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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Setting the stage in Edinburgh - Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland

2nd September, 2025

A group of delegates at the Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Fringe.

General, Funding, Artists

Glass artist and jewellery maker awarded £15,000 Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

2nd September, 2025

Rosy James awardees 2025

Artists

Artist of the Month, September 2025 – Gerry Gleason

1st September, 2025

AOTM Sept 2025 Gerry Gleason

General, Funding, Organisations

Department for Communities announces travel awards for bands

29th August, 2025

Picture of the Minister pictured with band members, with instruments and in traditional scottish kilts

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's on in the Arts

28th August, 2025

My English Persian Kitchen 1920x1080

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Northern Ireland Opera presents Follies, a glittering feast for the eyes and the ears!

22nd August, 2025

A group of females on stage with their hands in the air.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Mural artists invited to apply for Indian Residency

22nd August, 2025

Ramgarh Alicia Mc Auley

General, Artists, Organisations

Exquisite 245-year-old Italian violin presented to new Ulster Youth Orchestra Leader, Anna Jansson

21st August, 2025

Anna is standing outside with flower beds on either side of her. She is wearing a long black dress and holding the violin.

General

Guest Columnist: Vona Groarke, incoming Ireland Professor of Poetry

19th August, 2025

A woman with short grey hair, wearing glasses and a purple coat, facing the camera, with pillars of a university in the background.

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