Arts Council of Northern Ireland -- News Feed http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/news.htm News Updates from the Arts in Northern Ireland ACNI RSS bbyrne@artscouncil-ni.org 5 MBE for Arts Council Board Member http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news17062013.html Brian Sore awarded MBE in the Queen's Honours Birthday list for 2013 17 Jun 2013 16:33:40 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 14th June 2013 14 Jun 2013 14:40:19 GMT The MAC wins top architecture award http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news14062013.html Only one year after opening its doors, the MAC has been rewarded for its architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 14 Jun 2013 11:27:54 GMT Cameron cast in clay by County Down Potter http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13062013a.html David Cameron and other world leaders have been immortalised in clay by potter Peter Meanley ahead of the G8 summit 13 Jun 2013 16:39:53 GMT Striking the right chord at launch of Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2014 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13062013.html Deadline for nominations is Friday 30th August 2013 13 Jun 2013 10:15:49 GMT Inclusive Creativity 2013: International Conference on Music, Technology and Disability http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news12062013.html ‘Inclusive Creativity: International Conference on Music, Technology and Disability’ will take place at the University of Ulster Magee Campus from Friday 14th-Sunday 16th June 2013 12 Jun 2013 11:47:01 GMT Beyond the March http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news11062013a.html Renowned composers Brian Irvine and Sid Peacock are working on new music with Londonderry Bands 11 Jun 2013 14:11:24 GMT Enniskillen Days Out this June http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news11062013.html Arts & Cultural Events Programme 11 Jun 2013 12:25:37 GMT Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Magnum force...2nd Belfast Photo Festival is Picture Perfect http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news07062013.html Festival runs from 6th to 30th June 07 Jun 2013 16:11:01 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 7th June 2013 07 Jun 2013 12:09:53 GMT Nursery Rhymes celebrated at the Ulster Museum http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news06062013.html Over 60 young children take part in Nursery Rhyme Challenge 06 Jun 2013 13:08:20 GMT Youth Arts Sectoral Meetings Postponed http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05062013b.html Meetings will be rescheduled for another date. 05 Jun 2013 14:36:14 GMT Beyond Borders: UK-wide new music funding opportunity now open http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05062013a.html Organisations can apply for up to £15,000 for performances of music written in the past 5 years. 05 Jun 2013 14:31:36 GMT Building community through spaces and places http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05062013.html Local charity Building Communities has received funding from the Arts Council to work with disadvantaged groups in the Newtownabbey Borough Council area. 05 Jun 2013 14:29:49 GMT A real page-turner, the Belfast Book Festival is back http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news04062013b.html Lucy Caldwell hands over the literary baton to Hugh Odling-Smee as the 2013 Belfast Book Festival is launched. 04 Jun 2013 12:35:01 GMT The Beat Carnival celebrates homegrown talent with new music track and video http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/04062013a.html David Lyttle produces a dance track that's sure to be a club smash-hit this summer. 04 Jun 2013 12:22:46 GMT Award winning husband and wife team launch The Extraordinaires Design Studio http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news04062013.html Following the success of Rory's story cubes, Rory O'Connor and Anita Murphy take the next step 04 Jun 2013 11:53:0 GMT Contemporary Art of the City of Culture' launched at VOID and the Venice Biennale http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30052013c.html The project supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the British Council and Culture Company, represents the entire visual art programme for the Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture 31 May 2013 11:31:17 GMT NEST celebrates its launch on the BBC arts platform The Space http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30052013b.html The Space is a new service which provides free and on-demand access to the work of artists and arts organisations. 30 May 2013 16:47:35 GMT New Music 20x12 wins RPS Music Award http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30052013a.html The PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music 20x12 programme picked up the Concert Series and Festivals RPS Music Award recently at a ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel. 30 May 2013 16:20:07 GMT Musical harmony strikes a chord in ‘Expressing Identity – Addressing Division’ http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30052013.html Community Relations Week 2013 (20-26 May) may have come to a close but Ghanaian drummer Thomas Annang and Bulgarian violinist Veselka Ivanov are continuing to share their own stories 30 May 2013 14:22:32 GMT Youth Arts Update http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html June 2013 29 May 2013 16:16:55 GMT Harnessing Creative, Capacity Building Workshops http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news29052013a.html A new cross-border initiative is helping businesses and people working in the creative sector in Leitrim, Fermanagh, Tyrone and the surrounding region to develop new collaborations and take their work to new markets 29 May 2013 10:16:14 GMT Terracotta Army to invade public spaces across Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news29052013.html One World Creative is one of thirteen groups across Northern Ireland awarded with a grant through the Culture for All funding programme 29 May 2013 10:08:17 GMT All Ireland Performing Arts Conference 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news21052013.html Join Northern Ireland Theatre Association and Theatre Forum for their 2013 All-Ireland Performing Arts Conference. 21 May 2013 12:10:37 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Latest job opportunities in the Arts 20 May 2013 14:07:56 GMT Culture for All programme grants a further £147,475 to local projects http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news20052013.html Pupils with learning difficulties and isolated older people will be among those taking part in the UK City of Culture celebrations thanks to a Lottery windfall from Culture for All. 20 May 2013 09:02:43 GMT Belfast author launches One City One Book QFT Film Season http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news15052013.html Series of films which draw on inspirations for All the Beggars Riding begin on 24th May 15 May 2013 15:07:03 GMT Happy Days are here again this August http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13052013.html First details announced for the 2013 Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival 13 May 2013 12:32:25 GMT 30 years of Northern Ireland photography at Belfast Exposed and the MAC http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news10052013.html The compelling exhibition will be housed in four galleries across the two venues from 10th May to 7th July. 10 May 2013 14:03:47 GMT Sectoral meetings for Youth Arts organisations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news09052013b.html Sectoral meetings scheduled to take place this June 09 May 2013 15:04:58 GMT Playhouse announces Northern Ireland tour for Re-energize http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news09052013a.html The Playhouse announces a tour of their brand new commission Re-Energize, by playwright Gary Mitchell funded by the Arts Council as part of the City of Culture 2013 celebrations. 