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This International Women’s Week the Arts Council of NI is shining a light on some of the many talented women working in the arts

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Arts Council of NI invites Minister to the Grand Opera House Belfast, to see the impact of a major arts venue to the City and to NI

5th March, 2026

3 men and 2 women standing in a line in front of a building at night time. street lights and car lights are in the background.

Funding

12 arts organisations secure investment from Arts & Business NI Blueprint programme

3rd March, 2026

four women standing in front of a large drum holding arts props and smiling at the camera

Artists, What's On

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde visits schools and libraries across NI before delivering her final lecture tomorrow night in Belfast

26th February, 2026

a group of adults and children sitting on the steps of a building, looking at the camera and smiling

Organisations, What's On

World-class theatre company from NI reaches young disabled audiences in Sweden

25th February, 2026

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General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Kabosh receives Cultural Bridge funding to support UK-Germany social arts partnerships

25th February, 2026

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Digital arts investment for Derry, Belfast and Causeway Coast & Glens

24th February, 2026

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

24th February, 2026

Organisations, Partnerships

Pupils from Belfast Boys’ Model school make their broadcast debut

23rd February, 2026

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