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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Organisations, What's On

High demand for RUA education programme ahead of 145th Annual Exhibition

5th October, 2026

A bronze sculpture of a mouse on a leaf with a rowing stick sits on a plinth in the Ulster Museum gallery space.

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

2nd October, 2026

Fuse Arts Derry

General

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland releases findings of the Annual Investment Survey 2025/26

1st October, 2026

white sheet of music with a black flute lying on top of it

General, Funding, Artists

New opportunities for NI designer makers!

29th September, 2026

Rosy James Awardees

General

Obituary: Gordon Lucy

28th September, 2026

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General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

2nd September, 2026

Stage Beyond The Caucasian Chalk Circle

General, Artists

Obituary: Eithne Vallely

1st September, 2026

Lady with short hair and glasses playing the fiddle.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Community Arts professional, Jemma Robinson, presented with award to support the creative progression of disabled young people

27th August, 2026

Anne O Donoghue Awardee 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding available for arts projects supporting older people

25th August, 2026

Two women reading books with a large tapestry behind them.