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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Funding

12 arts organisations secure investment from Arts & Business NI Blueprint programme

3rd March, 2026

four women standing in front of a large drum holding arts props and smiling at the camera

Artists, What's On

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde visits schools and libraries across NI before delivering her final lecture tomorrow night in Belfast

26th February, 2026

a group of adults and children sitting on the steps of a building, looking at the camera and smiling

Organisations, What's On

World-class theatre company from NI reaches young disabled audiences in Sweden

25th February, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Kabosh receives Cultural Bridge funding to support UK-Germany social arts partnerships

25th February, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Digital arts investment for Derry, Belfast and Causeway Coast & Glens

24th February, 2026

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Organisations, Partnerships

Pupils from Belfast Boys’ Model school make their broadcast debut

23rd February, 2026

What's On

Enjoy a free family day out in Belfast as part of the largest children’s festival in the UK and Ireland

23rd February, 2026

A group of children watching in excitement as a man dressed in a cow costume plays the Ukulele

What's On

Free tickets and tours available during National Lottery Open Week 7-15 March

20th February, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

£90,000 digital arts investment for artists in NI

16th February, 2026