Arts Council of Northern IrelandThe Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
The Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
We are the main support for arts organisations and artists, offering a broad range of funding opportunities.
How to ApplyWe believe in placing “Art at the Heart” because we know that art makes a difference.
We distribute public money and National Lottery funds to develop and deliver a wide variety of arts projects, events and initiatives across Northern Ireland.
Find Out MoreOur vision is to 'place the arts at the heart of our social, economic and creative life'
Developing effective policy by gathering evaluation evidence, analysing data & developing artform strategies.
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We support both established and emerging artists to grow their international profile.
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Friday 18th September 2020 at 12pm 0 Comments
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Why not go along to your local public art gallery and enjoy some great art!
Image: Pictured (L-R) is Patricia Lavery, Arts Council of Northern Ireland with Deirdre McKenna and Damien Coyle from the University of Atypical.
Wednesday 23rd September 2020 at 11am 0 Comments
As more and more artists and arts organisations from Northern Ireland go digital to connect with audiences at home, the Arts Council has rounded up just some of these fantastic cultural things to do online. As the arts sector slowly and safely re-opens we have also highlighted some exhibitions and events to enjoy in galleries and outdoors, supported by exchequer and National Lottery funding.
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The Arts Council has opened the Health and Safety Capital Programme, a new fund, worth £500,000, designed to support arts and culture organisations as they prepare to re-open.
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Linen Hill House
23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
T: +44 (28) 92623555
E: info@artscouncil-ni.org
