What We Do
The Arts Council is the official funding and development organisation for the arts in Northern Ireland. We support the vital contribution that the arts make to the region through our broad range of funding opportunities.
We distribute funding from our principal sponsor, the Department for Communities, and from the National Lottery.
Our Strategy
The Arts Council’s 10-year Strategic Plan provides the strategic direction for the development of the arts in Northern Ireland over the period 2024-34.
Our Strategy
What We Support
We support and develop high-quality arts activity, investing funding to create opportunities for more people, from all backgrounds and communities, to enjoy and take part in the arts.
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