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Organisations, Partnerships

Millennium Forum, a leading light in bringing isolated older people together to enjoy the Arts, thanks to The National Lottery!

18th December, 2023

Two older participants from the project dancing with staff from the Arts Council and the Millennium Forum. One lady is holding a tea cup whilst another pours milk into her tea.

Organisations

Stories of LGBTQI+ people living in rural North West celebrated in an audio installation at the Foyle Film Festival, supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

13th November, 2023

Cinema for the Quears 1920 x 915 px

General, Organisations, Partnerships

Success with Welsh access scheme Hynt drives push for UK-wide expansion in the arts and cultural sector

7th November, 2023

A person, wearing a bright yellow jumper and dark trousers, is pictured in an art gallery, looking up at a colourful artwork

Funding, Organisations

Arts organisations seek new sources of funding amid rising costs

27th October, 2023

Organisations

The Belfast Ensemble presents, The Headless Soldier, as part of the Outburst Queer Arts Festival, supported by The National Lottery

25th October, 2023

Five people standing behind a piano and one person sitting on a stool at the piano. Sheet music is on the piano.

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Funding, Organisations

Older people to benefit from £169,994 arts funding for 22 creative projects, supported by The National Lottery

20th October, 2023

A group of people smiling and standing outside the Music Yard with a musician holding a guitar.

Organisations

Final rehearsals for Derry Girls Big Sing Event

18th October, 2023

General, Funding, Organisations

NI Theatre Company Cahoots brings latest production to New York

12th October, 2023

Organisations

Big Telly offers three thrilling new works at this year’s Belfast International Arts Festival, supported by the National Lottery

11th October, 2023

Group of four people smiling at camera. Two are seating on black stools, one is stood holding a printed programme for the festival and the other is kneeling on a step ladder.