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General, Organisations

75 Years of the Lyric Theatre Belfast

30th January, 2026

six people standing in a row in front of a statue, all looking at the camera and smiling.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships, What's On

FREE one-day Digital and Immersive Arts Showcase at The Nerve Centre

27th January, 2026

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

General, Funding, Organisations

£25,000 grant strikes a chord with St Louise’s music students

20th January, 2026

St Louise's student and staff are pictured outside the school with some of their new instruments

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Health and wellbeing boost for older people in NI thanks to £171,000 National Lottery arts funding

15th January, 2026

Two women reading books with a large tapestry behind them.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Art meets technology - Arts Council NI to host FREE Digital and Immersive Arts Regional Showcase at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart

8th January, 2026

Pictured is a lady wearing an AR headset.

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

NI’s rural communities to benefit from Arts Council NI investment of £460,000 National Lottery funding

18th December, 2025

A man in a living room dusting curtains at a window looking over at a woman who is on the phone smiling.

General, Artists, Organisations

Gift amazing Art to someone you love this Christmas

8th December, 2025

LYRIC CHRISTMASCAROL 173 Copy

General, Organisations

Anna Handler to become new Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra

27th November, 2025

Anna Handler c Peter Rigaud

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.