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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

Eleven NI artists awarded funding for international projects

21st November, 2025

John is pictured in a gallery, artworks can be seen behind him. The white bust of a head has black goggles on its eyes

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

First round of NEMO projects granted funding

19th November, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists

162 artists from Northern Ireland set to benefit from £1million career development funding, thanks to The National Lottery

17th November, 2025

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General, Funding, Organisations

Arts Council announces £343,000 for 96 projects that support greater access and participation in the arts for communities across NI

13th November, 2025

A group of young children sat on the floor in a room using sign-language looking at a trainer who is also using sign-language.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Fluxus Art Projects open call for exhibitions and curatorial research now open

4th November, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Leading NI Circus Artist, Christopher McAuley, set to premiere new work, ITCH, at the 19th Outburst Queer Arts Festival

28th October, 2025

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General, Funding, Organisations

Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Programme 2026/27 Open for applications

27th October, 2025

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General, Partnerships

Chinese Master Crafters welcomed to Belfast

24th October, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Department for Communities announces funding boost for musicians

22nd October, 2025

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