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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

Artists

Leading NI artists, Jan Carson, Stephanie Conn, Sharon Kelly and Gail McConnell, honoured with Major Awards by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, thanks to The National Lottery

31st October, 2023

Three artists walking at an exhibition of art.

Artists

Announcement of the artists for the second edition of Magnetic, the Franco-UK initiative for a bilateral programme of visual artists’ residencies

13th October, 2023

Collage of images featuring a black and white portrait of Charys Wilson, the exterior of a red brick building, the home of Flax Art Studios and a portrait of Rodriguez Teare.

Artists

Arts Council Major Artist, Eileen McClory premieres latest dance theatre work at Belfast International Arts Festival, thanks to The National Lottery

9th October, 2023

Alison McCrudden, Eileen McClory and Richard Wakely sitting in studio with camera and lights.

Artists

Artist of the Month, October 2023 - Anne Earls Boylan

2nd October, 2023

Deep blue collar with white pearls and a sterling silver ball-catch

Artists

Artist of the Month, September 2023 - Stephen Millar

1st September, 2023

Colourful, abstract paining on canvas.

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Funding, Artists

Frac Grand Large Dunkirk artist residency open call for visual artists based in Northern Ireland

7th August, 2023

Photograph of Frac Grand Large, a glass-fronted building with raised walkway to entrance

Artists

Artist of the Month, August 2023 - Grace McMurray

1st August, 2023

Portal by Grace McMurray. Glitter and Velvet Ribbon Weave on Wooden Frame

Funding, Artists

Magnetic 2, the second edition of the Franco-UK initiative for a bilateral programme of artists’ residencies, is now welcoming applications from visual artists in NI

19th July, 2023

Logos for Institut français du Royaume-Uni, the Institut français, French Ministry of Culture, French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales/Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the British Council.

Artists

Iconic International Festival invites Iranian Musicians Living In Belfast

10th July, 2023

Iranian musicians Omid Shir Mohammadi and Nasim Heidari