Belfast Exposed Competitors

I M M A, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, connects audiences and art, providing an extraordinary space in Ireland where contemporary life and contemporary art connect, challenge and inspire one another. We share, develop and conserve the Irish National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art for now and for the future. The Museum presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own Collection and its award-winning Engagement and Learning Department. IMMA’s audience is growing year on year. In 2016, over 584,000 people visited the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, an increase from 306,000 in 2014., making the museum the second most visited free attraction in Ireland. IMMA’s physical audience is young with over 60% of our visitors under 44; 15% are aged 18-24, 27% are aged 25-34, and 18% are aged 25-44. IMMA’s audience are active and engaged, with over 29,000 on Facebook, 23,800+ on Twitter and over 13,200 on Instagram. We are proud to be supported by some of Ireland's leading companies. IMMA Corporate partners include Matheson, Goodbody, Hennessy, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Hospitality partner The Dean Dublin, Major Events partner O'Hara's Irish Craft Beer and Corporate Members Bloomberg, Edward Dillon, Arthur Cox, Mason Hayes and Curran among others.

National Museums NI care for and present inspirational collections that reflect the creativity, innovation, history, culture and the people of Northern Ireland.

The Crescent Arts Centre is based in South Belfast. Our activities include; A Creative Learning programme where you can explore a hobby, earn a qualification, discover your creative talents por try something new. We run courses and workshops in dance, creative writing, art, languages…. We run the annual Belfast Book Festival. In June each year we convene Northern Irish and visiting artists, thinkers & writers to discuss, debate and showcase work via conversations, residences, events and Awards. Our Events programme, held mainly in our beautiful space 'The Cube' is a hub for Festivals, and a platform for showcasing talent , ideas and conversations. We connect artists and young people in meaningful partnerships inspired by the power of creativity. We are a home for 13 professional arts companies and we are delighted that The Crescent os a home to a wealth of artistic talent. We are a charity who is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and an anchor Belfast City Council organisation.