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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

Funding for individual artists now available from Arts Council NI, supported by The National Lottery

25th July, 2024

Three females and four males pictures in the Ulster Hall in Belfast. One female is holding a violin and the other is holding a guitar.

Funding, Artists, Organisations

National Youth Choir Northern Ireland premieres thrilling new composition, based on Northern Ireland’s folklore and natural attractions, supported by The National Lottery

24th July, 2024

A group of young people singing outdoors with trees in the background alongside a fiddle player.

Funding

Ceramic artist Derek Wilson awarded £15,000 bursary

19th July, 2024

Ceramicist Derek Wilson stood in his studio with his ceramic sculpture.

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What's on in the Arts

19th July, 2024

General, Funding, Artists

New report shows artists are struggling to make a living in NI

16th July, 2024

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General, Funding, Partnerships

St Joseph’s Boys Showcase Films at the Millennium Forum

10th July, 2024

Students set up a scene to film, alongside teachers, inside the Millennium Forum

Belfast’s Córas Trio set to represent Northern Ireland at WOMEX 24, Manchester, 23-27 October

9th July, 2024

Three musicians playing instruments.

Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

9th July, 2024

General, Funding, Organisations

Arts Council awards over £2m of National Lottery funding to support arts projects across Northern Ireland

8th July, 2024

A group of young musicians are pictured with their instruments and a microphone. Also pictured is tutor and mentor David Lyttle