Mission Statement and Artistic Policy

A space for arts development, excellent arts provision and social engagement in Limerick and beyond. This is achieved by:

• Presenting work of calibre across the art forms: Visual Art, Live Performance*, Film and Literature
• Fostering, developing and nurturing local, national and International arts practitioners and encouraging innovation in their practice
• Making space and resources available to create new work across the art forms
• Fostering Partnerships, networks and create debate and dialogues with arts practitioners, local communities and audiences
• Being a focal point, a vital resource and social space for the arts in Limerick and Beyond

* This includes but is not restricted to: Theatre, Poetry, Circus, Music, Comedy, Dance, Opera, and Traditional Arts.

All submission and programming queries should be made to Joanne Beirne, Artistic Director at joanne@belltable.ie and/or 061 315 871.

A Little Bit of History

Click for larger mapThe Belltable was established in 1981 and was the first touring venue outside of Ireland featuring work from such prestigious organisations as The Abbey Theatre, Rough Magic Theatre Company etc. The venue on 69 O'Connell Street was selected out of a three city centre venues in order to provide a multi-functional space where dance, theatre, visual arts and music could coincide. 69 O'Connell Street had already established itself as an entertainment venue having produced theatre during the late 70's as a community hall, prior to this the building was also used as a cinema, a shirt factory just after the second world war and an Opera House with the original owner converting his Georgian House into an auditorium for his daughter who loved to sing opera. On 25th April 1981 a group of local artists were responsible for the inception of the BELLTABLE ARTS CENTRE and since that time the venue has been responsible for investing in and developing the arts within Limerick. Over its 26 year history the venue has been responsible for developing such arts organisations as: Island Theatre Company, The Umbrella Project (Community Initiative), Daghdha Dance Company and now houses FRESH FILM FESTIVAL who produce regular events for young filmmakers and young drama practitioners in the city.

Artist Info

Join the Community - talk to Belltable!

Belltable is part of the Facebook community and often sends out bulletins to other members, issues blogs on the latest work that we are producing and has a host of friends who are artists that we work with. Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/pages/Limerick/Belltable-Arts-Centre/109225967651 and we would be happy to hear from you and make you one of our friends

Fresh Film Festival

Is Ireland's most important National film event for young people. Offering a platform for new filmmakers aged between 7 and 18 years old. It hosts an annual search for Ireland's young filmmaker of the year as well as film screenings, workshops and debates.
www.freshfilmfestival.net