Chasity O'Neill-Rankin

Crescent Arts Centre

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.