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Partnerships

All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Partnerships

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Irish-language Theatre Award 2025

3rd July, 2025

Two actors on stage with Votes for Women signage in the background.

General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

21 D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists from NI awarded funding to create new work

3rd July, 2025

A group of people standing facing the camera smiling outside the University of Atypical's office in Belfast.

Funding, Artists, Partnerships

Lisneal College presents sun-soaked performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

30th June, 2025

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General, Organisations, Partnerships

The Ulster Orchestra celebrates its flagship education project, Crescendo, with large-scale event in the Ulster Hall

12th June, 2025

The group standing inside the Ulster Hall smiling at the camera with the Ulster Orchestra and young people on the stage in the background.

General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Positive impact of creative arts on mental health under discussion at The MAC

6th June, 2025

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General, Funding, Organisations, Partnerships

Funding applications open for new mental health and arts programme

21st May, 2025

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General, Funding, Artists, Partnerships

New pilot programme to support mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland opening in August 2025.

6th May, 2025

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General, Funding, Partnerships

Uplifting film project places Mercy College grandparents in the spotlight

17th April, 2025

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Partnerships

Appointment of Members to the Board of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

3rd April, 2025

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