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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

General, Funding, Artists

Leading NI artists honoured with National Lottery Major Awards by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

11th September, 2025

General, Funding, Artists

Glass artist and jewellery maker awarded £15,000 Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

2nd September, 2025

General, Funding, Organisations

Department for Communities announces travel awards for bands

29th August, 2025

Picture of the Minister pictured with band members, with instruments and in traditional scottish kilts

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Northern Ireland Opera presents Follies, a glittering feast for the eyes and the ears!

22nd August, 2025

A group of females on stage with their hands in the air.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Mural artists invited to apply for Indian Residency

22nd August, 2025

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General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding now available for arts projects supporting the wellbeing of older people

15th August, 2025

Three women smiling at the camera sitting as a desk with colouring markers and paper.

General, Funding, Organisations

Ulster Youth Orchestra set for extraordinary performances in Derry-Londonderry and Belfast this weekend

15th August, 2025

General, Funding, Organisations

Arts Council awards over £2m of National Lottery funding to support creative projects

12th August, 2025

An image of a drummer, he throws a drum stick in the air, behind him are large Japanese drums

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Arts Manager Claire Kieran presented with award to meet the urgent need for Irish-language accessibility tools

12th August, 2025

Claire Kieran standing outdoors against a red brick wall wearing a black t-shirt and smiling towards the camera.