About Catalyst Arts

Catalyst Arts is an artist-led space in Belfast. Founded in 1993 by a group of artists, it has become Belfast's leading artist-led space, offering opportunities, support, and community for emerging and established artists. With a dedicated team of volunteers, the organisation produces an annual program, showcasing a diverse range of art disciplines and launching the careers of many artists.

Catalyst Arts is a non-profit and members-based organisation, meaning that the committee is dedicated and responsible to care for its members: by artists for artists. Catalyst Arts welcomes anyone who is interested in volunteering and applying to become a director. The limited contract ensures Catalyst Arts remains vibrant with new energy, learns from its mistakes and avoids stagnation. This provides its changing team with the experience, skills and presence to supplement their careers to keep moving forward.

Catalyst Arts also acts as an independent artist publisher, we have several titles available to purchase on site, Good Press, CCA and at Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast. 

Read about current and past directors here.