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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

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.

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

NI’s Winnie Ama, JC Stewart and Wynona Bleach set to receive support to attend SXSW 2025 through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund

27th February, 2025

Collage of images featuring JC Stewart, Wynona Bleach and Winnie Ama.

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Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Arts Council NI to host FREE one-day digital art showcase at The MAC

20th February, 2025

Artist Deepa Mann-Kler pictured in her studio with colourful artworks in the background.

Artists, Partnerships

KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2025 shortlist announced

7th February, 2025

Two school pupils in uniform holding a selection of children's books with Johnny Hanna, Partner in Charge KPMG Belfast, outside the crescent arts centre in Belfast.

Funding, Artists

Six exceptional musicians awarded BBC NI & Arts Council NI Young Musicians’ Platform Awards

5th February, 2025

Image collage of the four recipients of the NI Young Musicians' Platform Award

Artists

Artist of the Month, February 2025 – Brian McKee

3rd February, 2025

Rocking chair created using curved timber.