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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

£400,000 of funding announced for mental health and arts projects

29th September, 2025

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General, Funding, Organisations

Murley Silver Band host concert in Fivemiletown

25th September, 2025

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Ulster Youth Orchestra – Musical Instruments Programme

23rd September, 2025

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland Clients Set To Celebrate Culture Night

16th September, 2025

Culture Night

Guest Columnist: Edel Murphy - Bounce festival

16th September, 2025

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Arts Council Exhibition That Asks, 'How Does it Feel?' Opens in Lisburn

16th September, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists

NI writer’s one-woman show to be performed at Brussels Culture Night

12th September, 2025

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General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's on in the Arts

12th September, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists

Leading NI artists honoured with National Lottery Major Awards by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

11th September, 2025

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