Celebrating Five Years of Platform Arts
We are pleased to be celebrating 5 years of Platform Arts this year. To commemorate this momentous occasion we have put together a special 5th Birthday Edition of the Platform programme, packed with memories and quotes from Platformers past and present. Pick up a hard copy in the gallery or Download Now
Call Out for Co-Directors
Platform Arts is currently seeking expressions of interest for the role of Co – Director. Platform was founded on the basic principle of supporting and promoting the creation of innovative contemporary art. Its mission is to actively promote the creation, presentation of and access to contemporary art through its studio, gallery and education programs. A […]
Graduate Residency Award 2014 Recipients
We are delighted to announce that the recipients of this years Platform Arts Graduate Residency award are: Bronach McGuinness, BA Hons John Robinson, MFA We look forward to welcoming them both to Platform over the coming year!
Platform Arts Graduate Residency Award | Apply Now
Deadline: 6pm, Saturday 31st May Our annual Graduate Residency Award is now open for applications from University of Ulster students graduating in 2014. Download the Guidelines for full details. Platform hosts an annual Graduate Residency Award offering two residency places a year for Undergraduate or Post-Graduate students. The Award includes access to a studio space […]
Platform Programme | Now Online
We are very proud to announce that you can now download our Platform Programme online! Download Now
Exhibition Opportunity – Belfast Photo Festival Youth Edition
Call for submissions: 10th March – 6th April Exhibition Dates: 12th – 26th April Download Submission Guidelines Camera phones and mobile communication are at the centre of almost everyone’s day, making photography available in an instant. People document their days using the cameras on their phones; take a look at your phone and what will […]
Studio Available to Rent

STUDIO FOR RENT Platform is an artist-led studio and gallery group in Belfast city centre. Our role is to actively promote creation, presentation and access to contemporary art practice through our exhibition, education and studio programmes. This is a great opportunity for an artist looking to rent a well-maintained studio in a central Belfast location. […]
Volunteer with Platform

Volunteer Open Day Saturday 2nd November 11am to 4pm Discover the volunteering opportunities on offer at Platform Arts. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Faye Hobson will be available to answer any questions you may have about the roles available within Platform. Whatever your interests, whether you want to improve your skills or are simply looking for a […]
Open Call for Exhibition Proposals

Platform Arts is currently inviting proposals for our 2014 exhibition programme. Your proposal must include: CV (max 2 pages) containing the following contact details: name, address, email, phone, website (if available) Artist Statement (Max 500 words) Proposal summary: Please provide a short summary of the exhibition, installation or event you wish to propose (max 800 […]