09 May 2013 13:14:14 GMT Digital Printer Whittrick launches with Award-Winning Author http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news09052013.html Northern Ireland’s newest digital publisher Whittrick Press launches this week with their first publication by award-winning novelist and playwright Bernie McGill. 09 May 2013 09:58:51 GMT Culture Sofa made in a 'Novel' way http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news08052013.html Culture for All funding for Action Mental Health 08 May 2013 11:08:35 GMT Student Placement - Finance Team http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news07052013.html Interviews sceheduled for end of May / start of June 2013 07 May 2013 11:18:04 GMT Arts Council 5-year Strategic Plan for the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news03052013a.html Consultation Closed 03 May 2013 11:42:30 GMT The Fostering Network and Booktrust NI join One City One Book 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news03052013.html Donation of 30 books gifted by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland 03 May 2013 09:20:46 GMT New board members join Arts Council http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news02052013a.html Conor Shields, Eibhlínn Ní Dhochartaigh and Nisha Tandon welcomed to the board 02 May 2013 16:15:01 GMT Sean Caffrey (1940 - 2013) http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news02052013.html Obituary 02 May 2013 10:15:02 GMT Belfast One City Conference 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news01052013a.html The arts are placed at the centre of this year's conference taking place on 9th and 10th May 01 May 2013 16:06:58 GMT May Day, May Day - Lyric Theatre Turns Two! http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news01052013.html The Lyric Theatre has welcomed nearly 260,000 visitors since opening it's doors 01 May 2013 10:22:59 GMT Glasgowbury announce Small but Massive lineup http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30042013.html The Answer, and The Japanese Popstars among first acts unveiled 30 Apr 2013 17:08:18 GMT Youth Arts Sector News http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html May 2013 Update 29 Apr 2013 16:34:17 GMT 20 Composers Announced for first ever UK-wide New Music Biennial http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news26042013.html Moving on Music selected to take part 26 Apr 2013 16:10:29 GMT 20 Composers Announced for first ever UK-wide New Music Biennial and Moving on Music are one of them http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news26042013.html 26 Apr 2013 16:09:41 GMT Turner Prize shortlist announced http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25042013a.html The prestigious art award will be made in Derry-Londonderry this December 25 Apr 2013 15:40:08 GMT Funding feeds fiction for the Fermanagh Creative Writers Group http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25042013.html Fermanagh groups benefit from Small Grants funding 25 Apr 2013 10:04:18 GMT Mike Moloney Funeral Arrangements http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news24042013.html The funeral of Mike Moloney will take place on Wednesday 1st May 24 Apr 2013 12:51:21 GMT 100 copies of All the Beggars Riding hidden across Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news22042013b.html Find your copy today! 22 Apr 2013 11:54:17 GMT Mike Moloney (1954 - 2013): Obituary http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news22042013a.html The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has learned with great sadness of the death of Mike Moloney, Director of the Prison Arts Foundation. 22 Apr 2013 11:34:41 GMT The MAC hits birthday milestone http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news22042013.html Annual visitor targets beaten by over 75% 22 Apr 2013 09:15:18 GMT Job Opportunity at the Arts Council - ADO in Traditional Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news18042013.html Arts Development Officer in Traditional Arts (including Bands), Maternity Cover 18 Apr 2013 16:34:02 GMT Traditional Music hits a high note in Brussels http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news15042013.html Belfast born Reverend Gary Hastings – traditional flute player, Archdeacon in the Church of Ireland and current Rector of Galway – will be performing to an audience in Brussels as part of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Brussels Platform. 15 Apr 2013 12:43:33 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 15th April 15 Apr 2013 09:17:06 GMT Lucy Caldwell Scoops Belfast's One City One Book http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news12042013.html Month-long programme of events planned this May 12 Apr 2013 11:30:10 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 10th April 10 Apr 2013 14:30:56 GMT Audiences NI Training Opportunities http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/arts-training-opportunities.html Training Course Programme April - June 2013 10 Apr 2013 14:20:43 GMT Northern Ireland groups enjoy grants windfall http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news10042013.html £102,000 in funding provided to 12 groups under the Culture for All programme 10 Apr 2013 11:52:35 GMT Sectoral meeting for Visual Artists at the Arts Council http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news09042013.html Meeting will take place on Thursday 11th April at 12:30pm 09 Apr 2013 12:24:18 GMT Project Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/project_funding.htm Application forms available for organisations to develop arts projects 08 Apr 2013 09:41:26 GMT Musical Instruments for Bands http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/bands.htm Application forms available for the purchase of instruments 08 Apr 2013 09:40:35 GMT Arts Council helps launch 14th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05042013.html Events take place between 2nd and 12th May 05 Apr 2013 14:08:48 GMT East meets West as the Arts Unite Communities http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news04042013.html Minister Carál Ni Chuilín helps launch anniversary celebration at the MAC 04 Apr 2013 16:38:39 GMT Showcase event of the Winter and Spring programme for Strabane LGBT group http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news03042013.html The programme was funded through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and offered the opportunity for participation in a diverse range of art workshops 03 Apr 2013 14:57:03 GMT Drama Sectoral Meeting http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news28032013.html Playhouse, Derry-Londonderry, Wednesday 24th April 2013 28 Mar 2013 15:49:19 GMT Youth Arts Sector News http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html April 2013 update 27 Mar 2013 14:56:44 GMT Arts Council Equality Scheme approved by the Equality Commission http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news26032013.html The Arts Council, along with all other public bodies in Northern Ireland, was requested by the Equality Commission to develop a new Equality Scheme in line with its revised guidance on Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. 