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This July, Flowerfield Arts Centre invites audiences to be carried on the tide of imagination as the galleries, studios and Flowerfield Park come alive.
The Sea We Share, the new summer exhibition, accompanied by a vibrant programme of events, and workshops, draw inspiration from the shifting beauty, folklore and mystery of the sea. From mermaids and shoals of fish to dreamlike underwater worlds, July unfolds as a celebration of the ocean as both place and feeling — something shared, remembered and reimagined.
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Czacarri Muli, EM Emerson & Corinna Askin
The Sea We Share
4 July - 29 Augus
At the heart of the season is The Sea We Share, a vibrant new exhibition running from 4 July to 29 August, bringing together three Irish children’s illustrators: Czacarri Muli, EM Emerson and Corinna Askin. Across Flowerfield’s galleries, visitors will encounter mythical selkies, dreamlike “spaces” of imagination, and richly illustrated underwater narratives drawn from Muli’s The Sea We Share. The exhibition transforms the gallery spaces into a living ocean of story and colour, where younger visitors are especially encouraged to dive in, respond creatively, and add their own mark through interactive making, storytelling moments, and drop-in creative activity throughout the summer.
Associated Activities
Drop-in Workshop | Mythical Ocean Character Stick Puppets for 6-11 yrs | Saturday 4 July | 10.30am-12.30pm | Free | Tutor Christina Smyth
Drop-in Workshop | Sea Animal Stick Puppets for 6-11 yrs | Saturday 1 August | 10.30am-12.30pm | Free | Tutor Christina Smyth
Drop-in Workshop | Magical Mermaid Willow Wands for 6-11 yrs | Saturday 22 August | 10.30am-12.30pm | Free | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Artist Talk:Czacarri Muli | Thursday 13 August | 6.30-8pm | Free but booking essential BOOK NOW
*For all drop-in workshops parents/guardians must accompany children. |
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Banyan Theatre present
Paddy Picasso
Saturday 18 July | 10.30 – 12noon | Free
Meet Paddy Picasso, the larger-than-life puppet painter who invites you to step forward, take a seat, and enjoy a few moments of banter and craic as he captures your likeness in his own unforgettable way. You might not recognise yourself straight away—but that’s all part of the fun!
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Jitterbug Jackson | I Used to Dream of Rocket Ships
Monday 20 July | 11.30am-12.15pm
Free | Suitable 4+ yrs
An absurd and joyful one-man cabaret for audiences (young and old!) bursting with juggling, diabolo, high unicycle, dance, and song. And lookout on the Prom in Portstewart (2.30-3.15pm) for a wonderfully wacky walkabout in the afternoon!
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Films in the Park | Trolls Band Together
Friday 24 July | 3.30pm | Free
Join Poppy and Branch as they race to reunite Branch’s bandmates and rescue Floyd, discovering friendship, courage, and the power of family along the way. A vibrant, feel-good adventure perfect for little music lovers to sing, dance, and cheer along with.
2023 | 92 mins | Cert. U
Films in the Park | Hairspray
Friday 24 July | 7.15pm | Free
Follow Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way into stardom, challenging social norms with heart, humour, and unforgettable songs. Bring your chairs, blankets, and a bottle of something chilled, and get ready to enjoy a feel-good evening of music, movement, and 60s flair as Tracy takes Baltimore by storm.
2007 | 120 mins | Cert. PG
No seating is provided, so please bring camping chairs or picnic blankets. We also recommend wearing appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions.
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