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Organisations, Partnerships

Belfast’s rich history celebrated in Golden Thread Gallery’s visual arts project with older people, supported by The National Lottery

27th March, 2025

Three women smiling at the camera sitting as a desk with colouring markers and paper.

Artists, Organisations

The UK’s biggest immersive VR experience now at Carlisle Memorial Church as part of Belfast XR Festival, supported by The National Lottery

18th March, 2025

Three people standing in a church holding VR headsets in their hands and looking towards the camera.

Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Digital Art celebrated in Arts Council showcase at The MAC

13th March, 2025

Group of five people smiling at the camera with artwork on display in the background. One of the people is holding a virtual reality headset.

Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Circusful, Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre, University of Atypical and Brink! set to benefit from Cultural Bridge funding

27th February, 2025

Collage of four images featuring projects that will benefit from Cultural bridge announcement.

Organisations

Belfast Exposed launches ground-breaking conference exploring the mental health benefits of therapeutic photography

25th February, 2025

Three people stood outside the MAC Belfast. One is wearing a pink suit and top hat and another is holding a DSLR camera.

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Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Arts Council NI to host FREE one-day digital art showcase at The MAC

20th February, 2025

Artist Deepa Mann-Kler pictured in her studio with colourful artworks in the background.

General, Organisations, Partnerships

Play about student life in Belfast to make international debut in Brussels

17th February, 2025

An image of four young women sat closely together, smiling warmly. The stage is lit in pink.

Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Older people benefit from £159,999 arts funding for creative projects, supported by The National Lottery

14th January, 2025

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General, Organisations

Swing into 2025 with new creative classes at The Crescent

13th December, 2024

A guitarist is seen on stage. He wears a hat and the stage is lit in purple