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All the latest news from the Arts Council

Funding, Partnerships

Eleven schools receive funding to support landmark educational programme

19th December, 2023

Two young people in school uniforms stand beside an actress in panto costume and three adults. They are smiling. Behind them are auditorium seats.

Organisations, Partnerships

Millennium Forum, a leading light in bringing isolated older people together to enjoy the Arts, thanks to The National Lottery!

18th December, 2023

Two older participants from the project dancing with staff from the Arts Council and the Millennium Forum. One lady is holding a tea cup whilst another pours milk into her tea.

Artists

Ards Arts Centre Welcome Arts Council NI Collection

12th December, 2023

Group of four people standing side by side smiling at the camera.

Artists

Artist of the Month, December 2023 - Mollie Browne

1st December, 2023

Print of a person that has their facial expression and identity 'dissolved' using acetone manipulation.

Artists

Twelve writers appointed in the third year of the RSL International Writers Programme

30th November, 2023

What's On

What's on in the Arts

27th November, 2023

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Partnerships

Sustaining international cultural exchange

27th November, 2023

Funding, Artists

Minority ethnic artists awarded Arts Council National Lottery investment to support career development

15th November, 2023

A singer on stage, lit up in yellow, against pink and purple lights. A second figure can be seen in the background.

Funding

Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Programme 2024/25 Open for applications

15th November, 2023

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