Exhibitions
Confluence by the Shore Collective
Opens 7pm Thursday 2 October 2025
There could be no better home for a new exhibition about the River Strule than Strule Arts Centre itself, perched right on its banks in the heart of Omagh. The Centre is proud to welcome Confluence, a celebration of the river and its importance to local life, running until Saturday 25 October 2025.
Created by the Shore Collective, an artist-led group based near Lough Neagh, the exhibition explores how the Strule shapes Omagh — and how people, in turn, have influenced the river’s flow and story. From its meeting point with the Camowen and Drumragh, the Strule is shown not only as a natural wonder but also as a vital part of community identity and wildlife habitats.
The exhibition includes a wide mix of artforms: paintings, textiles, sculpture, photography, and even artists’ journals and sketches. Together, they capture the beauty, history, and energy of the rivers that define this area.
Shore Collective began life as the North Armagh Artists Collective and today brings together creatives across Northern Ireland, working in everything from fine art and ceramics to music and writing. Their shared passion is giving audiences new ways to connect with art — and with the places we call home.
Exhibition details
- Runs until Saturday 25 October 2025
- Open Monday – Saturday, 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Free admission
For more information about Confluence or the wider programme at Strule Arts Centre, visit www.struleartscentre.co.uk, call 028 8224 7831, or email strulearts@fermanaghomagh.com.
The exhibition runs until Saturday 27 September 2025, 9.30am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday. Admission is free.
Confluence by the Shore Collective
Opens 7pm Thursday 2 October - Saturday 25 October 2025
A River Runs Through It: Confluence Exhibition Opens at Strule Arts Centre
There could be no better home for a new exhibition about the River Strule than Strule Arts Centre itself, perched right on its banks in the heart of Omagh. The Centre is proud to welcome Confluence, a celebration of the river and its importance to local life, running until Saturday 25 October 2025.
Created by the Shore Collective, an artist-led group based near Lough Neagh, the exhibition explores how the Strule shapes Omagh — and how people, in turn, have influenced the river’s flow and story. From its meeting point with the Camowen and Drumragh, the Strule is shown not only as a natural wonder but also as a vital part of community identity and wildlife habitats.
The exhibition includes a wide mix of artforms: paintings, textiles, sculpture, photography, and even artists’ journals and sketches. Together, they capture the beauty, history, and energy of the rivers that define this area.
Shore Collective began life as the North Armagh Artists Collective and today brings together creatives across Northern Ireland, working in everything from fine art and ceramics to music and writing. Their shared passion is giving audiences new ways to connect with art — and with the places we call home.
Exhibition details
- Runs until Saturday 25 October 2025
- Open Monday – Saturday, 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Free admission
For more information about Confluence or the wider programme at Strule Arts Centre, visit www.struleartscentre.co.uk, call 028 8224 7831, or email strulearts@fermanaghomagh.com.
Confluence by the Shore Collective
Thursday 2 October - Saturday 25 October 2025
