Downpatrick Art Society Opens 56th Exhibition

The Grove Gallery in St Patrick Centre Hosts the 56th exhibition for the Downpatrick Art Society

The 56th exhibition of works by members of the Downpatrick Arts Society opens on Saturday 2nd May 2026 to the public.

The exhibition provides a wide range of paintings from landscapes, portraits, still life, and a wide range of other styles showing the best of local talent in the Downpatrick area.

Maureen Lowe, group chairperson, said: “Altogether, there are over 100 works in the exhibition that are all up for sale. They are painted in either oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels and line drawings revealing the wide range of talented artists.

“There are scenes from the Mournes, seascapes, and from local towns and villages across Down and some from scenes where members had painted while on holiday on visits in other parts of Ireland.

“The art group meets for four outdoor sessions through the summer and has monthly sessions from September onwards with a guest mentor each month. It is quite a dedicated and lively group who just love art.

“We are delighted that Olive Davison is showing some of her paintings in the exhibition. Olive is a long-standing member and has landscape paintings showing in the Down Museum.

“The exhibition in the Grove Gallery in the St Patrick Centre will run through the month of May and can be seen during opening hours from 9-5pm Monday to Saturday free of charge.

“Everyone is very welcome to attend,” added Maureen Lowe.