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All the latest news from the Arts Council

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Exhibition of works from Arts Council Collection opens at Strule

7th June, 2024

Two women, with white gloves, set a dark blue teapot down on an exhibition plinth

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Gerald Dawe (1952-2024)

30th May, 2024

Gerald Dawe wearing a blue shirt and standing with arms crossed.

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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody welcomes Arts Council’s ambitious new 10-year Strategy

8th May, 2024

Acni strategy launch 2024 2034

General, Funding, Partnerships

North Belfast residents step out together for intergenerational dance project

3rd May, 2024

An image of a young boy dancing animatedly with an older woman

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Arts Council NI Chair attends North West Cultural and Business Partnership celebration at the Millennium Forum

14th March, 2024

A group of people in smart attire smiling towards the camera.

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General, Funding, Partnerships

Students invited to Stormont Castle to discuss value of Creative Learning

7th March, 2024

A group of students and adults are pictured outside Stormont Castle.

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

County Down story of family treachery and whiskey set to be staged in Brussels

20th February, 2024

Image of the artist, smiling.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Ten titles shortlisted for 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

8th February, 2024

Children showcase the shortlisted books. They are smiling.

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Arts Council welcomes announcement of new Minister for Communities

6th February, 2024