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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

General, Funding, Artists

Leading NI artists receive highest honour from Arts Council NI

12th October, 2026

Major individual artists 2026

General, Funding, Organisations, What's On

High demand for RUA education programme ahead of 145th Annual Exhibition

5th October, 2026

A bronze sculpture of a mouse on a leaf with a rowing stick sits on a plinth in the Ulster Museum gallery space.

General, Funding, Artists

New opportunities for NI designer makers!

29th September, 2026

Rosy James Awardees

Funding

£750,000 Musical Instruments Programme now open for applications

18th September, 2026

A group of school pupils holding musical instruments

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

New Shared Island Touring Scheme awards €200,000 for cross-border creative projects

4th September, 2026

Luail Irelands National Dance Company

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Community Arts professional, Jemma Robinson, presented with award to support the creative progression of disabled young people

27th August, 2026

Anne O Donoghue Awardee 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding available for arts projects supporting older people

25th August, 2026

Two women reading books with a large tapestry behind them.

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships, What's On

Down Arts Centre hosts exhibition of artworks from the Arts Council NI Collection to celebrate August Craft Month

10th August, 2026

collage of craft pieces featured in the exhibition.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

WOMEX - World Music Expo 2026 delegate bursaries now open for applications

7th August, 2026

Laptop with coffee cup and saucer, notebook, pen and glasses sitting on a table.

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