstration was by Watercolour Artist Grahame Booth.
Here’s the beautiful finished artwork from the evening. Our demos are held on the first Wed of the month at 7.30pm in the Hillsborough village centre.
https://www.grahamebooth.com/

27/08/2026

It’s the last week of this wonderful exhibition in Downpatrick where some of our members are showcasing their artwork.
If you get a chance, it’s well worth the visit.

17 works of art gone already and only 2 weeks in, don't miss out acquiring an amazing original painting!

We are delighted to announce Artists Drawn Together's August Exhibition!!!

The 92 pieces on display will be be full of life and colour!

It will be on for the whole month of August in the Saint Patrick's Centre Downpatrick so please put a date in your dairy now as it's open 7 days a week!

Cafe, shop, free parking and a drawing table available for all ages!

AUGUST EXHIBITION
📍 Saint Patrick Centre
🗓 1st Aug to 30th Aug 2026
🕙 10am – 4pm

Tutor, Janice Lightowler, is exhibiting along side her artists and will be painting at the centre, health permitting. If you'd like to meet Janice or find out when she'll be there, please check Facebook for updates or send Janice a private message🖌️🤗

Look forward to seeing you there!

Event page: https://fb.me/e/7d1OfrUSE

26/08/2026

We hope you have had a wonderful Summer!
We’re back with a new programme and ready to get creative.

Throughout the season we plan:
Gallery Visits and Workshops

For further information please contact:
[email protected]

www.hillsboroughartsociety.com
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Artists' demonstrations are held on the first Wednesday of each month from September to June at Hillsborough Village Centre, Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough.

14/06/2026

Members of our committee recently awarded the winners of the children’s art competition at Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough.
Running the 3rd year in a row alongside our annual exhibition, it continues to remain a strong collaboration and incentive encouraging creativity within our youngest generations.

04/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome Noelle Mc Alinden, Co -Chair of Mental Health Arts NI, to speak to us on Wednesday 3 June.
Noelle spoke movingly about how her art practice had helped her immensely to overcome family heartaches. In turn, she gives much of her time to promoting all aspects of the Creative Arts.
The recent Mindset Festival, with a wealth of arts workshops throughout the North, enables new friendships and healing through joining these groups ( eg, The Rock Choir).
Next year’s festival is being planned.
www.mhani.org for further information
Email: [email protected]

23/05/2026

One cool guy enjoying our exhibition at Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough! Sold!

Exhibition closes Mon 25th May 3pm.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

Our exhibition was opened by the lovely Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Mayor Amanda Grehan.

It will remain open until 3pm Monday 25th May in Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough

22/05/2026

What a fantastic opening of our 36th annual exhibition this evening at Hillsborough Village Centre!
Thanks to all everyone who attended and to our Mayor Amanda Grehan for formally opening the show.

It doesn’t finish until 3pm Monday, so plenty of time to come along and get a glimpse the wonderful artworks still available to purchase.