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
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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 3rd December 2021 at 10am 0 Comments
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, on behalf of Department for Communities (DfC), has today (Friday 3 December) announced details of £2,711,816 of recovery funding for 1,433 individuals working in the Creative Economy across Northern Ireland.
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Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 10am 0 Comments
The Arts Council has rounded up fantastic arts and culture events to enjoy online and in person, supported by the Department for Communities and National Lottery funding.
Read MoreFindings from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Survey highlight the stark pressures placed on the arts sector as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Employment levels and income generation have experienced substantial shifts and major changes were reported on how audiences access arts programming, as more activities moved online.
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Linen Hill House
23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
T: +44 (28) 92623555
E: info@artscouncil-ni.org
