News and Events

20th December	Arts and Culture in Northern Ireland 2007 - available online
17th December	Research examines barriers to disabled people's participation in and access to the Arts in Northern Ireland
11th December	New Board members appointed
10th December	Arts Sector rally to Save the Arts
5th December	A Seasonal Creative Feast to suit all tastes
3rd December	Keep Our Arts Alive Rally
3rd December	Arts and Disability Website Launched
3rd December	Youth Arts Events Updated
29th November	Arts Budget 2008-2011 further details available
29th November	Call to Keep Our Arts Alive - Campaign website launched
28th November	Keep Our Arts Alive Campaign
27th November	Youth Arts Gallery Updated
27th November	Arts Council issues guidance on responding to draft Budget
16th November	Dates announced for public consultation meetings on Draft Budget 2008-2011
13th November	Safeguarding Per Cent for Art in Health and across the Public Sector
13th November	New Integrated Artwork at Marie Curie Hospice Launched
13th November	Featured Artist updated - Brendan Jamison
12th November	Council Minutes ( Sept ) and Agenda ( Oct / Nov ) Available
9th November	Leading International artists arrive in Belfast for Arts Council annual conference
8th November	Detail Emerges on Arts Budget 2008-2011
7th November	STart UP - Arts Council initiative aimed at strengthening arts activities in the Community
6th November	ASOP Application Forms Available
1st November	November Youth Arts events updated
1st November	Applications invited for Annual Open Submission Scheme
30th October	Leading International artists lined up for Arts Council annual conference
29th October	Disability Strategy and Action Plan 2007 - 2008 Consultation Response Forms online
25th October	Arts Council Statement on the Draft Budget 2008/11
25th October	Mark Mulholland - Star of 'Billy Plays' dies aged 70
23rd October	Maria McManus shortlisted for Glen Dimplex New Writers Awards
22nd October	ASOP Application Forms - available from November 6th
22nd October	Arts Council open letter - Sector urged to respond to approaching budget consultation
19th October	Vacancy - IT Student Placement ( July 2008 to June 2009 )
18th October	Two local artists receive special bursaries from the Arts Council
17th October	Arts Council meets Arts Minister in advance of CSR announcement
17th October	Assembly supports motion for more Arts funding
17th October	Vacancy - Programme Support Officer (Re-imaging Communities Programme)
11th October	July Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF ) available
11th October	Council Meeting Dates 2007 /2008
8th October	Youth Arts - Events October 2007
8th October	Recent Awards Page Updated
5th October	Arts Council Statement regarding Anna Lo’s motion for the arts
4th October	Featured Artist - Angela Darby
3rd October	Youth Arts Gallery Updated
3rd October	Conference Details Updated
1st October	RFO Survey Reminder - Returns should be completed by October 31st
26th September	Doing our bit to reduce our carbon footprint - conservation work in Colin Glen Forest Park
17th September	Research page updated
14th Sepetmber	Arts Council Conference - 8th November 2007
13th September	Research page updated
12th September	Questions to the Minister page updated
12th September	NUI Certificate in Youth Arts Bursary
10th September	Banff Residency Application Forms Available
6th September	MacNeice House Welcomes Public on European Heritage Open Days
31st August	Greater Shantallow Community Arts celebrates the life of Amelia Earhart
31st August	Youth Arts Events September 2007
31st August	Youth Arts Gallery
25th August	Public Art, Equipment and Project Grant Application Forms Available
24th August	Useful Links Updated
23rd August	Arts Council Exhibits Recent Acquisitions at the Grand Opera House
22nd August	Arts Council welcomes Meryl Streep to drive regeneration in Belfast
21st August	Management Statement and Financial Memorandum Available
21st August	June Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF ) Available
21st August	May Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF ) Available
16th August	DCAL Seeks Applicants for Vice-Chair and Members of Arts Council
15th August	Re-imaging Communities Programme hosts funding roadshow
15th August	Arts Council Chief Executive and Arts Minister Edwin Poots MLA attend Prime Cut Production's rehearsals of 'Scenes From the Big Picture'
14th August	Vacancies for Community Development Officers
14th August	Local Authority Arts Expenditure Survey - available online
13th August	Arts Council makes Lottery funding announcements
13th August	Research into the Actual and Perceived Barriers to Publicly Funded Arts in Northern Ireland - available online
13th August	Review of the Support for the Individual Artist Programme (SIAP) 2004 - available online
10th August	Out of the Darkness exhibition opens at the new Golden Thread Gallery
8th August	Featured Artist - Janet Ledsham
3rd August	Success Down Under For Local Musician
3rd August	Equipment Application Forms Available
2nd August	Obituary - Tommy Makem
2nd August	Young People Encouraged to Release Their Creative Skills This Summer
31st July	Recent Acquisitions by the Arts Council
31st July	Musical Instruments for Bands - Online Application Form Available
26th July	Review Procedures Updated
25th July	Cahoots NI needs your vote – National Lottery Award Nomination for Children’s Theatre Company
19th July	Youth Arts Events - August 2007
16th July	Raymond Piper - Obituary
10th July	Local Communities Receive £1/2 million from Re-imaging Communities Programme
5th July	Lobbying News updated
4th July	About the Arts pages updated
3rd July	SIAP Application - Online Application Form Live
3rd July	Arts Council Annual Report 2005-06 available online
2nd July	Support for the Individual Artist Application Forms Available
22nd June	Vacancy for Research and Policy Officer
22nd June	Exceptional Talent Greets New Arts Minister
21st June	Arts Council gives Young Musician the Blues
15th June	Making the Most of the Arts in Early Years
15th June	Pictures from the opening reception of the 2007 Venice Biennale
14th June	Traditional Arts Officer travels to Smithsonian Folklife Festival
14th June	Arts Council's latest Lobbying News
14th June	In and Out of Geometry opens at the Ormeau Baths Gallery
5th June	Arts Council welcomes funding to support North West's Regeneration Initiative
5th June	Campaigning for the Arts - Latest news
5th June	Printmakers make their Mark in Washington D.C.
