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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Artists, Organisations

Mental Health Awareness Week

15th May, 2023

Group of students from Ardnashee School and College taking part in a music workshop with Spark Opera. Participants are holding drumsticks.

General

Happy International Women’s Day from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland!

8th March, 2023

Collage of images featuring some of the women working in the Arts in Northern Ireland.

General

Award-winning drama reflecting struggles of living in care system to be showcased in Brussels

8th February, 2023

Production shot from 'Removed' by Prime Cut Productions. Male actor stood in the middle of the stage with his back to the audience.

General

10 titles shortlisted for 2023 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

8th February, 2023

Selection of of picture books, short story collections and young adult novels shortlisted for the 2023 KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards

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Art Lending Scheme showcases NI Artists in Schools

2nd February, 2023

Students at St Louis Grammar school pictured in front of Colin Davidson's portrait of pianist and conductor Barry Douglas

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General, Organisations

Lyric Theatre wins prestigious ‘Theatre of the Year’ at UK Theatre Industry Awards

31st January, 2023

Julie McKegney and Morag Keating from the Lyric Theatre Belfast at the Stage Awards 2023 holding the 'Theatre of the Year' award.

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Helen Lewis; Shadows Behind the Dance

27th January, 2023

Book cover of Shadows Behind the Dance Maddy Tongue. The cover features a black and white portrait of dancer Helen Lewis holding a teddy bear.

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NI Children’s Writing Fellow calls out to schools to explore visual literacy

26th January, 2023

Children’s Writing Fellow Paul Howard sitting at desk with children’s author Kelly McCaughrain standing beside the desk.

General, Artists, Organisations

Arts Council publishes Review of ‘A Year in the Arts’, 2021-22

10th January, 2023

Cover Image of the Arts Council's Annual Review featuring an Opera Singer performing in Northern Ireland Opera's 'Old Friends and Other Days' film.

from Northern Ireland Opera's 'Old Friends and Other Days'.