Art and Soul

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Please note, this event took place in 2023. Keep an eye on this page for exciting details for 2024.

Art and Soul, the International Art & Sculpture Fair returns to the Culloden Estate & Spa, based in Holywood, County Down. Art and Soul will showcase over 250 artworks by some of the biggest names in international and Irish art throughout the immaculately maintained estate gardens and throughout the hotel, between Saturday 19th August and Sunday 10th September 2023.

Ireland's biggest art and sculpture event in conjunction with Gormleys, includes a major outdoor sculpture exhibition of 75 life-size sculptures and installations set throughout the 12 acres of beautifully secluded gardens and woodland on the forested shore of Belfast Lough. There will also be over 60 smaller sculpture works and over 100 renowned artworks located inside the hotel.

Works by Patrick O'Reilly, Ian Pollock, Michael Quane, Orla de Bri, Paddy Campbell, Giacinto Bosco, Salvador Dali, Eamonn Ceannt, Bob Quinn, Anthony Scott, John Fitzgerald and Sandra Bell among many others will be on display.

Enhance your experience and take a guided tour delivered by the experts at Gormleys each day at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 to learn about each sculpture and artwork on display.

During Art and Soul, the Culloden Estate & Spa will be offering visitors an opportunity of indulgence with a specially themed Art and Soul Afternoon Tea, a private Tasting Experience and 'Sip and See' overnight package which includes a glass of Bollinger Champagne, canapés and full Irish breakfast.

Art and Soul is open and free to the public daily from 11:00 to 19:00

Grounded on the forested shores of Belfast Lough, the majestic Culloden Estate and Spa is located just 6 miles from Belfast city centre. Built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down in the 18th century, the hotel perfectly blends historic grandeur and modern luxury to offer guests a truly unique experience. Standing in 12 acres of beautifully secluded gardens and woodland, this five-star estate and spa is a reserve away from the noise and restlessness of the outside world, making it the ideal place to discover this sublime collection.

This event is Grant Aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Events and Festivals Fund and Department for the Communities.