Ormston House curator Niamh Brown will take part in the upcoming Speed Curating event as part of Visual Arts Ireland’s Belfast Peer Support Programme at the MAC, Belfast. This event gives participating artists the opportunity to introduce their practice, discuss their current work in progress, and receive feedback.

The event will take place on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at the MAC, Belfast. In addition to Speed Curating, there will be longer curator clinics and a gallery walk to some of the artistic spaces in Belfast City Centre. Further information is available here.

The Belfast Peer Support Programme 2025 is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering visual artists across Northern Ireland, particularly those working in isolated and rural areas. Through curated opportunities for engagement with curators, artist talks, and professional development activities, this programme provides critical support and visibility to independent artists.

Visual Arts Ireland (VAI) is the representative body for professional visual artists in Ireland. With the delivery of networking, support, and information services, VAI assists artists and groups in developing their careers.