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The Arts Council is the official funding and development organisation for the arts in Northern Ireland.
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Arts Council funding supports hundreds of artists, arts practitioners, venues and communities. We invest money from Government and the National Lottery to support arts and culture across Northern Ireland.
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We believe in placing art at the heart because art makes a difference. We support artists and arts organisations through a range of funding opportunities.
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National Lottery Young People & Wellbeing Arts Programme

The National Lottery Young People & Wellbeing Arts Programme, launched in 2017, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people across Northern Ireland through participation in custom-built creative activities.

Empowering young people through the arts

The programme supports youth, community and voluntary groups to develop arts-based projects which will give young people a voice to articulate their story and in the process achieve greater personal wellbeing, improved self-confidence and motivation. Supported by the National Lottery.

Four children enjoy singer singing and playing guitar for them — Fresh Little Minds music recording project

Our Impact

49 projects
2,839 participants
£600,000 invested

Recent News

A young person is seen seated at keyboards, wearing a red t-shirt. Behind him other musicians can be seen on keyboard and drums.

Funding available for youth arts projects

3rd October, 2023

Three people are pictured beside DJ decks, wearing headphones. Musical equipment, including drums, can be seen in the background

Enniskillen Youth Arts Project helps Support Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

9th August, 2023

Group of students from Ardnashee School and College taking part in a music workshop with Spark Opera. Participants are holding drumsticks.

Mental Health Awareness Week

15th May, 2023

Emma O'Kane, Senior Teacher and Assistant SENCO at Ardnashee School and College holding a yellow tambourine with one of the pupils who will be taking part in Tribe, a new musical project within the school.

Spark Opera awarded funding to develop new musical work with students at Ardnashee

2nd March, 2023

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If you have received funding from us to support your ARTiculate Project, you will require the following guidance on how to acknowledge your funding.

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