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 MoreReally wonderful day in a place not normally celebrated for its creativity. Thank you, Sinead Morrissey, for joining us in prison today.Follow @ArtsCouncilNI
Tuesday 10th December 2013 at 3pm 0 Comments
The Minister for Arts, Culture and Leisure in Northern Ireland, Carál Ní Chuilín, is calling for organisations working with children to raise awareness of the ChildLine number - 0800 1111
Image: Minister Carál Ni Chuilín has called on organisations to raise awareness of the ChildLine number ahead of the festive season.
Monday 9th December 2013 at 11am 0 Comments
Play Resource – the largest creative resource facility in the UK is celebrating its 30th birthday. Over the years it has developed from a small warehouse to a purpose built resource centre and for many, their first real experience of the arts comes through Play Resource.
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Aspiring Taylor Swifts or Ed Sheerans take note! Purchasing that instrument of your dreams is now easier than ever thanks to the ‘Take it away’ musical loan scheme, funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Read MoreWe would be delighted if you could take 2 minutes to let us know what you think about our brand new website. What you say will help shape the site in the coming weeks and months
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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
