Arts Council of Northern IrelandThe Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
We believe that art has the ability to reach across boundaries, inspiring, teaching and bringing people together.
We are the
main support for
arts organisations
and artists,
offering a broad
range of funding opportunities.
We believe in placing “Art at the Heart” because we know that art makes a difference.
We distribute public money and National Lottery funds to develop and deliver a wide variety of arts projects, events and initiatives across Northern Ireland.
Find Out MoreOur vision is to 'place the arts at the heart of our social, economic and creative life'
Developing effective policy by gathering evaluation evidence, analysing data & developing artform strategies.
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We support both established and emerging artists to grow their international profile.
Find Out MoreNorthern Irish crime writer Eoin McNamee talks about his Blue Trilogy. Haunting stuff. @The_JHS @damian_smyth pic.twitter.com/3IdvBAC1Q5Follow @ArtsCouncilNI
Wednesday 30th July 2014 at 2pm 0 Comments
Individual artists working in Intercultural Arts can now apply for funding under the Arts Council's Support for the Individual Artists Programme (SIAP).
Image: Sri Lankan born artist Anushiya Sundaralingam is a previous recipient of funding under the Minority Ethnic Arts programme.
Tuesday 29th July 2014 at 11am 0 Comments
Seven young American writers have travelled to Armagh to soak up the culture and let their work be inspired by historical and contemporary accounts of Northern Ireland life.
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Supported by the Creative Industries Innovation Fund, 'Russ on the Suss' is sure to be a hit with young readers this summer.
Read MoreThe Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection is now available to view online featuring over 350 artworks.
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MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6AQ
T: +44 (28) 90385200
F: +44 (28) 90661715
E: info@artscouncil-ni.org
