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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

General, Funding, Organisations

Ulster Orchestra ends its 2025/26 season with large-scale event to celebrate its community-led Crescendo Programme

11th June, 2026

UO Nora Douds

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Ulster Youth Orchestra stars tune up to perform at prestigious Young Euro Classic Festival in Berlin, supported by the National Lottery

4th June, 2026

UYO Berlin

General, Funding, Organisations

Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble brings Beijing to Belfast through British Council’s Connections through Culture initiative

2nd June, 2026

A group of musicians on stage.

Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

UK Nations back 42 new global arts collaborative projects through Four Nations International Fund

27th May, 2026

ROOTS Belfast 2024 Black Mountain Shared Space Project

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

JLF Island of Ireland Opens in Belfast with Conversations on Empire, Identity and the Changing World

26th May, 2026

A large Indian puppet in a yellow traditional costume, stands beside festival partners.

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General, Funding, Organisations

In Your Space Circus Launches Research Report on the Benefits of Circus for Older People

18th May, 2026

A man performing indoors on a unicycle in front of an audience of older people

Funding, Artists

Applications are open for travel awards for individual artists

15th May, 2026

Photo of a pair of sunglasses, a passport, and a half eaten biscuit, on top of a book on a cafe table outdoors. In the background is someone walking pass with a suitcase.

Funding

Funding boost for 20 D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

13th May, 2026

A group of men and women smiling for a group photo in front of a white wall

Funding

National Lottery grants of up to £75,000 available for arts groups

1st May, 2026

Children gathered around a table taking part in arts and crafts