Arts Council of Northern IrelandThe Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
The Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
We are the main support for arts organisations and artists, offering a broad range of funding opportunities.
How to ApplyWe 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 MoreCongratulations to @KMcCaughrain on this remarkable feat of flight! From all @ArtsCouncilNI @HeaneyCentre twitter.com/KidsBooksIrel/…Follow @ArtsCouncilNI
Tuesday 21st May 2019 at 11am 0 Comments
From spider teachers to lion astronauts and beetle spies, children’s illustrator and writer Sarah McIntyre inspires children to get creative in primary schools across Northern Ireland
Image: Children’s illustrator and writer Sarah McIntyre inspires children to get creative in primary schools across Northern Ireland
Monday 29th April 2019 at 1pm 0 Comments
Once in a lifetime a residency comes along that you feel was created just for you. That’s how I felt as the Irish Writers Centre Roaming Writer-in-Residence.
Image: Deirdre Cartmill
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection is now available to view online featuring over 350 artworks.
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