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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

Artists

Major award for adapted trombone which enabled NI musician to play music again following a stroke

17th April, 2025

A silver trombone is fixed to a stand to enable the player to not have to hold it thus freeing up the hand to move the trombone.

General, Artists

25 YEARS OF CREATIVITY: Celebrating Visual Arts & Makers at The Market Place Gallery with the Arts Council NI Collection

16th April, 2025

Image of a large group in a white gallery. Behind them you can see artworks displayed on the walls. They are all smiling.

Funding, Artists

Live jazz series at The MAC with leading musician David Lyttle and guests

7th April, 2025

A man in a checked shirt and a hat sits at a drumkit.

Artists

Artist of the Month, April 2025 – Catherine Creaney

2nd April, 2025

Oil painting of a female surrounded by feathers.

Artists, Organisations

The UK’s biggest immersive VR experience now at Carlisle Memorial Church as part of Belfast XR Festival, supported by The National Lottery

18th March, 2025

Three people standing in a church holding VR headsets in their hands and looking towards the camera.

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General, Artists

Arts Council unveils details of new artworks available through its lending scheme

13th March, 2025

Woven rainbow coloured strands are laced across the top of a silver cradle shaped work

Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Digital Art celebrated in Arts Council showcase at The MAC

13th March, 2025

Group of five people smiling at the camera with artwork on display in the background. One of the people is holding a virtual reality headset.

Funding, Artists

Applications now open for the Anne O’Donoghue Award - supporting excellence in Northern Ireland's Community Arts sector

12th March, 2025

Female with shoulder length brown hair, wearing a black top and smiling at the camera.

Artists

Artist of the Month, March 2025 – David Copeland

3rd March, 2025

Photograph of a small grey aeroplane lying on grass.

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