26 Mar 2013 16:09:43 GMT Australian Children's Laureates fly in to share how reading changes lives http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25032013b.html The very first visit by the Australian Children’s Laureates to the island of Ireland takes place between the 1 and 3 April 25 Mar 2013 15:56:49 GMT Northern Ireland literary talent takes to the world stage http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25032013a.html Local poet Gearoid Mac Lochlainn was a panelist at the recent Edinburgh World Writer's conference in Belgium 25 Mar 2013 15:26:45 GMT Arts Council allocates three-year funding for arts organisations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25032013.html Awards totalling an £13.6million have been made to 109 arts organisations across Northern Ireland 25 Mar 2013 12:40:20 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 25th March 2013 25 Mar 2013 09:04:16 GMT Arts Programme builds Cross-Border Connections http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news21032013b.html The Building Peace through the Arts - Re-Imaging Communities programme has already got to work at a very local level as two border communities have been brought together for the first time. 21 Mar 2013 10:42:16 GMT Belfast Primary School Children Create a Wall of History http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news21032013a.html St Mary’s Primary School on Divis Street, Belfast, has received a grant of £8,782 through the Culture for All funding programme 21 Mar 2013 10:12:41 GMT Local poet represents Northern Ireland at World Writers’ Conference in Brussels http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news21032013.html Local award winning poet, Gearóid Mac Lochlainn is this week (21 March) representing Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh World Writers’ Conference 21 Mar 2013 10:0:48 GMT Intercultural Arts Programme now open for applications http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news19032013a.html 19 Mar 2013 16:11:33 GMT International Children’s Theatre Professionals Welcomed to Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news19032013.html The Arts Council of Northern Ireland recently hosted a networking event to welcome a group of professionals involved in international children’s theatre who were performing at the recent Belfast Children’s Festival. 19 Mar 2013 09:33:43 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 13th March 2013 13 Mar 2013 16:58:06 GMT Moving on Music http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13032013.html Winner of BBC Music Fellowship joins Moving On Music 13 Mar 2013 16:51:39 GMT Youth Arts Sector News http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html Updated March 12th 12 Mar 2013 10:55:29 GMT One woman show hits the road to Brussels http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news07032013.html Maggie Cronin takes part in Arts Council’s Brussels Platform 07 Mar 2013 11:58:30 GMT Arts and Business NI http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news06032013(a).html Investing in the Arts 06 Mar 2013 14:11:59 GMT Arts and Business NI "Creatively Connecting" Event Series http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news06032013.html As part of Creativity Month, Arts & Business NI is hosting a series of best practice events. 06 Mar 2013 14:09:31 GMT Ripe and Ready http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05032013.html Open Arts launch Celebration of Age Week 2013 with Stormont Performance 05 Mar 2013 10:25:26 GMT Dance Focus for Belfast Children's Festival http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news04032013.html Arts Council to host panel discussion during week-long festival 04 Mar 2013 15:48:48 GMT Youth Arts Sector News March 2013 http://artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news28022013a.html 28 Feb 2013 16:56:0 GMT Building Peace through the Arts – Re-Imaging Communities http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news28022013.html Programme worth over £3.1m launched to help build peace through the Arts 28 Feb 2013 09:18:22 GMT Penguin mogul Eric Huang leads Creative Industries Thread event http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news27022013a.html The conference will bring together international speaker Eric Huang and recognised leaders in the Creative Industries in Northern Ireland. 27 Feb 2013 16:13:50 GMT Seacourt Print Workshop Gets Bigger and Better http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news27022013.html North Down’s internationally recognised artists resource is growing in every way 27 Feb 2013 15:47:01 GMT Collection Acquisitions http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/acquisitions.html Open Submission for ACNI Collection 27 Feb 2013 11:39:53 GMT Arts Council 5-year Strategic Plan 2013-18 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news26022013b.html Public Consultation Meetings 26 Feb 2013 15:12:38 GMT NI Terracotta Army Project Shares in Culture For All Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news26022013.html Culture for All funds NI Terracotta Army project 26 Feb 2013 11:29:44 GMT International Programme for Organisations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/iop.html Application forms available 21 Feb 2013 12:55:50 GMT Vacancy at Arts Council http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news20022013.html Temporary part time IT Network Officer position available 20 Feb 2013 14:55:02 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news19022013.html Updated Tuesday 19th February 2013 19 Feb 2013 16:41:35 GMT SIAP Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/award.htm Support for Individual Artist Programme open for application 18 Feb 2013 16:31:34 GMT Dame Joan Bakewell joins the festivities for celebration of age week http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news18022013.html Packed programme of Arts events planned for Celebration of Age Week 4th to 8th March 18 Feb 2013 09:14:33 GMT Macropolis wins Best Animation IFTA http://artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news14022013a.html MACROPOLIS, an animated short film by Northern Irish animation studio Flickerpix, is named best animation at the 10th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards 2013. 14 Feb 2013 16:45:25 GMT Arts Council take part in Support for Songwriters Convention http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news14022013.html Belfast Nashville Support for songwriters panel discussion with Arts Council, Invest NI and Musician’s Union 14 Feb 2013 15:41:31 GMT Small Grants Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13022013a.html Call for applications for summer based, arts-led activities 13 Feb 2013 15:16:31 GMT Love the Arts this Valentines Day http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news13022013.html Local artists great creative for Valentines Day 13 Feb 2013 14:39:30 GMT Curator Kim dealt an ACE with the Warhol exhibition http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news12022013a.html Local curator Kim McAleese is the latest recipient of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Artists Career Enhancement Programme (ACES). 12 Feb 2013 14:07:47 GMT Date for your diary - "Thrive" at the Lyric Theatre Belfast this March http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news12022013.html A Key Event for everyone involved in the Creative Industries in Northern Ireland 12 Feb 2013 10:04:23 GMT Local poets are well versed in Brussels http://artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news08022013.html Poets Andrew Jamison and Moyra Donaldson will travel to Brussels later this month 08 Feb 2013 13:0:57 GMT From Derry to Brussels – The Playhouse Theatre of Witness Project showcased at European Conference http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news07022013.html Theatre of Witness showcased at groundbreaking Peace conference in Brussels 07 Feb 2013 09:21:14 GMT One City One Book Belfast Launches http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news06022013.html Lucy Caldwell’s All the Beggars Riding is Belfast’s choice for One City One Book 2013 06 Feb 2013 10:45:05 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 6th February 2013 06 Feb 2013 09:56:58 GMT Obituary: Prof Robert Welch http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news05022013.html Former Arts Council Board Member 05 Feb 2013 15:46:42 GMT Platform for Intercultural Europe http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news04022013.html Belfast Practice Exchange Report 04 Feb 2013 15:13:56 GMT Job Opportunitiesin the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 1 Feb 2013 01 Feb 2013 10:45:0 GMT New Ulster Youth Orchestra leader receives gift from the Arts Council http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news31012013.html Each year a number of exceptionally talented violinists go through a rigorous audition to become leader of the Orchestra 31 Jan 2013 14:31:17 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html Update for February 2013 30 Jan 2013 16:57:43 GMT Culture for All