Late Night Art at The Crescent

Our current Late Night Art series has been curated by Conall McCauley! Conall is working with talented Befast-based artists to bring you a series of creative hands-on activities.

For February's Edition of Late Night Art, and in collaboration with ArtsEkta, join us to try Traditional Indian Rangoli Drawing and Painting with Artist Archana Kadam.

Originally from India and now based in Northern Ireland for more than a decade, Archana is a Traditional Indian Art Specialist working as a freelance artist with ArtsEkta.

She primarily works in traditional Indian artforms such as Rangoli and has delivered workshops for major cultural events and initiatives including Belfast Mela, Community Relations programmes, and T:BUC activities. Archana is highly experienced in engaging children and young people through vibrant and accessible arts sessions that promote cultural diversity, respect, and shared understanding.

Drop-in and let Archana teach you the basics of Traditional Indian Rangoli drawing and painting techniques and by the end of the activity you will have your own unique Rangoli pattern to take home with you!

This is a free event with all materials provided. As always, no previous experience or booking is required - but get down early to grab a spot! Come along and simply bring yourself, maybe a friend and pop in for a relaxed creative session.

Practical Info: 

• When: Late Night Art is the first Thursday of the month and activity is between 5.30 - 7.30pm 
• Location: Cafe Husk at The Crescent
• You don’t need to pre-book, and you can pop in any time
• All art materials, tea, coffee and wine provided
• About 14 people can participate at any one time, but there’s plenty of space around to enjoy refreshments, or maybe take it turns with someone! 

Do join us and soak up the atmosphere of Late Night Art, get creative and immerse yourself in Belfast’s art scene.

Conall McCauley is a Belfast-based Artist, Filmmaker and Arts Coordinator. Conall has a BA in Film Studies from Queen's University Belfast and has worked throughout Ireland as a freelance sound artist, animator, arts festival coordinator and curator. Conall is the 2025/26 Late Night Art Curator at The Crescent Arts Centre, and is focused on workshop collaborations with community outreach organisations.

For over 10 years Late Night Art has run across the whole of Belfast on the first Thursday of every month with many galleries opening their doors for an evening celebration of the vibrant visual arts scene.