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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

7th July, 2025

A group of theatre makers standing together outside alongside the funders.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Irish-language Theatre Award 2025

3rd July, 2025

Two actors on stage with Votes for Women signage in the background.

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

21 D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists from NI awarded funding to create new work

3rd July, 2025

A group of people standing facing the camera smiling outside the University of Atypical's office in Belfast.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Applications for funding for individual artists now open

2nd July, 2025

A group of artists standing outside in St Anne's Square in Belfast smiling towards the camera.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Arts Council releases findings from Client Satisfaction Survey

24th June, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Department for Communities announces £750,000 for musical instruments scheme

19th June, 2025

Pictured in front of the steps inside Stormont Buildings a large group of musicans gather, along with the Communities Minister and representatives from the Arts Council

General, Organisations, Partnerships

The Ulster Orchestra celebrates its flagship education project, Crescendo, with large-scale event in the Ulster Hall

12th June, 2025

The group standing inside the Ulster Hall smiling at the camera with the Ulster Orchestra and young people on the stage in the background.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Positive impact of creative arts on mental health under discussion at The MAC

6th June, 2025

The group is pictured inside The MAC. A colourful rainbow sculpture can be seen behind. One of the musicians holds a guitar.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding applications open for new mental health and arts programme

21st May, 2025

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