windfall for local groups http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news30012013.html Over £84,000 awarded in grants 30 Jan 2013 12:09:38 GMT ‘Bacon, Butter and Belfast’ - An Exhibition to celebrate the work of over 50s in East Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news29012013.html An exhibition to celebrate the work of over 50s in East Belfast 29 Jan 2013 16:47:18 GMT Job Opportunitiesin the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 29 Jan 2013 29 Jan 2013 10:59:47 GMT Equality Impact Assessment - Ambitions for the Arts http://artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm A Five Year Strategic Plan for the Arts in Northern Ireland 2013-2018 25 Jan 2013 10:37:18 GMT World renowned actor launches Lyric Theatre’s new season http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news25012013.html Lyric Theatre launch Spring/Summer 2013 season 25 Jan 2013 10:14:07 GMT Job opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 23 Jan 2013 23 Jan 2013 09:0:10 GMT Musical Talent Development Scheme Returns To Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news22012013.html Scratch My Progress development programme launches 22 Jan 2013 12:16:53 GMT Commerce and Culture celebrate at the Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news18012013a.html Two individuals and one esteemed arts organisation celebrated their success at the Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2013 18 Jan 2013 14:51:57 GMT Brussels debut for Belfast printmaking and poetry exhibition http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news18012013.html Brussels Platform launches for 2013 18 Jan 2013 13:16:51 GMT Maiden Voyage Dance ‘Manifesto’ takes to the stage http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news17012013.html Exciting triple bill of contemporary dance 17 Jan 2013 14:49:04 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Chief Executive Officer at Open Arts Closing Date: 25th Jan 2013 16 Jan 2013 12:54:51 GMT World famous line-up unveiled at the MAC for 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news16012013.html Spectacular programme revealed as over 200,000 visit arts venue 16 Jan 2013 11:16:20 GMT Screening of the Arts Council's draft Five Year Strategic Plan http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Draft Strategic Plan and screening document now available 14 Jan 2013 13:57:32 GMT Job Opportunity at the Arts Council - Head of Music http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news10012013.html Head of Music with specialism in Classical Music or Opera 10 Jan 2013 12:36:19 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund Applications Guidance http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html Workshops available in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry 07 Jan 2013 14:51:03 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/ 07 Jan 2013 12:45:11 GMT Small Grants Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/smallgrant.html Open for applications 07 Jan 2013 12:34:31 GMT Ulster Orchestra Welcome In New Year, Viennese Style http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news03012013a.html Waltzes, polkas and gallops galore. The Ulster Orchestra, funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, will be welcoming in the New Year with a series of colourful Viennese concerts at the Waterfront Hall 03 Jan 2013 09:09:41 GMT Scale new heights in 2013 with the ‘Take it away’ scheme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news03012013.html Take it away scheme – making it more affordable for people to access musical instruments 03 Jan 2013 09:08:53 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html Open for application online 02 Jan 2013 16:55:54 GMT Arts For Leisure Programme underway at Care for Cancer Omagh http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news02012013a.html 9 week arts programme for anyone in the Omagh area affected by cancer 02 Jan 2013 12:27:25 GMT NITA Techincal Theatre Bursary http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2013/news02012013.html Applications invited for placements 02 Jan 2013 11:44:49 GMT Arts Council Christmas closure dates / out of hours contact http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21122012.html Including out of hours contact (urgent queries only) 21 Dec 2012 12:57:03 GMT Arts Council Annual Review http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news19122012.html A Year in the Arts 2011-12 19 Dec 2012 09:11:56 GMT Arts Council funding helps develop innovative disaster relief housing solution http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18122012.html Father and son duo realise their creative vision 18 Dec 2012 12:57:01 GMT David Irvine obituary http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/David_Irvine_obituary.html Arts Council Board Member 17 Dec 2012 16:34:03 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund Applications & Workshops http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html Downloadable application forms now available 17 Dec 2012 16:04:25 GMT Keeping Children Safe http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news17122012.html Certified training modules 17 Dec 2012 13:31:08 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Job opportunities in the Arts Updated 17 December 2012 17 Dec 2012 13:20:0 GMT The Gift that Keeps on Giving http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news14122012.html Major Individual Artist awards 14 Dec 2012 16:26:42 GMT Music Arts Strategy - Equality Impact Assessment http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm 07 Dec 2012 16:01:22 GMT Musical Journeys with Ulster Youth Choir and Translink http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07122012.html Arts Council funded Ulster Youth Choir to provide workshops in post-primary schools and on Translink trains and buses 07 Dec 2012 12:51:56 GMT And the beat goes on – bodhrán player Eamon Murray wins place on prestigious New Music programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06122012c.html Northern Ireland musician to join New Music programme 06 Dec 2012 17:55:11 GMT Double Win for Arts Council NI Funded Artists at Woman of the Year Awards http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06122012b.html Arts Council NI Artists Win Awards 06 Dec 2012 17:30:07 GMT Play Resource raises the ceiling on recycling for the arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06122012.html Arts Council funded mezzanine floor helps improve delivery and distribution services 06 Dec 2012 13:37:41 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 5 Dec 2012 05 Dec 2012 11:45:42 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/ 03 Dec 2012 17:51:16 GMT Award winning author visits libraries across Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news03122012.html Dog Ears is delighted to present Sally Gardner on tour in libraries throughout Northern Ireland from the 26th – 30th November 2012. 03 Dec 2012 16:24:37 GMT Justice Minister lends support to new play on human trafficking http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news30112012.html A hard hitting new play on human trafficking in Northern Ireland made its stage debut at the Lyric Theatre this week in the presence of the Minister for Justice, David Ford MLA 30 Nov 2012 16:55:49 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 26/11/2012 26 Nov 2012 16:54:58 GMT Northern Ireland’s Olympic Legacy celebrated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news26112012.html A dancer and a singer from Northern Ireland are in the spotlight after featuring in short films for national charity Legacy Trust UK 26 Nov 2012 09:44:36 GMT European Capitals of Culture Consultation open http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23112012b.html DCMS has launched a consultation seeking views on the European Commission’s proposal for a new European Capitals of Culture programme 2020-2033 23 Nov 2012 10:09:40 GMT Job opportunities in the arts - Updated 22 Nov 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23112012.html Job opportunities in the arts Updated 22 Nov 2012 The MAC – MACtivist Volunteers / City of Derry International Choral Festival – Festival Manager / Arts Care – Project Co-ordinator p/t / Arts Care – Project Administrator p/t / Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre – Dance Development Artist 23 Nov 2012 09:45:26 GMT Annual Funding Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/asop.htm Additional information requested regarding Access, Diversity and Community Engagement for AFP applicants 22 Nov 2012 16:24:37 GMT Lottery win for local arts groups - £121million invested over last 18 years http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news19112012.html Arts groups in Northern Ireland are this week celebrating a lottery windfall 19 Nov 2012 12:16:36 GMT Job opportunity with Echo Echo http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news16112012b.html Echo Echo seeks to employ a Development Officer to support all aspects of company and project development, including exciting projects for City of Culture 2013. 