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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Shared Words, Shared Worlds - A New Event for Belfast Mela 2025

18th August, 2025

Black and white image of two men.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding now available for arts projects supporting the wellbeing of older people

15th August, 2025

Three women smiling at the camera sitting as a desk with colouring markers and paper.

General, Funding, Organisations

Ulster Youth Orchestra set for extraordinary performances in Derry-Londonderry and Belfast this weekend

15th August, 2025

UYO Greenmount

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's on in the Arts

14th August, 2025

Dancer in a blue dress spinning around.

General, Funding, Organisations

Arts Council awards over £2m of National Lottery funding to support creative projects

12th August, 2025

An image of a drummer, he throws a drum stick in the air, behind him are large Japanese drums

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Arts Manager Claire Kieran presented with award to meet the urgent need for Irish-language accessibility tools

12th August, 2025

Claire Kieran standing outdoors against a red brick wall wearing a black t-shirt and smiling towards the camera.

General

Ray Hall Reappointed to Arts Council Board

11th August, 2025

Ray Hall's bio photograph. He stands against a pale grey background and wears a blue checked shirt.

Guest columnist: Cameron Menzies - Northern Ireland Opera

6th August, 2025

A man in a black shirt and suit on stage at the Grand Opera House, with lights on and theatre seating behind him.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

In Your Space Circus brings the joy of circus to rural communities in the Northwest, supported by The National Lottery

5th August, 2025

A young child throwing a stick in the air with a huge smile on their face. The child is outside in a park area with swings in the background and people playing.

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