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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Artists

Niamh Houston (aka Chipzel) in her music studio with Matthew Malcolm, Creative Industries Development Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Both holding gaming consoles.

Funding, Artists

BAFTA-nominated chiptune composer, Niamh Houston, reveals details of videogame installation project

2nd July, 2022

Pencil and ink arftwork by Joy Gerrard who was artist of the month for July 2022. The artwork is entitled Vigil/Protest (London/2021, Memorial for Sarah Everard, Scotland Yard) and is part of the ACNI art collection.

Joy Gerrard - Artist of the Month, July 2022

1st July, 2022

Purple and orange graphic with well-known Portuguese icons, for example the Belem Tower, the Galo de Barcelos and the Ponte 25 de Abril.

Funding, Artists

WOMEX World Music Expo 2022 - bursaries now available to attend

1st July, 2022

Musician Dani Larkin stood outdoors wearing a yellow shirt with dark evergreen trees in the background.

Funding, Artists

Singer-songwriter, Dani Larkin, announced as awardee of The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary

14th June, 2022

Derry musician, Donal Doherty looking into the distance with crossed hands resting on glass balcony.

General, Artists

Arts Council congratulates recipients of Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022

7th June, 2022

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Wooden vessel by Mark Hanvey who was artist of the month for June 2022. The piece is entitled Graft 1 and is part of the ACNI art collection.

Mark Hanvey - Artist of the Month, June 2022

1st June, 2022

Author Sheila Llewellyn wearing blue top and scarf with bookshelf in the background.

General, Artists

Sheila Llewellyn wins Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize

1st June, 2022

A female in a pink blazer and a male in a blue checked waistcoat holding a selection of digital equipment including a camcorder and a dictaphone.

Funding, Artists

New £150K disabled-led programme to improve digital technology skills for artists

30th May, 2022

General, Artists

Q&A with writer Angela Graham

25th May, 2022