VAult artist studios 

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INDEPENDENT, artist-led & Multidisciplinary

We are ‘Vault Artist Studios’, the largest provider of affordable studios in Northern Ireland. We are also the most diverse multi-disciplinary studio space in the north of Ireland…
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Vault returns to the east!

We are delighted to announce Vault’s return to east Belfast and our new home in the former Masonic Lodge on the lower Newtownards Road.

More news and announcements to come but for now enjoy these photos of the Masonic by Jonathan Brennan.
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WANT TO HIRE ONE OF OUR SPACES?

We have three to choose from.

multi-use event Space at corporation Street, Gallery & project space at Bedford St or Shankill Mission Rehearsal & dance Studio

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OUR member ARTISTS

We have approximately 140 members working across a wide range of disciplines in both the visual and performing arts. Find out more about who’s doing what in our three Belfast premises.

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LATEST NEWS

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A Tool for Survival
A Tool for Survival

An evening of spoken word, discussion and sharing, with poet Séamus Fox and visual artist Clinton Kirkpatrick, at the Eastside Arts Festival 2026.

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The Medium & the Message A2 Poster!
The Medium & the Message A2 Poster!

Leo's ‘Big Giant Poster Sale’ gets a new addition.

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‘The Empress’ t-shirt by Wilhelmina Peace
‘The Empress’ t-shirt by Wilhelmina Peace

New limited edition art t-shirt available in Vault Shop by Vault member Wilhelmina Peace!

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Lady Alice’s Temple gets beautiful New lettering
Lady Alice’s Temple gets beautiful New lettering

Lady Alice’s Temple at Hillsborough Castle gets some beautiful lettering by Vault member Laura Nelson.

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Ice Cream Wagon by Day and by Night
Ice Cream Wagon by Day and by Night

New Leo Boyd print drop

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