Household is a collectively-led organisation that supports the production of high quality art that connects people and place.

Originally founded in 2012 by five curators and artists, the organisation has transitioned from a voluntary-run collective into a staffed and funded, internationally recognised collectively-led organisation that includes curators, organisers, artists and designers. We have worked with hundreds of artists to create critical, engaged, site-specific projects experienced by thousands of people in unusual, underused and overlooked public places and neighbourhoods across the city.

BEST PRACTICE

Household's artist-led and community-focused methods of working create exceptional, internationally acclaimed, locally grown artwork in, for, by and with our city, a place where artists are supported, valued and trusted to impact on society.

We create and advocate for nurturing, collaborative curatorial spaces where artists are cared for and provided with the time and resources they need to produce the best work possible.

Household is dedicated to the research and delivery of art production in the public realm. Our work feeds into future arts policy development and strategic planning for Belfast, creating improved conditions for artists who want to stay, live and work in Northern Ireland and for organisations such as Household to support them to create in and with the public.

OUR VALUES

Artistic quality and ambition

Collaboration, nurturing and care

Connections with people and place

OUR TEAM

  • Jane Butler

    CO-DIRECTOR

    Jane is a Turner-Prize winning artist, producer and art educator

  • Ciara Hickey

    CO-DIRECTOR

    Ciara is a curator with years of experience working in institutional and organisational contexts.

  • Alissa Kleist

    CO-DIRECTOR

    Alissa is a curator who programmes and runs organisations and works in an advisory capacity for various funders

  • Sinéad O'Neill-Nicholl

    FINANCE OFFICER

    Sinéad is an artist and an arts administrator with a background working in the public and charity sector.

COLLABORATORS

Our team collaborates with many others to realise our projects.

We regularly work with evaluator Sean O’Sullivan and designer Sean Greer. The majority of our images are taken by photographer Simon Mills.

Since 2012, we have worked with hundreds of artists, creative professionals, volunteers, partners, and funders.

  • Adam Bargoff, Aidan Deery, Aideen Doran, Aisling O’Beirn, Alessandra Giacinti, Alistair Hudson, Amy Brooks, Andrew Elder, Andrew Wood, Ann & Ken Bartley, Ann Quail, Aonghus McEvoy, Bedwyr Williams, Ben Behzadafshar, Ben Crothers, Bernie Baker, Bernie Stocks, Beth Milligan, Blue Whale, Breda Lynch, Brian J Morrison, Bronagh McCrudden, Brown&Bri, Caroline Pugh, Catherine Devlin, Catherine Mc Kenna, Catherine Skroch, Ceardha Morgan, Charlotte Bosanquet, Cian Donnelly, Clare Greer, Claire Doherty, Claire Hall, Claire Miskimmin, Clinton Kirkpatrick, Clodagh Lavelle, Colin Darke, Colm Clarke, Dan Shipsides, Daniel Jewesbury, Darcie Graham, Dave Farquhar, David Mahon, Deirdre McKenna, Dennis O’Keeffe, Dermot Hughes, Dorothy Hunter, Eamonn McKeever, Emma Campbell, Emma Jane McAleese, Eugienie Dolberg, Edel O’Reilly, Eva Neklyaeva, Gabriele Sabunaite, Gary Moore, Gemma McMahon, Geraldine Boyle, Grace Loughrey, Gus Sutherland, Hannah Burns, Hannah Casey, Hannah McBride, Hannah Shepherd, Heather Floyd & Nobuko Masumara, Helen McDonnell, Helen Tubridy, Hugh O’Donnell, Iain Griffin, Ita Monaghan, Jack Geary, Jack Hughes, Jan Carson, Jan Uprichard, Jane Butler, Jason O’Rourke, Jasmin Marker, Jenny Keane, Jennifer Mehigan, JJ Devereaux, Joanna Monks, Johanna Leech, John D’Arcy, John Macormac, Jon T Parks, Jon Wakeman, Josephine McCormick, Kamiel Vershuren, Katrina Sheena Smyth, Kelly Hanvey, Larry McAree, Laura McMorrow, Laurent Pellisser, Lawrence Street Workshops, Leanne Donly, Liam Crichton, Lyndsey McDougall, Lyndsey McDougall & Lynn Ross, Lynne McMordie & guests, Maeve McGreevy, Mairéad Dunne, Margaret McCrum, Maria McManus, Marie Quiery, Mark Caffrey, Mark DeConinck, Martin Boyle, Martin Carter, Mary Cowan, Mary Hughes, Mathew Rodger, Matilde Meireles, Matt Green, Matthew Rodger, Meadhba Monaghan, Meredith Johnson, Michael Dzjaparidze, Michael O’Halloran, Miguel Martin, Mitch Conlon, Natalia Beylis, Nathan Crothers, Nicholas Boyle & Bronagh McCrudden, Nick Boyle, Paddy Bloomer, Paddy Kelly, Patrick McQuiston, Paul Murphy, Pauline Hadaway, Philip Ewe, Philip Hession, Philip McCrilly, Phoebe James, Ray Cashell, Rebecca Mairs, Ricki O’Rawe, Rob Hilken, Robert Anderson, Robin Price, Rosaleen Hickey, Rosie Burrowes, Rosie Hughes, Rosie LeGarsmeur, Ruaidhrí Lennon, Ruth Evans, Ryan Moffett, Sarah McCrory, Satsumas Aural Conditioning, Sean Greer, Sean Walshe, Shelby Woods, Sinead Bhreathnach Cashell, Sophie Aghajanian, Sol Archer, Stuart Sloan, Susan Hughes, Tara Plunkett, Terry McKeown, Thomas McConaghie, Thomas Wells, Tim Farrell, Tim Weir, Tom Clark, Tom Hughes, Tonya McMullan, Una Hickey, Una Monaghan, Yvonne Kennan

