Ray Hall Reappointed to Arts Council Board

The Arts Council has a key role to play in developing and improving the knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts, and increasing public access to and participation in the arts. It is also responsible for the distribution of Lottery grants. Its statutory functions are set out in The Arts Council (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. It is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Communities.

Welcoming the news Roisin McDonough Chief Executive of the Arts Council commented: “We are pleased to welcome Ray Hall back to the Arts Council Board for another term. The guidance and knowledge he brings to the post are a great asset to the organisation and Northern Ireland’s arts sector as a whole.”

Biography: Mr Hall has recently retired as Resilience Manager for the Southern Emergency Preparedness Group (SEPG). In this strategic leadership role, Mr Hall was responsible for coordinating multi-agency planning, response and recovery operations in relation to major incidents and civil emergencies across six district councils in the southern region of Northern Ireland. His work involved close collaboration with local authorities, emergency services, health bodies, and central government departments to enhance regional resilience and ensure effective incident management. In addition to his public service career, Mr Hall maintains active involvement in the voluntary and charitable sector. He currently serves as a Director of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, promoting cultural heritage and musical excellence, and is a Trustee of the Royal Air Forces Association, supporting the welfare of the RAF community. He does not hold any other public appointments and has not undertaken any political activity in the last five years.