New Lodge Arts

New Lodge Arts is a thriving arts organisation providing innovative, fun and educational activities that stretch right across the community and political divide in north Belfast. Set up in 2003 by Ashton Community Trust, New Lodge Arts has embedded itself at the heart of North Belfast, providing over 800 workshops per year with 2,000 young people participating. With a strong community focus and a passion for supporting the needs of young people within the area, New Lodge Arts provide creative opportunities and challenges that unlock young people’s potential inspiring them to grow and succeed. New Lodge Arts continue to strengthen and develop their annual arts programme in order to tackle the very real issues that affect local young people.