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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

General, Funding, Artists

Leading NI artists receive highest honour from Arts Council NI

12th October, 2026

Major individual artists 2026

Artists

Artist of the Month, October 2026 - Andrea Spencer

5th October, 2026

Circular glass wreath mounted onto a fabric background. Some of the hollow glass forms have organic matter and natural materials encapsulated within.

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

2nd October, 2026

Fuse Arts Derry

General, Funding, Artists

New opportunities for NI designer makers!

29th September, 2026

Rosy James Awardees

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

New Shared Island Touring Scheme awards €200,000 for cross-border creative projects

4th September, 2026

Luail Irelands National Dance Company

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Artist of the Month, September 2026 - Joe Laverty

3rd September, 2026

Frosty woodland path with a warning sign among bare trees

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

2nd September, 2026

Stage Beyond The Caucasian Chalk Circle

General, Artists

Obituary: Eithne Vallely

1st September, 2026

Lady with short hair and glasses playing the fiddle.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Community Arts professional, Jemma Robinson, presented with award to support the creative progression of disabled young people

27th August, 2026

Anne O Donoghue Awardee 2026

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