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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Mexican artist Mar Decena leads Middle Eastern dance celebration at the MAC, supported by The National Lottery

10th July, 2025

Middle Eastern dance specialist, Mar Decena, pictured with Raja Obeid, Caoileann Curry-Thompson, Arts Council NI, Morgane Cabella Nevin Zourob, at the Bridges to Dance project at the MAC.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

7th July, 2025

A group of theatre makers standing together outside alongside the funders.

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

The group is pictured inside The MAC. A colourful rainbow sculpture can be seen behind. One of the musicians holds a guitar.

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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