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Partnerships

All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Partnerships

Partnerships

Stephen Daly announced as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for NI at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s

10th September, 2026

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Partnerships

Rivers Remember, an artistic collaboration and dance exploration between NI and India

10th September, 2026

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Funding, Artists, Partnerships

New Shared Island Touring Scheme awards €200,000 for cross-border creative projects

4th September, 2026

Luail Irelands National Dance Company

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Community Arts professional, Jemma Robinson, presented with award to support the creative progression of disabled young people

27th August, 2026

Anne O Donoghue Awardee 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding available for arts projects supporting older people

25th August, 2026

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

Down Arts Centre hosts exhibition of artworks from the Arts Council NI Collection to celebrate August Craft Month

10th August, 2026

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Organisations, Partnerships

Arts Care NI deliver the magic of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

8th August, 2026

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

WOMEX - World Music Expo 2026 delegate bursaries now open for applications

7th August, 2026

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

Theatre and dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

6th July, 2026

Group photo with funders and partners

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