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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

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Financial boost for musicians as £823,000 of funding announced through Arts Council Instruments Scheme

12th December, 2024

The Minister is pictured with a group of young people holding instruments

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Organisations

18th Outburst Queer Arts Festival now on, supported by The National Lottery

20th November, 2024

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General, Funding, Organisations

Golden Thread Gallery’s New Premises Mark Fresh Era for Visual Art in Belfast

19th November, 2024

Three people stood outside the Golden Thread Gallery. The building is glass fronted with the name above in yellow and black

General, Artists, Organisations

Northern Ireland’s Longest Running Artists Studio Marks 40th Birthday with Special Exhibition

15th November, 2024

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Funding, Organisations

NI’s rural communities set to reap the benefits of Arts Council NI investment of £349,553 National Lottery funding

7th November, 2024

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