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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

Christina Nelson Actress

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.

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General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding applications open for new mental health and arts programme

21st May, 2025

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General

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Chair Competition

16th May, 2025

Performer dressed in crown and colourful winged costume on carnival float in spectacular open air performance with pyrotechnics in background

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

New pilot programme to support mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland opening in August 2025.

6th May, 2025

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General, Funding, Partnerships

Uplifting film project places Mercy College grandparents in the spotlight

17th April, 2025

A group of students and their teacher are pictured with a film camera and film posters.