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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Children showcase the shortlisted books. They are smiling.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Ten titles shortlisted for 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

8th February, 2024

Arts Council welcomes announcement of new Minister for Communities

6th February, 2024

Catherine Campbell, Leading Light of Stage Beyond Theatre Company (5th February 2024)

6th February, 2024

A sculpture created from wood and found objects that was inspired by the idea of creating sculptures of people in the style of circus art.

Artist of the Month, February 2024 - Hugh Clawson

2nd February, 2024

Partnerships

St Joseph Boys Get Creative With Millennium Forum

2nd February, 2024

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland commissions 24 new works thanks to £200,004 of National Lottery funding

1st February, 2024

What's on in the Arts

1st February, 2024

Arts Council exhibition on display in the heart of Belfast City Centre

31st January, 2024

New funding supports UK artists to work with immersive tech

31st January, 2024