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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

Artists

NI writers to join Laureate na nÓg’s ‘Wild’ bus tour

12th April, 2024

Image of three authors, smiling

Artists

Artist of the Month, April 2024 - Patricia McElroy

3rd April, 2024

Routine patricia mcelroy

Artists

Artist of the Month, March 2024 - Eimhéar Atkinson

20th March, 2024

Colourful oil painting on canvas.

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

Shirley-Anne McMillan announced as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for NI at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s

5th March, 2024

A picture of the author can be seen pictured in the cloisters at Queen's University Belfast. She is holding a book.

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

County Down story of family treachery and whiskey set to be staged in Brussels

20th February, 2024

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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