Still Impressions
Thursday 10th April - Thursday 22nd May
Townhall Arts Centre Gallery
Still Impressions
Print Exhibition by Stephen Johnston
Official opening on Thursday 10th April at 7pm. Exhibition runs until Thursday 22nd May 2025. Open 10am to 4pm (Tuesday to Friday) 11am to 4pm (Saturday) or by appointment.
Stephen Johnston was born in 1987 in Co. Antrim, Ireland. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Ulster in Belfast with a BA in Fine and Applied Arts.
After graduating, Johnston had his first major solo show, Perceptions, at Art Tank in Belfast, Northern Ireland (2011). He has enjoyed early success in his career, winning various awards including the De Veres Art Award, the Towry Award for best from Northern Ireland at the NOAC, and the KPMG Young Artist Award. Johnston paints full-time from his studio in Ireland. He has exhibited work in Belfast, Dublin, and London, including at the Saatchi Gallery. He also exhibits in Paris and Brisbane, Australia. Additionally, Johnston frequently participates in international open academy exhibitions, competitions, and group shows.
Johnston’s work is held in numerous private art collections around the world. He has received the SIAP Award and had his work acquired publicly by the Northern Ireland Arts Council. Johnston has also completed a portrait commission for Queens University, currently hanging in the ‘great hall’ as part of their esteemed collection.
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