Belfast's Creative Quarters See Quiet, Steady Growth
Studios, galleries and small venues are spreading beyond the city centre, supported by long-term local investment.
Belfast's creative scene has grown steadily over the past decade, with new clusters of studios appearing in former industrial buildings around the city.
Painters, illustrators, ceramicists and small design firms share buildings with rehearsal rooms, recording studios and independent printers.
Several quarters host open studio weekends, when visitors can walk between buildings and meet the people working inside.
Local investment, including support for affordable studio rents, has helped sustain the growth.
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