16 Nov 2012 13:56:44 GMT European delegates enjoy reception and tour of Parliament Buildings http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news16112012.html Reception and tour on eve of building’s 80th anniversary 16 Nov 2012 13:01:29 GMT NI groups share in £140,000 first Culture for All announcement http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news15112012e.html Handful Productions is one of 19 groups across Northern Ireland awarded grants totalling over £141,000 from the Big Lottery Fund and Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Culture for All programme. 16 Nov 2012 11:51:29 GMT MT4UTH celebrate award-win http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news15112012d.html MT4UTH celebrate award-win Named best Youth Led Social Enterprise 15 Nov 2012 13:36:33 GMT European Delegates in Belfast to Discuss Art and Conflict http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news15112012c.html 6th Intercultural Practice Exchange taking place at the MAC in Belfast (15th / 16th November) 15 Nov 2012 11:56:0 GMT Young Musicians Platform Award http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news15112012b.html The Young Musicians Platform Award is now open for applications 15 Nov 2012 11:21:17 GMT Milton Violin Award http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news15112012.html The Milton Violin Award is now open for applicants 15 Nov 2012 11:18:12 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts - updated 15 November 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html NB: The Arts Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of client organisations: Arts Care – Project Co-ordinator p/t Arts Care – Project Administrator p/t 15 Nov 2012 10:17:14 GMT Arts Council Celebrates Local Artists with Exhibition at Lisburn City Library http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news13112012b.html Collection on show until February 2013 13 Nov 2012 15:30:12 GMT Arts & Business NI Masterclass http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news13112012.html 'Creating and Pricing Sponsorship Packages' 13 Nov 2012 11:29:10 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/ 13 Nov 2012 11:27:26 GMT Dance Sectoral Meeting http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news09112012.html Sectoral meeting in Derry, Thursday 29th November 09 Nov 2012 16:06:14 GMT Local Students Win Tickets To The Lyric’s Macbeth http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07112012.html Laurel Hill Community College go backstage at The Lyric 07 Nov 2012 14:56:20 GMT Young Musicians Platform and Milton Violin Award http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/ymp.html Application forms available 06 Nov 2012 14:26:01 GMT Job Opportunities at Arts Council http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news01112012.html (1) Building Peace Through the Arts: Re-imaging Communities Programme Manager (2) Digital Content Officer (3) IT Student Placement 01 Nov 2012 10:19:51 GMT Engagement with the Arts in Northern Ireland on the increase http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news31102012.html Key findings from the 2012 General Population Survey 31 Oct 2012 10:02:40 GMT Annual Funding Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/asop.htm Apply online for Annual Funding Programme 29 Oct 2012 13:27:02 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts - updated 29 October 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Vacancies at Drake Music, The MAC and Music Network 29 Oct 2012 09:41:40 GMT Arts Council Exhibition at the Alley Arts Centre http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news26102012.html Recent acquisitions on show 26 Oct 2012 15:33:21 GMT Ranfurly House Arts Centre http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news25102012.html New Arts Centre for Dungannon 25 Oct 2012 15:42:19 GMT Culture Minister supports drive to make theatre affordable to all http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news25102012a.html Lyric Community Supersaver Scheme 25 Oct 2012 15:24:18 GMT Equality Screening of Music Strategy 2013 - 2018 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Compliance documents now available 24 Oct 2012 15:55:43 GMT New play brings ghosts of Belfast to life http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24102012.html Ghosts of Drumglass opens at UBBFQ 24 Oct 2012 14:53:50 GMT Annual Funding Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/asop.htm Application forms available 24 Oct 2012 12:28:01 GMT Arts Council seeks Artistic Assessors http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news19102012b.html Application deadline: 5pm Monday 19 November 2012 19 Oct 2012 14:56:31 GMT Fairies are Magic for Inlifesize http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news19102012.html Belfast firm launch new app 19 Oct 2012 14:30:45 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 19 October 19 Oct 2012 11:08:14 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/ 18 Oct 2012 09:34:33 GMT Take It Away with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news17102012.html New scheme hits all the right notes 17 Oct 2012 12:52:26 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 11 October 2012 11 Oct 2012 11:37:20 GMT Arts Council support for City of Culture http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news10102012.html £1 Million investment announced 10 Oct 2012 09:05:56 GMT Arts & Business Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news08102012.html Invest North West Programme 08 Oct 2012 14:27:50 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 8 October 2012 08 Oct 2012 14:24:08 GMT Fermanagh Live....and Loud http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05102012.html 2012 Fermanagh Live arts festival runs from 4-7 October 05 Oct 2012 09:19:46 GMT Cirque du Soleil trainers in Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news03102012.html Social circus training for trainers 03 Oct 2012 16:52:15 GMT Arts and Older People Strategy http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/departs/strategy/reports/schemes/aop_strategy.pdf Strategy available to download (PDF) 28 Sept 2012 13:11:32 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) Showcase videos http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news26092012.html Transforming creative ideas into commercial success 26 Sept 2012 17:10:38 GMT Temp IT Position at ACNI http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news25092012.html Vacancy for Sys Admin / Sharepoint Developer until March 2013 26 Sept 2012 12:15:50 GMT Job opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 25 Sep 2012 25 Sept 2012 13:45:27 GMT Arts & Business tender http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24092012.html Design of Award piece 24 Sept 2012 14:01:46 GMT Job opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/jobs-external.html Updated 24 Sep 2012 24 Sept 2012 13:37:31 GMT Belfast's Big Night Out http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news20092012b.html Countdown to Culture Night 20 Sept 2012 16:04:55 GMT Job Opportunities