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All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

Infographic illustrating public investment in the arts

General, Funding

General Population Survey shows majority support increased funding for the arts in NI

21st September, 2023

Pupils in school uniform display self portraits which together create a colourful stained glass window

General, Funding, Partnerships

Good Relations Week 2023 – The Creative Schools Partnership Programme

15th September, 2023

A person, dressed in orange wig and a brightly coloured cloak, sits upon a sparkling silver sequin toilet. They are surrounded by blue feathers on a silver circular backdrop.

Funding, Organisations

Belfast drag star’s remarkable story set to open at the Lyric Theatre

12th September, 2023

A man in a living room dusting curtains at a window looking over at a woman who is on the phone smiling.

Arts Council announces £400,326 for 63 rural arts projects

4th September, 2023

Funding, Organisations

Arts Council opens Musical Instruments for Professional and Non-professional Performing Groups Programme

1st September, 2023

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Funding, Organisations

Arts Council opens Musical Instruments for Bands Programme

31st August, 2023

Artist Deepa Mann-Kler pictured in her studio with colourful artworks in the background.

Arts Council opens £80,000 Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards scheme, supported by The National Lottery and Future Screens NI

29th August, 2023

Arts Council opens musical instrument funding programme for artists

21st August, 2023

11 talented UK-based artists to receive the ground-breaking PPL Momentum Music Fund support in its latest round

17th August, 2023