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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Organisations

First Minister attends thought-provoking, timely community theatre premiere in Mid Ulster

12th May, 2026

Group of three women and a man standing in a group in front of a mirror

Artists

Artist of the Month, May 2026 - Daniel Coleman

6th May, 2026

Oil painting of a person seated at a desk, infront of a window, writing or drawing.

Funding

National Lottery grants of up to £75,000 available for arts groups

1st May, 2026

Children gathered around a table taking part in arts and crafts

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Over 150 young people join a celebration of Dance!

30th April, 2026

Teenage boys dancing inside the MAC.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships, What's On

JLF Island of Ireland Sets Out Programme in Curtain Raiser for Landmark 2026 Edition

30th April, 2026

People standing outside Ulster University. Indian dancers are wearing bright, colourful traditional costumes and holding a decorated colourful Indian umbrella.

Funding

Comedy and creativity help students connect with Shakespeare

29th April, 2026

Two school pupils holding a macbeth book with four adults standing in a line

What's On

Arts Council NI welcomes Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Belfast this summer

28th April, 2026

Photo of a traditional Irish musicians

General, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships, What's On

Global Literature Festival Announced for Ireland this May

23rd April, 2026

An Indian lady dancer in a bright yellow Indian dress, and an lady Irish dancer, with Trinity College Library in the background.

General, Artists, Organisations

Internationally recognised choreographer, Jack Philp, joins DU Dance (NI) as Artistic Director

21st April, 2026

A portait of a man looking at the camera with dark brown hair wearing a denim shirt.

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