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The Arts Council is the official funding and development organisation for the arts in Northern Ireland.
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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Organisations, Partnerships

Success with Welsh access scheme Hynt drives push for UK-wide expansion in the arts and cultural sector

7th November, 2023

A person, wearing a bright yellow jumper and dark trousers, is pictured in an art gallery, looking up at a colourful artwork

General, Partnerships

Belfast Boys Model unveil new community mural

27th October, 2023

A group of school students stand in front of a colourful mural depicting a Belfast Boys' Model pupil in school uniform

General, Funding, Organisations

NI Theatre Company Cahoots brings latest production to New York

12th October, 2023

General

Chuck Feeney (1931-2023)

10th October, 2023

General, Partnerships

Shared Island Arts Investment projects

26th September, 2023

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General, Funding

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

21st September, 2023

Infographic illustrating public investment in the arts

General, Funding, Partnerships

Good Relations Week 2023 – The Creative Schools Partnership Programme

15th September, 2023

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

General, Partnerships

Michael Hofmann appointed Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen’s

4th September, 2023

General, Funding

Enniskillen Youth Arts Project helps Support Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

9th August, 2023

Three people are pictured beside DJ decks, wearing headphones. Musical equipment, including drums, can be seen in the background