Artist of the Month - Lucy Turner

Artist of the Month - Lucy Turner

What 13p does for the Arts

What 13p does for the Arts

We believe that art has the ability to reach across boundaries, inspiring, teaching and bringing people together.

 

Funding

We are the 
main support for 
arts organisations 
and artists, 
offering a broad 
range of funding opportunities.

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About Us

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.

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Our vision is to 'place the arts at the heart of our social, economic and creative life'

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Research & Development

Developing effective policy by gathering evaluation evidence, analysing data & developing artform strategies.

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Showcasing the Arts

We support both established and emerging artists to grow their international profile.

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Food for thought at launch of the 17th Belfast Children’s Festival

Thursday 29th January 2015 at 5pm 0 Comments

The official launch of the 17th annual Belfast Children’s Festival, one of the leading children’s arts festivals in the UK and Ireland, took place this week in Belfast’s Castlecourt Shopping Centre.

The 17th Annual Belfast Children's Festival will take place between 6th and 13th March. Photo credit Brian Thompson Image: The 17th Annual Belfast Children's Festival will take place between 6th and 13th March. Photo credit Brian Thompson
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Also in the News...

Seamus Heaney commemoration at The Crescent

Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 1pm 0 Comments

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland welcomed the news that funded client Irish Pages will launch its unique and extraordinary issue, “Heaney” (Vol 8, No 2), on Friday, 30 January at 7.00 pm in The Cube, The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast.

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Update on 2015-16 budget for the arts

Monday 26th January 2015 at 2pm 1 Comments

The Arts Council today received confirmation that approximately 17,000 responses campaigning for no more cuts to the arts budget were received as part of the 2015/16 Budget Consultation. 

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Our Current Projects

The Arts Council Collection

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection is now available to view online featuring over 350 artworks.

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Key Partners...

Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure
Culture Northern Ireland

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