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Minister for Communities and Minister for Health join Arts Council funded Arts Care NI for Fleadh for All
We were delighted to have the Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons, Minister for Health Mike Nesbitt and the CEO of the Belfast Trust, Jennifer Welsh join Arts Care NI for the Fleadh for all traditional concert and tea dance.
Arts Care NI are core funded by the Arts Council of NI and by the National Lottery and this helps them employ around 40 artists across all the Health and Social Care Trusts in NI to reach approximately 23,000 participants each year.
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Arts Council funds project supporting perinatal health
The arts organisation Commedia of Errors received funding from the Arts Council’s Mental Health and Arts Partnership Programme (Arts in Mind) co-funded by The National Lottery and The Baring Foundation.
‘Holding Space’ is a creative wellbeing programme that supports new mums to express themselves, navigate difficult emotions and challenges in their first year with a new baby and connect with others through the arts.
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Your guide to Arts across Northern Ireland from theatre to concerts, exhibitions and more.
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ACNI Collection at Down Arts Centre as part of August Craft Month
Until 18 September, Objects and Innovations will be on exhibit at Down Arts Centre to celebrate Craft Month.
The exhibition platforms both new and established craft and sculpture artists across 33 pieces of work, from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection.
Get the full details below.
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Arts Council Opens Learning and Development Opportunity in India
The Vedaaranya Artists’ Learning and Development Opportunity at Ramgarh Shekhawati Rajasthan, in association with the British Council and the Shruti Foundation is now open for applications.
This is a one-month long learning and development opportunity to travel to India and build creative experience and artistic exploration. Open to all disciplines but particularly suited to crafts people and textile designers.
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Volunteer Now safeguarding workshops
Volunteer Now have a new run of free safeguarding training and workshops for organisations in receipt of Arts Council NI Funding.
Keeping Children & Adults Safe: Recognising, Responding & Reporting:
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10am - 2pm, online Refresher session: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 10am - 12.30pm, online
To register please contact Roisin Timlin at Roisin...@volunteernow.co.uk
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Information session
If you are interested in Open Learning and would like to find out whether this opportunity might be suitable for you, you are invited to an information session with colleagues from
Wednesday 26 August 2026
10.00 am-12.00 pm
20 College Green (room 0G/008)
The session will provide an opportunity to learn more about Open Learning, explore the courses available and ask questions.
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/sanctuary-open-learning
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Aisling Awards now open for nominations
The Aisling Awards have been shining a light on the best of Belfast- from community champions, innovators and businesses.
Nominations are now open for the 30th edition of the prestigious awards.
Aisling Awards 2026
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Arts and Business 'Leads on Arts Boards' programme opens
Want to find out what it takes to join an arts organisation board?
Arts and Business Northern Ireland are offering a professional development programme to support and grow the young arts voices and leaders of tomorrow.
For more information - Join an Arts Board - Arts & Business Northern Ireland |
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Northern European Mobility Opportunity Fund Opened
We are proud to be one of the funding agencies alongside Arts Councils in England, Wales and Scotland and the Nordic Culture Fund to support the NEMO Programme.
The Programme encourages international collaboration, encourages emerging artists and practitioners and develops new artistic networks.
To find out if you are eligible and to apply, click here - NEMO – Northern European Mobility Opportunity | Funding | Nordic Culture Fund
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Nordic Currents open for application
Projects are invited to propose work as part of a new cultural initiative running 2027-2028.
Organisations from european countries neighbouring the nordic region working with minimum of two partners are welcome to apply.
Find out more here - Nordic Currents | Nordic cooperation
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PPL Momentum Accelerator grantee open for applications
The PPL Momentum Music Fund, run by PRS Foundation in partnership with PPL, Creative Wales and Arts Council of Northern Ireland is offering grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists and bands to springboard their careers to the next stage.
Previous recipients are some of the best in the UK music industry including Little Simz, Sam Fender, Kae Tempest, Hannah Peel, K-Trap and more. Electronic artist Mount Palomar from Northern Ireland is set to benefit from the upcoming fund.
Learn more - PPL Momentum Music Fund - PRS for Music Foundation
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Festival CONNECT focus groups
Are you part of a festival team in Northern Ireland or the border counties of the Republic of Ireland and want to have your voice heard on the future of training, skills and development?
The Festivals CONNECT programme, led by the British Council and implemented in partnership with Politics in Action (Northern Ireland) and Create (Ireland) and with the support of Arts Council Ireland and Arts Council Northern Ireland, are running online and in person focus groups to hear from you.
Learn more - Festivals Connect: Co-Design Focus Groups for festival makers - Create
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Millennium Forum seeking new Board Trustees
Derry Theatre Trust welcomes applications for new Trustees on their Board.
The role will entail strategic leadership, oversight and governance, contributing to the Millennium Forum's public engagement through arts, culture and community.
For more information and details on how to apply below
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH WEST'S PREMIER… | Millennium Forum
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