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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Department for Communities announces £750,000 for musical instruments scheme

19th June, 2025

Pictured in front of the steps inside Stormont Buildings a large group of musicans gather, along with the Communities Minister and representatives from the Arts Council

What's On

What's on in the Arts

19th June, 2025

Young children pictured outside by the River Foyle on a bight day looking through a large hula hoop with staff from In Your Space Circus, one dressed as a pirate.

Funding

WOMEX - World Music Expo 2025 delegate bursaries now open for applications

18th June, 2025

Funding

NI craft makers can now apply for £15,000 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award

17th June, 2025

Visual Artist Sheena Devitt in her studio with Suzanne Lyle, Head of Visual Arts at the Arts Council.

General, Organisations, Partnerships

The Ulster Orchestra celebrates its flagship education project, Crescendo, with large-scale event in the Ulster Hall

12th June, 2025

The group standing inside the Ulster Hall smiling at the camera with the Ulster Orchestra and young people on the stage in the background.

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General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Positive impact of creative arts on mental health under discussion at The MAC

6th June, 2025

The group is pictured inside The MAC. A colourful rainbow sculpture can be seen behind. One of the musicians holds a guitar.

Wellbeing Course offers artists the chance to reconnect with their creativity

6th June, 2025

A graphic image spells out HAP SCHOOL

Artists

Obituary: Raymond Warren, Composer (1928 - 4 June 2025)

6th June, 2025

Artists

Obituary: Denis Smyth (1936-2025)

6th June, 2025