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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Sixteen Northern Ireland artists share in UK projects set to receive over £2 million in second Immersive Arts funding round

31st March, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Boundary pushing artist and physicist, Robin Price, hosts workshop for students at Mercy College, in North Belfast

30th March, 2026

A group of sixth-form students standing with artist Robin Price beside his artwork which hangs on a wall inside the school. The artist is holding a camera.

General, Organisations

Rogue Encounters shines a light on young people with disabilities

27th March, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Young people with learning disabilities in Fermanagh and Germany connect through dance to discover new skills, confidence and cultural experiences!

23rd March, 2026

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Older people and young people build connections during the Belfast Children’s Festival

19th March, 2026

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Traditional storyteller, Niall de Búrca, inspires the next generation in Armagh

16th March, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Tinderbox Theatre Company premieres play in Columbia’s National Arts Centre

11th March, 2026

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This International Women’s Week the Arts Council of NI is shining a light on some of the many talented women working in the arts

6th March, 2026

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Arts Council of NI invites Minister to the Grand Opera House Belfast, to see the impact of a major arts venue to the City and to NI

5th March, 2026

3 men and 2 women standing in a line in front of a building at night time. street lights and car lights are in the background.