Arts Council of Northern IrelandThe Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
The Funding and Development Agency
for The Arts in Northern Ireland
We are the main support for arts organisations and artists, offering a broad range of funding opportunities.
How to ApplyWe 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.
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Tuesday 31st March 2020 at 10am 0 Comments
This page contains the latest guidance for the arts sector on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We will update this page as the situation develops.
Updated: 3 April 2020
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Monday 6th April 2020 at 3pm 0 Comments
In the first of two special blogs, published this week and next, Damian Smyth, Head of Literature and Drama at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, selects the best new books to escape into when the real world gets too much.
Image: Damian Smyth, Head of Literature and Drama at the Arts Council, selects the best new books to escape into when the real world gets too much.
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection is now available to view online featuring over 350 artworks.
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