Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland

028 9262 3555 info@artscouncil-ni.org

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

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  • We distribute funding on behalf of the Exchequer and on behalf of The National Lottery.

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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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Advocacy

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

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Arts Council publishes review of ‘A Year in the Arts’, 2018-19

Thursday 16th January 2020 at 11am 0 Comments

The Arts Council today published its Annual Review of 2018-19, recounting many of the highlights of the Year in the Arts in Northern Ireland, supported by Arts Council exchequer funding from the Department of Communities as well as National Lottery funds.

Davy Watson, recipient of an Arts Council Artists Career Enhancement Scheme award, performing with the Ulster Orchestra as part of the their On Your Doorstep series, which aims to grow new audiences by collaborating with artists of various genres Image: Davy Watson, recipient of an Arts Council Artists Career Enhancement Scheme award, performing with the Ulster Orchestra as part of the their On Your Doorstep series, which aims to grow new audiences by collaborating with artists of various genres
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2019 Christmas Gift Guide

Wednesday 11th December 2019 at 4pm 0 Comments

From music and original art, to tickets to a great play or concert, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland picks out some perfect arts-inspired presents to treat yourself or a loved one this festive season.  Merry Christmas!

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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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