4th June	Technical Support for Re-imaging Communities Projects
4th June	Useful Links Updated
4th June	Love UK - National lottery Good Causes - 4th - 16th June
4th June	A world of information for local artists
1st June	Treat in store for local folk fans
31st May	Vacancy for Community Development Officer (Re-imaging Communities)
31st May	Vacancy for Finance Manager
23rd May	Featured Artist - Willie Doherty
23rd May	Northern Ireland artist making waves in Venice
18th May	March and April Council Minutes Available
18th May	RFO Survey 2007 - 2008 - Forms and Online Survey Available
18th May	International Arts Festival for Young People is launched
18th May	Art is good for your health
16th May	Musical Instruments for Bands Application Form Available
10th May	Olympics cause further dent in Northern Ireland's Arts Funds
9th May	Case for increased funding for the arts presented to Arts Minister
4th May	Invitation to Tender - Public Art Co-ordinator
2nd May	Campaigning for the Arts Web Pages Added to Site
1st May	Turas / Journey - Traditional Arts Funding Pilot Scheme
1st May	Obituary - Michael Morgan
1st May	Drama Strategy Discussion Document Available
1st May	Featured Artist - Cara Murphy
1st May	Ormeau Baths Gallery Announces New Programme of Exhibitions
1st May	Arts Council presents in Washington D.C.
30th April	Board Appointments to Arts Council (application forms on DCAL website)
18th April	An Analysis of the 2006 / 2007 Governance Survey ( PDF )
18th April	New Era for Ormeau Baths Gallery
17th April	Feb Council Meeting Minutes and Agenda Available
17th April	TURAS - Section 75 Screening Documents Available
13th April	Recent Awards Page Updated
6th April	Arts Council announces Project Funding for Arts Organisations
5th April	Featured Artist - Michael Bell
5th April	Marie Eagle MP visits Ormeau Baths Gallery
5th April	Making 'Connections' with Architecture
5th April	Publication - Integrated Art at the Arches and Bradbury health centres
5th April	Toome Bypass Public Artwork Unveiled
5th April	Upcoming Architecture Exhibitions at Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast
5th April	Newcastle Promenade wins Civic Trust Award
3rd April	Lottery Project Funding - Application forms available - click here
3rd April	Public Art - Application forms available - click here
29th March	Publication of Final Report on Art Collection
29th March	Vacancy for Arts Development Officer - Language Arts
29th March	Vacancy for Assistant Arts Development Officer
29th March	Vacancy for Arts Support Officer
27th March	Launch of Integrated Strategy for Belfast Consultation document
26th March	Camerata Ireland striking a Chord in the USA
26th March	Paul Goggins MP visits Ormeau Baths Gallery
16th March	Launching the Power of Art Online
15th March	Statement on Arts Funding
9th March	Black Dragon River - exhibition at Ormeau Baths Gallery
8th March	Annual Support for Organisations Programme - funding announcement
7th March	Drama Strategy - have your say about drama in Northern Ireland
6th March	'Out of the Darkness' photography exhibition at OBG
28th February	Obituary - Jim Aiken, Board Member of the Arts Council 1994-1997
26th February	Local Arts organisation experiences a Taste of Italy
23rd Februray	Student Placement in Communications Team
23rd February	Jan 2007 Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF )
23rd February	Curated Visual Arts Award - Call for submissions
22nd February	The sounds of China arrive to Northern Ireland
19th February	Useful Links Updated
15th February	Arts Council Bursary for two Northern Ireland youth arts workers
8th February	December 2006 Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF ) available
29th January	Arts Council launches new 5 year Strategy
26th January	Ormeau Baths Gallery - Applications sought for Chairperson Position
18th January	Useful Links updated
12th January	East meets West - Contemporay Craft at Ormeau Baths Gallery
9th January	November 2006 Council Minutes ( PDF ) and Agenda ( PDF ) available
8th January	Clore Fellowship for Future Theatre Leader in Northern Ireland
8th January	Complete our online survey and you could win vouchers for the Grand Opera House
5th January	Arts Council funds trip to New Zealand for Portstewart poet
3rd January	Re-imaging Programme - Technical assistance to ensure effective delivery
3rd January	Re-imaging Programme - Tender for evaluation strategy

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