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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

Downtown Kayoto, Prima Queen, Reevah, Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 and Laura Misch among the latest artists to receive PPL Momentum Music Fund support

9th November, 2023

Black and white Painting of a male on a beach wearing a beanie hat.

Artist of the Month, November 2023 - Daniel Nelis

1st November, 2023

Three artists walking at an exhibition of art.

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

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.

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

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

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

9th October, 2023

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

Artist of the Month, October 2023 - Anne Earls Boylan

2nd October, 2023

Colourful, abstract paining on canvas.

Artist of the Month, September 2023 - Stephen Millar

1st September, 2023

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

Funding, Artists

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

7th August, 2023

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

Artist of the Month, August 2023 - Grace McMurray

1st August, 2023