at the Arts Council, September 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news20092012.html Re-Imaging Communities Programme Manager and Community Development Officer positions 20 Sept 2012 15:35:06 GMT DCAL Public Consultations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18092012.html Strategies for Ulster Scots language and Irish language 18 Sept 2012 17:46:12 GMT Performances to fall for at the MAC this Autumn http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news14092012b.html I Am My Own Wife a must-see play 14 Sept 2012 11:53:26 GMT Changes to Vetting and Barring Procedures http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news14092012a.html ACNI briefing paper available to download 14 Sept 2012 11:29:38 GMT Preparing to Launch: Culture Night Belfast Goes Fourth! http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news13092012.html Launch of Programme for Culture Night on Friday 21st September 13 Sept 2012 09:40:31 GMT Creative projects keep us young at art http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news12092012.html Arts and Older People’s Programme 12 Sept 2012 15:24:43 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06092012c.html Updated 12 September 12 Sept 2012 15:06:34 GMT A novel approach to art http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news11092012.html Local author and artist join forces in a literary first 11 Sept 2012 12:59:53 GMT Recruitment Opportunities in the Arts, September 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06092012c.html Sticky Fingers Arts – Operations Manager – 20 September 2012 06 Sept 2012 11:41:44 GMT Call for applications for a study visit entitled ARTS AND BUSINESS http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06092012b.html November 6th – 16th 2012, Boston, Massachusetts & Milwaukee, Wisconsin 06 Sept 2012 11:39:35 GMT Arts & Business Northern Ireland members networking event for Chairs of Arts and Cultural Organisations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06092012.html Chairs’ Networking lunch in the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, 13 September 06 Sept 2012 11:35:59 GMT City Celebration for 50th Belfast Festival at Queen’s http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05092012b.html Festival 50 launch unveils line-up 05 Sept 2012 09:59:33 GMT European Heritage Open Days 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05092012.html Free arts events 8th & 9th Sept 05 Sept 2012 09:44:27 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/ September 2012 events 05 Sept 2012 09:13:17 GMT East Belfast artists paint new vision of the city http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news31082012.html Art in the Eastside III 31 Aug 2012 15:22:35 GMT Job Opportunities at the Arts Council, 30th August 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news30082012.html Temporary Media and Communications Officers 30 Aug 2012 11:47:28 GMT 'Unlimited' artists from Northern Ireland take part in London 2012 Festival http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news28082012.html Three of Northern Ireland’s leading artists head to the world famous Southbank Centre to exhibit their work 28 Aug 2012 10:22:31 GMT Niall Murphy Scoops Top Prize http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24082012.html ACES recipient wins all-Ireland Fiddle Title 24 Aug 2012 13:54:10 GMT Creative showcase celebrates cultural legacy of London 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23082012c.html Free event Saturday 1st September 23 Aug 2012 16:02:07 GMT Northern Ireland’s artistic legacy celebrated at Queen’s http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23082012b.html Arts Council supports Open Learning Courses 23 Aug 2012 15:49:39 GMT Happy Days! Still time to get Beckett Tickets http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23082012.html Thursday 23rd-Monday 27th August 23 Aug 2012 15:39:28 GMT Recruitment Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21082012.html The MAC - full time House Manager Volunteers (also known as MACtivists) 21 Aug 2012 13:03:16 GMT New Interim CEO appointed at Ulster Orchestra http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news17082012.html Edward Smith takes up his post 17 Aug 2012 14:01:08 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html Application forms for architectural businesses and sectoral bodies 17 Aug 2012 12:41:01 GMT Job Opportunities at the Arts Council, August 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news16082012.html System Administrator/SharePoint Developer Research and Policy Officer 16 Aug 2012 10:34:54 GMT Intercultural Arts Grants Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/iap.html Application forms available 13 Aug 2012 15:56:51 GMT London 2012 exhibition at Stormont http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news10082012.html Open to public until 14/9/2012 10 Aug 2012 14:25:16 GMT Legacy Trust Connections http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news08082012a.html Free showcase and workshops 1 September 08 Aug 2012 15:24:48 GMT Youth Arts News updated, August 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html 08 Aug 2012 12:39:49 GMT ‘Factory’ Fever at Edinburgh Fringe Festival http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news08082012.html Home-grown productions receive rave reviews 08 Aug 2012 11:59:01 GMT Clandeboye Festival 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07082012c.html 13-18 August 07 Aug 2012 15:17:08 GMT An Droichead announce Féile 2012 Lineup http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07082012b.html 23rd – 26th August 07 Aug 2012 13:12:08 GMT Funding opportunities for intercultural arts projects http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07082012.html Support for community based projects 07 Aug 2012 13:05:13 GMT Recruitment Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news06082012.html Updated 6 August 2012 06 Aug 2012 10:16:21 GMT London 2012 Festival in Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news03082012.html Programme of events now available for download 03 Aug 2012 15:0:33 GMT £1.35 million Culture for All programme launched http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02082012c.html Joint Arts Council and Big Lottery Fund programme 02 Aug 2012 16:02:01 GMT Arts Council backs Co. Down woman for cultural leadership programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02082012b.html 2012/2013 Fellowship announced 02 Aug 2012 13:19:52 GMT Recent Awards Updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/recent/funding.htm Recent funding decisions 02 Aug 2012 12:08:01 GMT Van-tastic News for Streetwise Community Circus http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02082012.html Arts Council funds new set of wheels 02 Aug 2012 11:47:35 GMT Beacon Sculpture Unveiled in South Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news30072012.html Aspen Beacon Centre unveils its 'Beacon' sculpture project 30 Jul 2012 10:57:11 GMT Take it Away http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news26072012.html Loan scheme to buy instruments 26 Jul 2012 12:57:18 GMT Recruitment Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24072012a.html Updated 26th July 2012 26 Jul 2012 12:52:06 GMT Recruitment in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24072012a.html Development Officer at In Your Space 24 Jul 2012 16:45:40 GMT Funding scheme will help put NI artists on the map http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news24072012.html Opportunities for artists and arts organisations to showcase their work abroad 24 Jul 2012 11:38:51 GMT East Belfast Arts Festival http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23072012.html September line-up announced 23 Jul 2012 11:25:51 GMT International Programme for Organisations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/iop.html Application forms available for Professional Arts Abroad and International DevelopmentFund 20 Jul 2012 16:10:07 GMT SIAP Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/award.htm Application forms available for