ACNI sets targets for engaging disabled people in the arts

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18 Feb 2015

A Disability Action Plan for the arts in Northern Ireland hopes to raise the numbers of disabled people attending, participating and working in the arts. 

Northern Ireland prioritises access

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06 Nov 2014

The Arts Council’s new five-year strategy makes a commitment to promoting equality and tackling poverty and social exclusion, while strengthening the sector to withstand funding cuts.

Audience and participant trends diverge in Northern Ireland

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03 Oct 2014

Arts participation continues to grow in Northern Ireland, though attendance has fallen and engagement is declining among disabled people and those living in deprived areas.

Trusting the artists

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08 Jul 2014

The Prison Arts Foundation employs artists-in-residence in prisons in Northern Ireland. Alison Smyth explains their approach and achievements.

Mainstreaming equality

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19 Nov 2013

How has Northern Ireland’s cultural sector responded to equality and community relations since the Good Friday Agreement? Nicole McNeilly finds out.

Arts and peace

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08 Jul 2013

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is committed to promoting equality, as demonstrated in its first Intercultural Arts Strategy.

Attendance up, but support for funding down in Northern Ireland

Belfast Castle, Northern Ireland
12 Nov 2012

Survey finds youth are most engaged with arts scene.

Deep cuts on the horizon for Northern Ireland’s arts budget

13 Dec 2010

Arts sector prepares to fight against proposals to slash Northern Ireland’s arts spending by 14%

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