Northern Ireland news

Policy 'to reflect museums' needs'

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:15:17 +0100

Museums in Northern Ireland have been encouraged to contribute to a consultation regarding heritage policy.

Pensioners encouraged to join arts

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:13:56 +0100

A programme has been launched to encourage older people in Northern Ireland to take part in the arts.

Arts festival 'to boost economy'

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:35:57 +0100

The largest community arts festival in Ireland is expected to provide a major boost to the economy.

UK City of Culture revealed

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:52:30 +0100

Derry/Londonderry has been awarded the inaugural title.

Grant for pensioner arts scheme

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:04:21 +0100

Older people in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to experiment with the arts.

NI graduate wins craft award

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:16:38 +0100

Emer Kelly won a business award for craft at the University of Ulster.

Ireland elects poetry professor

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:01:27 +0100

Harry Clifton will guide literature students through their education.

Ulster Museum wins Art Fund Prize

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:25:57 +0100

The institution beat off contenders to win a £100,000 prize.

NI theatre reaches 'Topping Out'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:50:16 +0100

The Lyric Theatre has received its final beam on the new roof.

Belfast unveils new sculpture

Wed, 26 May 2010 16:04:29 +0100

A new piece of public art will recognise the city's mill workers.

New arts space gets funding

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:52:18 +0100

The refurbishment of the arts centre in Northern Ireland has received an Arts Council grant.

New members join Ulster Orchestra

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:25:55 +0100

The Ulster Orchestra has recruited two new members for its 2010/11 season.

Venues to be part of culture event

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:33:51 +0100

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has asked for venues to take part in Open Weekend.

Community gets new art structure

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:56:21 +0100

An estate in Northern Ireland has received a new work of visual art.

Belfast arts centre re-opens

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:41:42 +0100

The Crescent Arts Centre re-opened on Monday (April 19th) to provide state-of-the-art facilities to the local community.

Palin funds drama scholarships

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:34:30 +0100

Michael Palin will fund five scholarships for Northern Ireland students.

Craft NI calls for contributors

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:42:44 +0100

The craft organisation has opened applications for August Craft Month.

Belfast welcomes revived art centre

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:11:11 +0100

Belfast residents and artists will celebrate the reopening of its arts centre with a special festival.

Council offers pieces to galleries

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:28:35 +0100

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is to lend over 1,000 works of art to galleries in the UK.

Armagh art centre turns 10

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:42:29 +0000

The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre has celebrated its tenth anniversary and £4.3 million of funding.

Irish arts minister resigns

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:08:51 +0000

Martin Cullen has resigned from politics this week, leaving the post vacant.