individual artist funding programmes 20 Jul 2012 16:09:22 GMT Equality Scheme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Comments invited on draft Equality Scheme 20 Jul 2012 09:07:15 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18072012.html Updated 17 July 2012 17 Jul 2012 14:02:57 GMT Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news11072012c.html Nominations now open 11 Jul 2012 16:15:28 GMT Beckett Festival programme unveiled http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news11072012b.html Five day August festival 11 Jul 2012 16:15:04 GMT Launch of August Féile 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news11072012a.html 2nd August-12th August 11 Jul 2012 16:14:54 GMT Belfast Festival at Queen’s http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news09072012b.html First 15 acts announced 09 Jul 2012 15:24:34 GMT Luminous Soul Dance Project perform for Minister of Culture Arts and Leisure at Stormont http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news09072012a.html 09 Jul 2012 10:07:07 GMT Job opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news09072012.html Update 6 July 2012 09 Jul 2012 10:0:26 GMT Boat Factory Trip to Brussels a Success http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05072012.html Dan Gordon and Michael Condron production performed as part of 'The Brussels Platform' initiative. 05 Jul 2012 12:28:08 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html 03 Jul 2012 10:13:14 GMT Giant Audience for Giant Event http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02072012.html Land of Giants performance 02 Jul 2012 17:03:34 GMT Rural Arts Sectoral Meeting http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news27062012a.html Sectoral meeting on 4th July at An Creggan, Omagh 27 Jun 2012 16:15:39 GMT Lyric Theatre venue for historic meeting http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news27062012.html Queen visits award-winning arts venue 27 Jun 2012 14:27:13 GMT Open Arts' disabled dancers invited by the Minister of Culture Arts and Leisure to perform at Stormont http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news26062012.html Luminous Soul Dance Project to showcase their latest performance 'SPLIT' 26 Jun 2012 15:19:24 GMT Search begins for best NI read http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news25062012.html Nominate your One City One Book read for 2013 25 Jun 2012 13:24:41 GMT Public Art Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/public_art.htm Application forms available for public art projects 22 Jun 2012 12:55:12 GMT Northern Ireland poet helps to create athletic-inspired poem for Olympic Park http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21062012b.html Crossgar writer Andrew Jamison 21 Jun 2012 16:01:40 GMT Arts and Older People Evaluation http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/departs/strategy/reports/schemes/aop_interim_report_jan_2012.pdf Interim report available (PDF) 21 Jun 2012 15:35:34 GMT Job Opportunity at the Arts Council, June 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21062012.html Vacancy for Arts Development Officer, Community Arts (Temporary job share) 21 Jun 2012 09:26:36 GMT Actors Setting Sail for Brussels http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news20062012.html Production of 'The Boat Factory' to be performed at Bozar Theatre 20 Jun 2012 15:45:33 GMT Arts Council helps launch Down Arts Centre http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news19062012.html 19 Jun 2012 13:07:41 GMT Children's Laureate makes First Visit to Belfast http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18062012c.html Award-winning writer Niamh Sharkey made her first official visit to Northern Ireland on Saturday as part of the Belfast Book Festival. 18 Jun 2012 15:30:12 GMT Flaxart International Residency http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18062012b.html Opportunity for visiting artists 18 Jun 2012 09:55:55 GMT Job opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news18062012.html Updated 18 June 2012 18 Jun 2012 09:55:29 GMT Arts Council launches first Intercultural Arts Stragegy for Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new14062012.html A strategy to promote cultural diversity through the arts. 14 Jun 2012 13:25:0 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html 11 Jun 2012 16:45:38 GMT Visual Art Development Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/visual_art_development_programme.html The Arts Council has designed this programme to strengthen the visual arts sector by creating opportunities for organisations to develop their capacity and build audiences. Application forms will be made available to organisations after discussions with the Arts Council regarding the eligibility of the proposals. The Programme is now open. 11 Jun 2012 11:17:50 GMT Capacity Building Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/capacity_building_programme.html This programme aims to strengthen the arts sector by enabling organisations to take appropriate action to ensure their future sustainability. Application forms will be made available to organisations after discussions with the Arts Council regarding the eligibility of the proposals. The Programme is now open. 11 Jun 2012 11:14:15 GMT The Giant is Coming http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07062012b.html Land of Giants Sat 30 June 07 Jun 2012 15:59:27 GMT Local Authors Profit and Loss In Brussels! http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news07062012.html 07 Jun 2012 09:19:30 GMT Accessing EU Funding for the Arts’ Conference Information session http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news01062012b.html 01 Jun 2012 15:48:31 GMT Exhibition of Kangra Paintings http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news01062012.html Linen Hall Library until 18 June 01 Jun 2012 15:38:43 GMT New Qualification in Bagpiping http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new24052012.html Ulster-Scots music certificate 24 May 2012 15:44:05 GMT Creating Futures http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news23052012.html Arts & Business NI programme opens 23 May 2012 14:28:04 GMT EU Funding opportunities http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21052012b.html Information session, 30 May 21 May 2012 16:13:07 GMT Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news21052012.html Moving on Music seeks Marketing and Administrative Officer 21 May 2012 09:27:01 GMT Minister joins one city one book initiative and takes a unique look at the history of the irish language http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new18052012a.html 18 May 2012 14:15:54 GMT RSUA Awards Celebrate the Beneficial Use of Art in Public Buildings http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new18052012.html 18 May 2012 14:09:27 GMT Poetry exchange at the Lyric http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new17052012a.html Friday 18th May 2012 17 May 2012 14:20:40 GMT Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new16052012a.html Head of Productions at Lyric Theatre and tenders for music and video for Theatre of Witnes productions at the Playhouse 16 May 2012 14:09:38 GMT Arts Council introduces first Intercultural Arts Strategy for Northern Ireland http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new16052012.html Full text available in PDF format 16 May 2012 09:49:42 GMT Local Authors in a Grand Place Indeed http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new14052012.html 14 May 2012 17:34:51 GMT Win a copy of One City One Book novel http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new04052012.html Exclusive Facebook competition 04 May 2012 10:40:23 GMT Creative Partnerships http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/strategyandpolicies.htm#creative Building international partnerships and accessing European funding 02 May 2012 09:52:04 GMT IT Student Placement http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news30042012.html Applications invited for one year post at ACNI 30 Apr 2012 12:19:57 GMT One City One Book