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Acquisitions and Commissions


Artform News



Artform Definition

Under our Acquisitions Policy our aims are:

Priority is given to artists whose work is both challenging and innovative. We look for the work of emerging as well as established artists.

Works in all media are considered, including painting, sculpture, crafts, print, photography and newer art forms such as digital and video work.

Works are considered against the criteria of:

The Council will consider accepting gifts to the collection although such work is assessed against the same criteria as works considered for purchase.

The Acquisitions panel has an annual budget of £50,000 to spend on new works, their documentation and transportation.



Publications and Information

Artform Policy Document (PDF)

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection online

Guide to MacNeice House (Published 2003)



Current initiatives




Contact Us

Further information on any of the Council’s funding programmes and Acquisitions may be obtained from:

Suzanne Lyle
Arts Development Officer (Visual Art and Collections)
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast. BT9 6AQ
Tel: 028 9038 5249
Email: slyle@artscouncil-ni.org





Relevant Links


National Museums Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Museums Council

Visual Artists Ireland

The Artists Information Company

BBC 'The Power of Art'

Arts Council useful links (Visual Arts)