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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

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Arts Council and British Council invite applications from artists for month long residency in India

18th January, 2024

Two artists are pictured, one holds a book under their arm, the other a long piece of embroidered fabric which stretches towards the camera

Funding, Artists

Arts Council announces £1.04 million National Lottery investment to support individual artists

16th January, 2024

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Funding

Arts Council of Northern Ireland launches public consultation on new 10-Year Strategy, 2024-2034

12th January, 2024

Funding

Funding announced to support musicians purchase new instruments

29th December, 2023

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Funding, Artists

Arts Council of Northern Ireland announces £77,599 for innovative Digital Arts projects, supported by The National Lottery and Future Screens NI

28th December, 2023

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Funding, Artists

Arts Council of Northern Ireland announces £82,559 National Lottery funding to support the careers of 12 exceptional artists

20th December, 2023

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Funding, Partnerships

Eleven schools receive funding to support landmark educational programme

19th December, 2023

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Funding, Artists

Minority ethnic artists awarded Arts Council National Lottery investment to support career development

15th November, 2023

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Funding

Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Programme 2024/25 Open for applications

15th November, 2023