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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists

10th February, 2026

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General

NI artists featured in 2026 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards Shortlist

6th February, 2026

two girls looking at books with a man and woman looking at the camera

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

New creative writing programme supporting the health and wellbeing of Omagh communities

5th February, 2026

A group of people sitting around a large desk with pens and paper in front of them.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Four Nations International Fund

5th February, 2026

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Funding, Artists, Partnerships

From Fermanagh to India, visual artist Diane Henshaw attends international arts residency

4th February, 2026

women standing in front of an Indian Mural looking at the camera and smiling

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.

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