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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Ten titles shortlisted for 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

8th February, 2024

Children showcase the shortlisted books. They are smiling.

Artists

Artist of the Month, February 2024 - Hugh Clawson

2nd February, 2024

A sculpture created from wood and found objects that was inspired by the idea of creating sculptures of people in the style of circus art.

Artists

WOMEX 24 showcase, conference and film proposals now open

25th January, 2024

Group of musicians performing on stage.

Funding, Artists

Arts Council announces £1.04 million National Lottery investment to support individual artists

16th January, 2024

A dancer, head on the floor, legs wide, mid dance

Artists

Artist of the Month, January 2024 - Alastair MacLennan

2nd January, 2024

Artwork created using black oil paint, turpentine and water on paper.

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Funding, Artists

Arts Council of Northern Ireland announces £77,599 for innovative Digital Arts projects, supported by The National Lottery and Future Screens NI

28th December, 2023

A group of people with augmented reality headsets on sitting beside listening posts in an art gallery setting.

Funding, Artists

Arts Council of Northern Ireland announces £82,559 National Lottery funding to support the careers of 12 exceptional artists

20th December, 2023

A group of the ACES awardees sitting together in a dance studio with one of them holding a guitar.

Artists

Ards Arts Centre Welcome Arts Council NI Collection

12th December, 2023

Group of four people standing side by side smiling at the camera.

Artists

Artist of the Month, December 2023 - Mollie Browne

1st December, 2023

Print of a person that has their facial expression and identity 'dissolved' using acetone manipulation.