Discover The Snail Artist at W5 Belfast with artist and author Dawn Crothers. Explore the interactive exhibition, children's art activities, live drawing sessions and more.
I immediately fell in love with this magnificent giant. There was something incredibly powerful yet gentle about watching him, and I became fascinated by the thought that bears once roamed freely across the Irish landscape. The Eurasian brown bear was once native to Ireland, disappearing from the island thousands of years ago.
Belfast, Northern Ireland – 9th March 2025 – After two decades of captivating audiences with her whimsical snail art, Belfast-based artist Dawn Crothers is about to embark on an exciting new adventure—this time, into the world of children's literature! This autumn, she’ll be launching her highly anticipated debut picture book, The Snail Artist, marking a bold and thrilling new chapter in her illustrious creative career.