Belfast 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new30042012.html Programme of events unveiled 30 Apr 2012 10:55:49 GMT Musical Instruments for Bands http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/bands.htm Application forms available 27 Apr 2012 14:08:24 GMT Community Arts Survey http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new25042012.html ACNI to develop a Five Year Community Arts Strategy 27 Apr 2012 13:24:23 GMT Louis Le Brocquy http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new26042012.html Renowned painter dies aged 95 26 Apr 2012 16:46:48 GMT The MAC opens in style http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20042012.html Belfast's newest arts venue opens its doors 20 Apr 2012 10:10:05 GMT Recruitment in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news17042012.html Belfast Mela Internship 17 Apr 2012 10:32:23 GMT RFO Survey http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/strategyandpolicies.htm Regularly Funded Organisations summary report and data available 16 Apr 2012 11:25:14 GMT Youth Arts News updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/highlights/youtharts/index.html 13 Apr 2012 12:41:23 GMT Trusts and Foundations http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news11042012a.html A&B NI survey and symposium 11 Apr 2012 16:11:04 GMT A Titanic Investment in Creative Industries http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05042012b.html Awakin Digital Publishing launch new app 05 Apr 2012 14:12:16 GMT Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news05042012a.html New work by Dr Philip Hammond 05 Apr 2012 13:40:53 GMT 14 local artists ACE it! http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02042012a.html 02 Apr 2012 12:27:58 GMT IT Student Placement http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news02042012.html Placement available at Arts Council 02 Apr 2012 10:35:12 GMT Recruitment Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news30032012.html NI Opera seeking company manager 30 Mar 2012 16:24:43 GMT Project Funding http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/project_funding.htm Application forms available 27 Mar 2012 17:33:17 GMT Take it away http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new23032012a.html New musical instrument purchasing scheme 23 Mar 2012 15:19:36 GMT See your mascot come to life in 2013 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new23032012.html Culture Company 2013 and Culture Northern Ireland launch mascot design competition. 23 Mar 2012 12:54:42 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new21032012.html Place & Grand Opera House 21 Mar 2012 17:05:50 GMT Arts Council Chair and Arts Minister preview the MAC http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new26032012a.html 21 Mar 2012 13:04:37 GMT Arts Council announces annual funding allocation http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20032012c.html £13.3 million awarded to 93 arts organisations 20 Mar 2012 11:01:12 GMT Sole Purpose Production illuminates social issues http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20032012b.html Every Move You Make debuts at The Playhouse 20 Mar 2012 10:45:13 GMT Job Opportunities at the Arts Council, March 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20032012.html Applications invited for the post of Temporary Procurement and Premises Officer 20 Mar 2012 10:09:46 GMT Arts and Business Events http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new05032012.html Creativity Month 05 Mar 2012 14:0:39 GMT Hat Trick of Awards for NI Drama http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new28022012.html Academy Awards and Irish Times Theatre Awards 28 Feb 2012 17:44:14 GMT Three Northern Ireland artists chosen for Washington DC Residency http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new27022012.html 27 Feb 2012 17:39:29 GMT Prestigious Award Wins for Traditional Music http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new22022012.html Recognition for local talent 22 Feb 2012 13:34:06 GMT Youth Arts Equality Impact Assessment http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Draft Youth Arts Strategy, EQIA Consultation, Screening Document and Young Person Friendly version available 22 Feb 2012 13:01:10 GMT National Lottery Awards http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new21022012b.html Nominate a project 21 Feb 2012 16:31:04 GMT Bealtaine Festival Residential Weekend http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new21022012a.html Professional development opportunity 21 Feb 2012 16:05:17 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts, February 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new21022012.html On behalf of Arts Council of Wales 21 Feb 2012 11:52:39 GMT Never too late to take art http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20022012c.html Arts and Older People Programme Funding Opportunities 20 Feb 2012 18:0:48 GMT Creative & Cultural Skills Recruitment http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/news20022012.html Job Opportunities with Creative and Cultural Skills 20 Feb 2012 16:17:32 GMT Carew II Art Exhibition http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new20022012a.html Arts and Older People programme 20 Feb 2012 12:17:47 GMT Children's Writers take centre stage in Brussels http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new17022012a.html 17 Feb 2012 12:59:39 GMT Youth Arts - Equality Impact Assessment http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Youth Arts Strategy - screening document available 17 Feb 2012 10:43:59 GMT Job Opportunities at the Arts Council, February 2012 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new16022012b.html Temporary P/T Media and Communications Officer 16 Feb 2012 16:42:48 GMT Arts & Older People Programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new16022012.html Call for applications Information Sessions available 16 Feb 2012 16:04:37 GMT Traditional Arts page updated http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/artforms/trad.htm 15 Feb 2012 09:50:26 GMT Arts and Older People http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/older.htm Application forms available 13 Feb 2012 09:39:10 GMT Job Opportunities in the Arts http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2011/new20122011.html Jobs at the MAC 09 Feb 2012 12:10:39 GMT Award winning artists launch the 2012 Brussels Platform http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new06022012.html 06 Feb 2012 13:50:11 GMT Deadline to Beyond Borders programme extended http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new01022012b.html Extended until 10th February 2012 01 Feb 2012 17:03:43 GMT Youth Arts - Strategy and Screening documents added http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/compliance.htm Draft Youth Arts Strategy 2012-2016 download available 01 Feb 2012 16:48:41 GMT SIAP Awards http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/award.htm Support for the Individual Artist Programme application forms 30 Jan 2012 15:23:12 GMT Belfast Children’s Festival is back http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new26012012b.html 9-16 March 2012 26 Jan 2012 17:0:40 GMT Art Exhibition at Oriel Gallery http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new26012012.html Recent Acquisitions from the Arts Council 26 Jan 2012 13:41:54 GMT Cultúrlann McAdam ó Fiaich’s New Year programme http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new26012012a.html Jam-packed programme for Irish Language Hub 26 Jan 2012 13:18:09 GMT Belfast sugar artist exhibits at Number 10 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new18012012.html Brendan Jamison sculpts London’s most famous door 18 Jan 2012 17:17:56 GMT NI Businesses join the Creative Revolution http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2012/new16012012.html Creative Industries Innovation Fund 16 Jan 2012 17:29:57 GMT Creative Industries Innovation Fund http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html Application forms available 16 Jan 2012 13:21:41 GMT