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A group of people smiling and standing outside the Music Yard with a musician holding a guitar.

Funding, Organisations

Older people to benefit from £169,994 arts funding for 22 creative projects, supported by The National Lottery

20th October, 2023

What's On in the Arts

19th October, 2023

Organisations

Final rehearsals for Derry Girls Big Sing Event

18th October, 2023

Collage of images featuring a black and white portrait of Charys Wilson, the exterior of a red brick building, the home of Flax Art Studios and a portrait of Rodriguez Teare.

Announcement of the artists for the second edition of Magnetic, the Franco-UK initiative for a bilateral programme of visual artists’ residencies

13th October, 2023

A young man is seen arms outstretched towards an elephant, exiting a large wooden crate. The elephant is a large scale puppet. Puppeteers can be seen below the elephant.

General, Funding, Organisations

NI Theatre Company Cahoots brings latest production to New York

12th October, 2023

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Organisations

Big Telly offers three thrilling new works at this year’s Belfast International Arts Festival, supported by the National Lottery

11th October, 2023

Chuck Feeney (1931-2023)

10th October, 2023

Alison McCrudden, Eileen McClory and Richard Wakely sitting in studio with camera and lights.

Arts Council Major Artist, Eileen McClory premieres latest dance theatre work at Belfast International Arts Festival, thanks to The National Lottery

9th October, 2023

Group of people holding the programme for the 2023 Bounce Arts Festival

What's on in the Arts

6th October, 2023