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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Wednesday 21st August 2019 at 9am 0 Comments
Northern Ireland’s award winning and dynamic national youth orchestra set to perform showcase concerts in the Guildhall, Derry-Londonderry and the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd and 24th August 2019.
Image: Ulster Youth Orchestra
Saturday 10th August 2019 at 1pm 0 Comments
We may already be halfway through the summer holidays but there’s plenty going on through the month of August to keep you entertained, from family events, to great music, theatre and more. The Arts Council of Northern Ireland picks out some of the best events happening across Northern Ireland this month…
Image: 31 days of summer - up and coming events
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection is now available to view online featuring over 350 artworks.
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Antrim Road
Lisburn
BT28 3AJ
T: +44 (28) 92623555
F: +44 (28) 92623560
E: info@artscouncil-ni.org
