The traditional arts consists of:
- Singing in Irish, English, Hiberno-English and Ulster Scots;
- Music (incorporating Gaelic, Scottish and English traditions);
- Dance (including Irish, Scottish or other influences);
- Theatre (from mumming to morris to other forms of folk theatre);
- Architecture and Crafts (from stone-built cottages to weaving and toymaking);
- and a large body of folk-custom and belief.
The Arts Council endeavours to:
- Assist traditional musicians in the development of their knowledge, artistry and their professional careers;
- Foster and promote our heritage of traditional music, song and dance by supporting the collection, archiving, and dissemination of these artforms;
- Enhance understanding of cultural traditions and diversity in Ireland, the UK and around the globe;
- Support initiatives in traditional music education inside and outside the formal education sector;
- Support the showcasing of traditional arts through local festivals, concerts, education programmes, and other events.
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Further information on any of the Council’s funding programmes and/or its strategic interests in Traditional Arts may be obtained from:
Maria McAlister
Arts Development Officer - Traditional Arts
Email: mmcalister@artscouncil-ni.org
Tel: 02890 385261 (direct line)
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
MacNeice House, 77 Malone Road,
Belfast BT9 6AQ
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