  • Alexa Sleator, Alison Steers, Ben Connell, Christopher Murray, Clara Thorniley, Faye Hobson, Genny Woods, Gwendolin Patterson, Hayley Elder, Helen Earley, Jane Donaldson, Jenny Huntley, Jessica Mairs, Jonathan Ross, Karen Flynn, Katrina Sheena Smyth, Kerrie Hanna, Kevin Gartland, Laura Mills, Lynsay Raine, Michaela Butler, Miriam Witts, Paul Moore, Paul Sloan, Phil Hession, Rachael Campbell-Palmer, Rachael Gordon, Rebecca Mairs, Roisin Daley, Roisin Hackett, Samantha Nelson, Sarah Cassidy, Simon Walker, Siobhan McKenna, Warren Marsh,

  • AC Hotel, Artangel, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ballynafeigh Community Centre, Ballynafeigh Post Office, Bbeyond, Belfast City Council, Belfast Exposed Photography, Big Lottery Awards for All, Bread and Banjo, British Council, Cafe Le Petit Ormeau, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival , CCA Derry~Londonderry, Checkpoint Helsinki, Clanmil Housing Association, Creative Time, Crothers Chartered Surveyors, CROW, East Street Arts, Fellow Bicycle Co., Flaxart studios, Forum for Alternative Belfast, Glasgow International, Graffiti Restaurant, IKT, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Lavery’s, Lawrence Street Workshops , McConnell Chartered Surveyors, McCreery’s Meats, Michel’s Fruit and Vegetables, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Mission to Seafarers, NAC Foundation, NI Opera, NI Screen, Ormeau Bowling Club, Ormeau Library, PLACE, Pollen Studios & Gallery, PS2, Satis House, Sailortown Regeneration Group, Situations, Skinnybone Theatre, Soul Food Cafe, Table Tennis Ulster, The Black Box, The Errigle Inn, The Pavilion, Welcome Organisation

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OUR STRUCTURE

Household is a registered Community Interest Company number NI627443.

Our current Company Directors are Jane Butler, Eoin Dara, Sean Greer, Ciara Hickey, Alissa Kleist, Kim McAleese, and Sean O’Sullivan

Household was co-founded in 2012 by Sighle-Bhreathnach Cashell, Eoin Dara, Ciara Hickey, Alissa Kleist, and Kim McAleese.

WHAT WE DO

THINKING